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Gia Darling is an American-Guatemalan transgender performer, director, producer, and entrepreneur in the adult entertainment industry. Born on July 30, 1977, in Guatemala, she was adopted at age two by a single mother and raised in Valencia, California. Beginning at fifteen, she lived as a female, using hormones and undergoing extensive surgeries including breast implants and facial feminization procedures costing over one hundred fifty thousand dollars.

Entering the industry around 1998, Darling appeared in numerous films and won the AVN Transsexual Performer of the Year award in 2006. She directed movies, founded Gia Darling Entertainment, and starred in television appearances. Previously married to Colby Jansen from 2007 until their 2017 divorce, she resides in Malibu, California.

Her career showcases remarkable resilience, business acumen, and influence as a media personality advocating for visibility in adult films while pursuing her dream of television hosting roles. She remains active in production and personal branding efforts.