Mai Lin

Mai Lin's adult film career spanned from the mid-1970s to the early 1990s, during which she appeared in over 200 films, videos, and scenes. She worked for studios such as VCX, Caballero Home Video, and Essex Video, and her notable films include Prisoner of Paradise (1980), Sex Wars (1985), and Deep Throat V (1991). Known for her no-limits approach, she performed in anal, double penetration, group, and interracial scenes, often with co-stars like John Holmes and Nina Hartley. Her magazine work included 10 pictorials and 2 cover photos. She retired in the early 1990s, and her legacy includes breaking stereotypes for Asian-American performers in the industry. She was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame in 1997 and the XRCO Hall of Fame in 1993, and she won the 1987 XRCO Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Graefenburg Spot.

Mai Lin's physical appearance was often described as striking and petite, with measurements of 33A natural bust, a narrow waist, and firm, compact features. Her long black hair and full lips were signature, and her small, perky breasts and tight figure were frequently highlighted in her scenes. No surgeries were confirmed, though fan speculation mentioned minor enhancements. She was married to Dean, and her career avoided major public scandals. Colleagues remembered her as "one of the nastiest starlets of her time," and she is celebrated as a pioneer for Asian representation in adult entertainment.