Ariella Ferrera, born Maria Restrepo on January 15, 1979, in Medellin, Colombia, moved to Chicago, Illinois, at the age of five. Before her adult film career, she worked as a registered dental hygienist. She entered the adult entertainment industry in 2009 at age 30 and quickly rose to fame, working with major studios like Brazzers, Digital Playground, and Girlfriends Films. Known for her versatility, she has been nominated for awards such as the AVN Award for Best All-Girl 3-Way Sex Scene in 2011.