Tristan West Talks His Meteoric Porn Rise, Politics, and His Perfect Eyebrows

Meet Tristan West, the 2022 Newcomer who has taken the adult scene by storm in his short time as a creator. Versatile in the sheets and his filming content, Tristan West uses his social media to promote his hot and sexy scenes and take a solid political stance. He looks forward to the upcoming year, and with a booked and busy April, you will surely see him on your screens! Scroll on to read our interview with the hot vers twink with the epic eyebrows.

1. What have you learned in your 8 months in adult content?

Wow, a lot! I was surprised to learn how many straight/gay-for-pay performers there are, much more than I initially thought. I was also surprised by how much production goes into a scene; going in, I thought it was just getting on set and having sex, but there is so much more that goes into the backbone of any shoot. Another thing: you really have to be your fiercest advocate, not only on set but in all aspects of this industry. It isn't a bad thing, but there's no handbook on how to become a pornstar. Much of it is trial and error and realizing that not everyone has the same porn star journey.

2. Do you have a filming preference? Studio or OnlyFans?

Definitely studio work. I love the aesthetic turnout of studio scenes and how it follows a storyline. It's more creative, and I can have more fun regarding the B-Roll and acting aspects you don't get when filming scenes for streaming services. Studio work also has an added benefit: I don't have to worry about lining up schedules with models, cancellations, etc. However, the nice thing about filming scenes for streaming services is the control. I say who I work with, when I work with them, and we jump right into the sex part, and sometimes it can be done in 20-25 minutes. I've had collabs take as short as 10 minutes, but I've also had collabs that have taken over an hour to complete.

3. You are politically vocal on your socials. Moreso than most content stars. How do you feel about using your platform for sex and your political voice/views?

I am very politically vocal on social media. It's evident which way I swing on the political spectrum. Content stars must use their voice and platform to advocate for political change. Especially for those with such a large following need to be vocal on their social media and encourage people to get out and vote, volunteer, and make a difference. As LGBTQ+ rights continue to be put in jeopardy through a majority of Republican and Conservative-led legislation (e.g., the most recent bigoted legislation that was passed in Tennessee, placing the rights of drag performers in jeopardy), it's vital that we as members of the community, not just content stars, continue to speak up about the injustices that continue to trample through our nation.

4. How has your career picked up since being a 2022 newcomer?

My career has definitely picked up overall, more so than I thought, which is something I credit to my studio work. I think it's easier to start out in the industry doing studio work because it really helps get your name out there and helps you start to build traction. I've had the opportunity to work with various studios, present awards at the GayVNs, and be interviewed in a few podcasts like Sex and Bacon with Sarah Hughes and The Sauce with Kenzie Taylor. I was lucky enough to have been fan-nominated for favorite twink at the GayVNs, which I was very proud of, after having only 5 months in the industry under my belt.

However, I will say that I think my expectations definitely exceeded reality in some ways. At first, I thought I was a little too ambitious and was trying to film like every other day with all these different studios, and I think it came across as a little desperate for work. Now, after being in the industry for what's coming up on the 1-year mark, that's something that I would tell any newcomer: don't worry, the work will come. Just be patient, don't take jobs you don't want, and don't try to book as many things as possible because it's not always worth it. That being said, I think it takes a bit of traction to get going, and then everything falls into place, and the work, the followers, the fans, and the money all start to come more naturally. I'm excited to see what the rest of 2023 has in store for me and how my career and myself alone will grow throughout the year.

5. What was your first professional shoot?

I would have to credit the first professional shoot to Mark Henderson, who I cannot say enough good things about. He is an incredibly talented photographer, a fantastic person, and so kind. My first professional shoot with Mark Henderson was interesting because Mark is known for photographing male - primarily gay - pornstars. And so I entered the industry in reverse because a large portion of Mark's photoshoot is done entirely nude. This was critical to my success when I started doing hardcore porn. I didn't have as many nerves as I initially thought because I had already posed nude before; now, I just had to have sex on camera. The other exciting part is that when I set up my photoshoot with Mark, I had no intention of doing full-on porn, and even after 4 or 5 months had passed from the time I scheduled the shoot to the actual time of the shoot, I still didn't intend on doing porn. And then life happened, and I'm so happy that I had that experience and that photoshoot under my belt because I really think it broke the ice for my first shooting scene. My first actual porn scene was with CockyBoys, and I filmed as a top with Josh Collins. I had a great experience filming with them.

