Few adult entertainers have captured the world’s imagination like Jia Lissa has in the exciting and always-changing world of adult entertainment. This stunning redhead with piercing green eyes was born Julia Chirkova on September 1, 1996, in the industrial city of Izhevsk, Russia. She has worked her way up from humble beginnings to become one of the most famous stars in the business. Lissa’s journey from being a webcam novice to an award-winning actress and director at the age of 29 shows strength, sexiness, and unapologetic art. Her fiery hair and athletic 5-foot-5 frame (165 cm, 53 kg) have made her a muse for both photographers and directors. She combines sexual appeal with a strong sense of independence that goes far beyond the screen.
Early Life: From Izhevsk to the Busy Streets of Moscow
Lissa grew up in Izhevsk, which is in Russia’s Udmurt Republic. She moved to Moscow in 2013 when she was 17 years old. She moved to the busy capital in search of opportunity, and to make ends meet, she worked odd jobs like waitressing at local restaurants. Lissa has kept her family and education private since she became famous, so not much is known about them. But she has talked about her grounded upbringing, which suggests that she grew up in a Christian family and had a Virgo’s practical mindset that would later affect her career choices.
After she turned 18, she started to explore the adult world out of curiosity. She went to webcam sites like MyFreeCams and LiveJasmin. She worked as an amateur for about three years, getting better at performing alone and building a small but devoted fan base. She later said in interviews that these early experiences were very important in helping her find her love of performing. Lissa told MTV Russia in 2019 that “it was empowering.” “I learned that I could control the story of my sexuality.”
Getting into the business: a meteoric start
Lissa’s career change happened in 2017, when she was 21, and it was a solo masturbation scene for the well-known Met-Art studio. This was a soft entry that fit with her initial focus on lesbian and solo content. It didn’t take long for industry scouts to notice her otherworldly beauty and natural charm. In August 2018, she signed an exclusive deal with Vixen Media Group, which was started by French businessman Greg Lansky. This made her the first European performer to do so. This deal got her into high-production scenes with male co-stars, which added to her range beyond the all-female dynamics she started with.
Her first boy-girl scene for Vixen in June 2018 was a revelation. It showed a mix of vulnerability and intensity that made her stand out. In December 2018, just a few months later, she worked with Blacked Studios, which was her first interracial project. This added even more variety to her portfolio. Her work often included collaborations with well-known people like Anna Polina, Lucy Heart, Ella Hughes, and Liya Silver. These were usually glossy, story-driven films from studios like Tushy, Brazzers, and Naughty America. Lissa pushed her limits with her first anal scene for Vixen in 2021. It was a big deal that got a lot of attention from critics.
Lissa has more than 200 scenes in her filmography as of 2025. These scenes cover a wide range of genres, from gonzo to glamcore. Some of her most famous works are Blacked Raw V15 (2019), Slayed (an ongoing series), and Parasited (2023), in which she also directed. In an interview with AVN in 2023, she said that her directorial eye gave her “a whole new perspective—it’s harder than it looks, but incredibly rewarding.”
Awards: A Trophy Case Full of Firsts
People have noticed Lissa’s talent; her shelf is full of awards from the most important events in the industry. In 2018, she made a big splash in the awards scene with an XBIZ Europa nomination for Best Lesbian Sex Scene. The next year, she won her first award: Best Glamcore Sex Scene at XBIZ Europa for a hot scene with Liya Silver and Alberto Blanco.
It was a big year in 2020. She won the XBIZ Europa Female Performer of the Year award, her first of five in that category, and the AVN Best Foreign-Shot Group Sex Scene award for Double Dare with Ella Hughes and Jason Luv. She was also nominated for AVN’s first Foreign Emerging Artist of the Year award. In 2022, she won the AVN Best International Anal Sex Scene award for her first Vixen scene in that genre, which made her even more of a versatile force.
There have been a lot of nominations, including 15 for AVN, such as Best Actress—Featurette for Date (2023) and several for international lesbian scenes up to 2024. She has won awards for her work in virtual reality at the XRCO and Mature Video Awards. However, she humbly tells fans that “nominations feel like gold stars for adults—everyone’s proud, win or lose.”
Outside of the Spotlight: Life and Business
Lissa’s personality off-screen is both interesting and mysterious. She keeps her romantic history to herself. In a 2019 Instagram post, rumors about a Russian ex-boyfriend from before her career came out, but as of 2025, she is single and working on herself. She loves to travel, animals (she has a cat and a dog), and adventure. She relaxes by hiking, listening to music, and trying new foods from around the world, from the streets of New York to the dunes of Dubai. Her body is covered in tattoos that tell the story of her life as it changes. She also uses Instagram and OnlyFans to express herself without holding back.
Lissa made a big change when she co-founded the Jiology Academy, an online space for learning and growing in sensuality. Her X (formerly Twitter) feed, @Jia_Lissa, is full of playful teases. For example, a recent post that said, “Guess who’s thinking about you right now,” got thousands of likes and showed that she has a strong connection with her fans. Recent talk about her, from fan art to discussions of her Vixen legacy, shows how much she matters.
A Break and a New Chapter: Music and the Past
In 2024, Lissa said she was taking a break from performing to focus on her love of music. She teased ukulele and guitar sessions on social media. As of the middle of 2025, she has been seen at events like Berlin’s Venus Fair, which suggests that she has a mixed career as a performer, director, and artist. Her net worth is between $100,000 and $215,000. This is because she has made smart business decisions, such as making content and partnering with brands.
Jia Lissa is more than just an actress; she’s a cultural icon who fights against stereotypes in the adult entertainment industry with style and strength. Her story shows us that sensuality, when owned fiercely, can light up the world, from the quiet streets of Izhevsk to the red carpets of the world. One thing is for sure: Lissa’s fire isn’t going out as she strums into this next act.
