Mai Lin

Mai Lin, born on June 22, 1953, in Oakland, California, is an American of Chinese ethnicity, with both parents of Chinese descent—her mother immigrated from China, while her father was born in California to Chinese parents. She has a brother, but details about her formal education or early jobs are limited in records. Lin entered the adult content industry in the mid-1970s, starting with short hardcore loops after her husband, Dean, connected her with industry contacts he knew, which quickly transitioned her into feature films. This entry point was facilitated by her involvement in the Bay Area's underground scene, including membership in the swingers club Circle S. Throughout her career, she used various stage names, including Mai Lin, May Lin, Miko Moto, Mai-Lin, and Hot Pink Silk.

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, establishing her as a prolific performer in the Golden Age of Porn and beyond. She worked with studios such as VCX, Caballero Home Video, Essex Video / Electric Hollywood, Gourmet Video Collection, and Arrow Productions. Her most well-known movies include Prisoner of Paradise (1980) as Sue Lee in explicit interracial and group sex scenes; Sex Wars (1985) featuring intense anal and oral encounters; Interlude of Lust (1981) with passionate threesomes and double penetration; Irresistible (1982) showcasing creampies and facials; Oriental Hawaii (1982) involving vaginal and cum-swallowing acts; and Deep Throat V (1991) as a coed in hardcore sequences. She was particularly known for her no-limits approach to sexual acts, including anal sex, double penetrations, group orgies, deepthroat blowjobs, lesbian strap-on scenes, and interracial encounters, often praised for her filthy, enthusiastic energy that pushed boundaries in both solo and multi-partner scenarios.

Lin's magazine work included 10 pictorials and 2 magazine cover photos, with appearances in adult publications that highlighted her exotic allure, though specific titles like Hustler or similar aren't detailed in records. Her frequent co-stars included John Holmes, Billy Dee, Nina Hartley, and Mike Horner, sharing explicit scenes with them in films like China Bitch (1989) for anal and group acts, Sexual Odyssey (1987) involving lesbian and vaginal penetration, and Prisoner of Paradise (1980) for intense oral and interracial sequences. No mainstream roles or appearances are documented, and her career era predates modern social media.

Lin's physical appearance was vividly described as striking and petite, standing at 63 inches tall with a weight of around 110 pounds, long black hair that framed her face seductively, almond-shaped eyes conveying raw intensity, full lips ideal for oral close-ups, and smooth, fair skin that accentuated her Asian features. Her measurements were 33A natural bust—small, perky breasts that featured in nipple-play and tit-fucking scenes—with a slim, toned figure that highlighted her narrow waist and subtle curves. No confirmed surgeries are reported, though some speculation in fan discussions suggested minor enhancements to maintain her youthful petite frame, but her natural body remained a signature. Fans and media frequently cited her sex appeal for her tiny, responsive breasts; exotic face with captivating eyes and plump lips perfect for blowjobs; tight, pink pussy often showcased in penetration and creampie shots; slender legs that wrapped enticingly during sex; and firm, compact ass that starred in anal and doggy-style positions, combining her delicate build with an uninhibited, fiery eroticism.

Lin's career avoided major public controversies, with no documented scandals beyond the general stigma of the adult industry. Her on-screen sexuality was highly versatile, encompassing heterosexual, lesbian, anal, and group acts, reflecting a liberated persona influenced by her swinger lifestyle. She was married to Dean, who played a role in her entry into porn, with limited information on other relationships or her income, which likely stemmed from her extensive film work and club activities. Media sites like IMDb describe her as a "striking brunette beauty" who "went on to work profusely" with a "petite figure" and "long black hair" that made her a standout. Fan quotes from online forums include sentiments like, "Mai Lin was the nastiest—her double penetrations and group scenes were pure filth, setting the bar for raunchy performers".

Lin retired from adult content in the early 1990s, stepping away amid the industry's shift to VHS and changing dynamics, after a prolific run that solidified her as a pioneer for Asian-American representation. Her legacy endures as one of the first prominent Asian performers in American porn, breaking stereotypes with confident, boundary-pushing roles, earning her induction into the AVN Hall of Fame in 2005 and XRCO Hall of Fame in 2007. Colleagues offered positive reflections, with an AVN citation noting her as "one of the nastiest starlets of her time" who "helped set the stage for the raunchy young starlets of today," though some anonymous industry accounts mentioned her "intense off-set personality that matched her on-screen fire, sometimes making collaborations challenging but always memorable".

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