Nina DePonca, born November 2, 1966, in Youngstown, Ohio, USA, of Puerto Rican descent, is a legendary African American pornographic actress. Standing 5'3" tall, weighing 105 lbs, with measurements 34C-22-34, black hair, and brown eyes, she captivated audiences with her slim, stunning brunette allure. DePonca began her career in 1986 at age 20 as a nude model for magazines like Players and as a stripper in Cleveland, Ohio. She quickly transitioned to hardcore films, starring in over 180 adult titles until her retirement in 2004.
Her filmography spans diverse genres, including anal, lesbian, group, and interracial scenes, with notable series like Hawaii Vice, Backdoor to Hollywood, and Afro Erotica. A standout performance in 'Dreams in the Forbidden Zone' (1988) earned her an AVN Award nomination for Best Sex Scene. In 2026, she was inducted into the AVN Hall of Fame (Video Branch), cementing her iconic status in 1980s and 1990s black adult cinema.