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Bionca was one of the more formidable adult film stars of the late golden age. She was a tall, striking performer, appearing in over 350 films and countless magazine spreads for 20 years from 1984 through to the early 2000s. She was known for her often-outrageous on-screen performances and smoldering lesbian scenes, and was one of the first to make films in Europe as well as the U.S. with producer Lenny Burtman.
But Bionca wasn’t just an actor – she was the rare example of a female porn star who became a successful director too. She launched her own production company, Exquisite Pleasures, and made the award-winning Taking It To The Limit series in the mid 1990s.
And then there was her marriage to Bruce Seven.
Bruce was a notorious director of adult films that alternated between the vanilla line of videos he shot for Vivid Entertainment featuring Ginger Lynn, lesbian films such as Where the Girls Sweat, and S&M fetish and bondage films like House of Dark Dreams that he made for Evil Angel.
For a time, Bionca and Bruce were the industry’s power couple, shooting films, making money, and winning awards. But theirs was a tempestuous relationship, and stories of their on-set fights were legendary.
And then Bruce died, and suddenly Bionca was left with an uncertain future.
So who is Bionca, and what does she remember about those turbulent, rollercoaster years? And what is she doing today
This is her story.
This podcast is 102 minutes long.
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Bionca
Bionca with Candida Royalle
Bionca with Nina Hartley
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Bionca and Bruce Seven’s Wedding
Amber Lynn and Sharon Mitchell look on
Bionca with Tom Byron
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Bionca
Photos on the mantle with Debi Diamond
with Bruce Seven
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I absolutely love The Rialto Report. And this is another weekly reason why………. an infiormative, new interview with someone who’s role in history has been unfairly neglected. It’s serious, funny, and moving – like all the RR content.
Thank you so much Jay!
Don’t know what I’d do without my Sunday fix o’ Rialto.
Clear the decks for the next two hours. I don’t want to be disturbed. I’m doing Rialto!
Satisfying and then some.
Awww – thanks Brad!
Finally, Another podcast episode. I can imagine how difficult these are to come by, but you two do your best to pull them off whenever you can. And for that, I thank you. Time to go get coffee and listen to another riveting podcast episode of The Rialto Report.
Thank you Kyl!
As always, the gold standard is under appreciated auteurs and artists. Well done.
Thanks Julian!
Wow April, Another Wonderful Interview. Bionca is another Legend. Really made hear mark in the Biz. Actress, Director,Producer, and Entrepreneur.
Thank you Mort!
Loved this interview… when I think of 80’s productions on video Bionca always comes to mind. As a high school kid when I first discovered these movies her sultry looks and hot scenes were definitely something that stuck with me. So glad she is doing well. And I believe that wedding dress she talks about was from The Rocky Horror Porno Show. The first film I saw her in.
So pleased you enjoyed it Mark!
I never realized what a cool person Bianca is. Thank you, April, for showing us that.
What a lovely thing to say – thanks JL!
Awesome Article And Podcast Bionca It’s Reminds Me Of Danni Ashe And Abigail Ratchford Thanks Keep Up Good Work Happy Labor Day
Thanks Jeff!
Thanks for a great episode. I knew Bianca from the Ginger Lynn movies (Poonies, Club Ginger, etc), some of my favorite adult videos ever. I also enjoyed seeing Bionca on The E! True Hollywood Stories segments. I’m glad that she got to tell her story in her own words.
Thanks In Sin!
Thank you for giving Bionca her flowers Rialto ! Excellent podcast for the lovely legend. I remember seeing her on Ginger’s E true Hollywood story , her warmth was palpable. I also remember reading about her , Bruce , and Debi in Ian Gitlers coffee table book , Porn Star. Glad we finally get to know so much more.
Thanks so much Isaac!
This is so wonderful. Bionca is so charming and sweet, just like she was when I visited sets.
Thanks for listening Cathy!
Wonderful! With Bionca you get two for one, Bionca and Bruce. Really enjoyed this one and so glad to catch up with one of my favorites.
Thanks James!
This is a great interview. Bionca is allowed to talk about her life and experiences terms without being pushed into pre-set narratives. As a result I can feel she is in control without her journey being exploited. It feels like a friendly conversation between two people. Thank you again for your continued high standards at Rialto Report. You do not notice it as much until you see the level of interviews in many others places.
We really appreciate that JL3!
Regardless of the fact its focus is porn or politics or polywogs, Rialto is an incredibly well researched, thoughtful and strong sense of storytelling.
Ashley and April are the Woodward Bernstein double whollop of the podcasting plain. Masterful interviewers, writers, producers.
Been listening for years, and hope to continue for years to come. Simply a sensational pod.
What a doll. Love her.
It is difficult to not be redundant in posting comments of podcasts. Another great story told. Thanks for giving us insight to your life Bianca. When the Navy was in Long Beach it was an adult entertainment town. Thanks again April!