Sabien DeMonia's Five XMA Europe Nods Signal a Career-Defining Year

Sarah Davis · 2026-08-08

When an adult performer gets recognized in five different categories at a major awards show, that's not luck—it's a statement. Sabien DeMonia is heading into the 2026 XMA Europe Awards with exactly that kind of momentum, picking up nominations that span performer, creator, movie, group scene, and virtual reality categories. For someone who's been building her brand across multiple platforms, this kind of recognition doesn't just validate the work; it sets the tone for what's next. ### A Return to the Top: MILF Performer of the Year DeMonia is back in the 'MILF Performer of the Year' race, a category she won in 2025. Winning it once is impressive. Getting nominated again the following year? That shows consistency, which is often harder to maintain than a single peak. She's also up for 'Inked Creator of the Year,' a brand-new category that specifically celebrates tattooed creators—a nod to how the industry is finally recognizing niche aesthetics and personal branding. ### The Big One: 'Polish Fuck Machine' and the Director's Chair Her Evil Angel showcase, *Sabien DeMonia: Polish Fuck Machine*, is nominated for 'Best All-Sex Movie.' But this isn't just another scene compilation. DeMonia stepped behind the camera for this one, making it her first-ever performer and director showcase. That's a huge leap, and she's not shy about what it means. > "Five nominations is incredible, and I'm very grateful," said DeMonia. "Polish Fuck Machine is my first-ever performer and director showcase, and it is a much bigger body of work than anything I have done before. It is possibly the most important achievement of my career, so I'm excited to see if it can win." It's a bold move to direct your own showcase, especially in a genre like gonzo where the energy has to feel raw and unscripted. DeMonia sees this as her path forward. "As a director, gonzo showcases built around European stars are exactly the direction I want to take," she added, making it clear that this isn't a one-off experiment but a strategic pivot. ### Sharing the Spotlight: Group and VR Recognition Beyond the solo work, DeMonia is also getting credit for collaboration. She shares a 'Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Female-Led)' nomination with Little Maly, Jesus Reyes, and Leo Santos. Female-led group scenes are a growing trend, and this nod puts her at the center of that movement. She's also part of a virtual reality nomination for *Boss Treatment From 3 Hot Asians*, a project from SexLikeReal/ThroattleVR. The VR category is still relatively new, but it's becoming a major battleground for innovation. Joining her in that nomination are Kumi, Juicy Roxie, Jesse Squid, Dante Colle, and Mike Hell. ### When and Where to Vote The 2026 XMA Europe Awards will take place on Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam. It caps off a busy week of industry events, including XBIZ Amsterdam and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam. If you're an industry member, you can cast your votes starting Wednesday, August 5, at XBIZ.net. Voting is open to professionals, so if you're in the business, your voice matters here. ### What This Means for Her Career Getting five nominations in a single year is a clear signal that DeMonia has moved from being just a performer to a multi-hyphenate creator. She's directing, she's building a personal brand around her aesthetic, and she's showing up in both traditional and emerging formats like VR. Whether she takes home a trophy or not, the nominations themselves are already a career milestone. For fans and industry watchers alike, this is the year to pay attention to what she does next.