6. Are you a "true vers," or do you excel better as a top or bottom?

I would say I am a true verse, but it definitely depends on my scene partner. There have been guys I've worked with that I've wanted to dominate, choke, and rail me. Then, on the other hand, there have been other guys I have worked with that I can get into a more dominant, top role. I don't know if I excel more as one or the other, but I think people and studios have enjoyed seeing me as a bottom. However, I think most of the scene partners I have filmed with have been more of a type I would want to bottom for anyway.

7. Does chemistry come easy for you and your scene partners?

It depends. I have different types of guys I'm attracted to depending on whether I'm going to bottom or top. However, for the most part, I've been fortunate to have excellent chemistry with most of my scene partners. As a model, we all have our types and what we like. I always thank the studios I work with when they consider what turns us on, or if a studio asks me who in specific from their list I would like to work with, I always mention how much I appreciate that—it really does make a difference. It helps make our job as models easier to get and stay hard and have an enjoyable time on set. It also makes the job for the director easier because the chemistry translates well on camera, making the scene really hot.

8. Have you found your brand? If so, what is it? What scenes/films would you pin to your profile?

I don't know if I've found my brand yet, to be quite honest. I am incredibly versatile as a performer and have been all over the map. I've played sub-roles for sites like KinkMen, but then I've also played a dominant role for one of my Next Door Studios scenes. So I don't think I necessarily have one specific role as a "power bottom" or a "power top." I think a lot depends on the chemistry with the other performer, their energy, my energy at the time, etc.

Scenes I would pin to my profile, I would definitely say my KinkMen scenes. They have yet to be released, but I am very proud of them because they allowed me to test my boundaries sexually. For example, getting to try electro-stim for the first time and hot wax play. I was able to have a lot of fun on set, there was a lot of intense energy that flowed really well, and I was impressed with some of the positions I was in, like being suspended 6 feet in the air. So definitely my KinkMen scenes, and then I also really like how my Next Door scenes came out. The aesthetics came out really well, and everyone that worked on those scenes, from models to writers, came together incredibly, and when I have so much pride when I watch them.

9. Favorite feature on men?

That's a hard one! I would say eyes or a strong jawline. But if I had to pick, eyes. I love a man with pretty eyes. My absolute type is an Italian-looking man with dark eyes, hair, and features. Think like Massimo from the movie 365 Days, LOL!

The only thing better than getting to collab with a guy who is totally your type is when he is also a good kisser . @HungArmo is so hot...and totally my type. Middle Eastern/Italian men with dark features, dark hair, dark eyeshad me so turned on and he's an incredible kisser. pic.twitter.com/QYnVPJDHWU

— Tristan WestPS 3/21-3/24 LV 3/28-4/17, 4/22-4/27 (@tristanwestxxx) March 16, 2023

10. What is your favorite feature or body part?

I always get complimented on my eyebrows, which is so funny because people always ask me, "Omg, what do you do to get your eyebrows so perfect?" I really don't do anything special; I just get them threaded by my eyebrow tech in NY. I've been going to her for years now, and she's terrific, and that's like always a ritual I have like a week before I have a scene coming up; I'll go and get my eyebrows done, and I always get so many compliments.

11. Are there any exciting collaborations or endorsements you have coming up?

Yes, actually, a lot. I have a content house booked with a few other performers for April in Las Vegas, so I'm very excited about that. I have a bunch of collaborations lined up for my time out there with some well-known performers and some guys that I'm very attracted to. I also hope to pick up a couple of studio scenes while I'm out there. I have my birthday later in the month so that will be a lot of fun and I hope to celebrate that with some old friends and some new industry friends. So I am very excited about April.

12. How can fans wow you outside of the bedroom?

I'm most impressed with someone's personality outside of the bedroom. Character is important to me. Since I now arguably have access to having my sexual pleasures satisfied by some of the most attractive men on the planet, I now focus on personality more so than in the past, where my focus has been on physical attractiveness or physical attributes. Being a good person with good morals and just a genuine human being is vital to me. Especially regarding performers I've worked with, I've had some great experiences building friendships. I notice when people have good energy or aura, and I gravitate toward that. I also am a total sucker for a guy who is goofy/silly and can make me laugh.

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