Maria Mia, born on September 25, 1980, in Berlin, Germany, began her career in the adult industry with erotic modeling at 18. She transitioned into webcam work and later starred in films for major German studios like Magma and Inflagranti. After quitting her retail job in 2005, she became a full-time freelancer, earning accolades such as the 2009 Erotixxx Award for 'Best Cross Over Star.'