Tia Bella was born Christina Smith on 25 December 1973 in Newark, New Jersey, USA. Her
exotic, olive-skinned look is the result of her mixture of Greek and Spanish heritage.
While Bella attended Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey, she became an exotic dancer to earn extra money. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in history, she took a vacation in Southern California, during which she approached Vivid Entertainment for employment (an unusual move, since the selective adult production company traditionally solicits established actresses). They reportedly offered her a contract on the spot depite her lack of prior porn movie experience. Tia signed with the company, joining the ranks of "Vivid Girls"; the bulk of her adult film work was for Vivid from her debut in 1997 until her retirement in 2001. Note that, like many porn stars, footage of her performances was reused in "compilation" films for years after her exit from the industry. Her men's magazine modeling credits include Hustler (December 1999) and the cover of Club Confidential (January 1999). Movies Find a Sex Partner (adultfriendfinder.com) Sources: Hustler.com, Wikipedia |