By Peter Berton

LOS ANGELES – The “barely 18, girl next door” niche is one of the most popular in porn. Finding girls who honestly meet the criteria is no easy task. Even those who meet the age requirement often have a worldly look that can’t be suppressed on camera.

That’s part of Sophia Winters’ charm. The 18-year-old, brunette college girl from Southern California is a perfect fit for the niche. She looks and acts like a real girl next door … who just happens to perform in porn.

YNOT.com: How did you get into the industry?

Sophia Winters: I responded to an online ad from Brian, who’s a photographer for La Zona Entertainment, right after I turned 18.

I did some test shoots and they decided to shoot me for PacinosAdventures.com. Bobby, the owner of the company, thought I did really well and liked my look, so we decided to open my own website.

How important is the girl-next-door look for you?

I think it’s really important. I do not have any tattoos on my body and only have piercings on my ears and belly button. There aren’t a lot of girls out there who don’t have tattoos anymore, so I’ve gotten a lot of positive feedback from having non-blemished skin. Plus, I’m really 18, so this girl-next-door look is real.

Your site features solo work. Do you intend to move into girl-girl and boy-girl?

I don’t want to say never, because I may change my mind in the future, but right now I just plan for it to be solo.

What are your goals in the industry?

I really would like to get well-known and be a recognizable name. I love my fans, and they have been such a huge support so far.

What have you learned so far from your career in adult?

I’ve learned that everyone is really nice. I honestly have been shocked at how supportive people have been — especially other models, who have gone above and beyond to help me out and show me love.

My [website’s] members have also been great, and I wouldn’t be here without them. They are the ones who make this fun for me and give me the drive to become better at what I do.

SophiaWinters.com is managed by PacinoCash, which pays a 50-percent recurring revenue share on six solo-girl websites.