Joanna Angel, born Joanna Mostov on December 25, 1980, in Brooklyn, New York, is a trailblazing figure in the adult industry. She founded BurningAngel.com in 2002, establishing herself as a key player in the alt-porn movement with her unique punk style. A Rutgers University graduate with a degree in English Literature, she transitioned from mainstream jobs to creating and starring in adult films, earning accolades like the 2006 AVN Award for Most Outrageous Sex Scene.