Mia Zottoli: Actress/Model Mia (aka Ava Lake) has been featured in several softcore productions, including Fast Lane to Vegas, Diary of Lust, Sex Court: The Movie, and the Playboy TV series 7 Lives Xposed. Mia's IMDb credits

How did you get started in the softcore erotic film biz? Tell us a bit about yourself...

I got started in this genre in 1999 by doing a Playboy TV series. You know, I don't even remember the name! But after that it really took off. I realized I loved acting and worked whenever I could! I'm from the East Coast but I don't have an accent. No one can ever tell because I always fool them with some European accent.

I graduated from college with a degree in Graphic Design and was in business a short while in Boston before coming to LA. Much better here! I have never been married but want to be someday and have kids. I want to give back all the love and blessings that I have been given. My favorite meal is steak and potatoes. I love presents, like clothes and shoes and Louis Vuitton bags! I am an Aries, my birthday is April 6.

Can you talk about any recent movie projects that you have been or will be working on?

The Mummy's Kiss. I played an ancient Egyptian princess who comes back in this century to reclaim her heart - literally. They take them out when they embalm you. Rolling Kansas, directed by Thomas Haden Church. Very funny, regular indie film.

I am branching out into the larger more ubiquitous movie realm. A Day in the Dirt by James Cameron, a documentary style film on dirt bike racing. I was Miss Day in the Dirt.

How do you feel about the recent trend in softcore movies to be more explicit, showing more nudity with closer intimate contact?

I am actually moving toward more substantial roles in acting, since that is my love. For the industry, I think it is good since it will generate more interest and money. For the actors involved, if they are cool with it, why not?

Are regular softcore stars finding it more competitive now that adult stars are crossing over into the genre?

I don't find any competition, first of all because I am branching in other directions and secondly because I am very unique and if they want me, no one can match that.

Do you have any softcore scene or movie that was your most memorable to do?

My most memorable and fun scene was with Julie Strain on the set of Sex Court-The Movie. She is a doll to work with!

Are there any particular stars or directors you've enjoyed working with?

Julie Strain, Shae Marks, Pauly Shore, Thomas Haden Church, and James Cameron.

Thanks for your time Mia, we look forward to seeing you in future projects and wish you all the best.