Ember Snow has earned two 2026 XMA Award nominations for her haunting performance in Pure Taboo’s Locked in a Nightmare, recognized in the categories of ‘Best Sex Scene – Featurette’ and ‘Best Sex Scene – Career First’.

The nominations highlight a breakthrough year for Snow, whose work in Locked in a Nightmare showcased both her dramatic range and emotional intensity in one of Pure Taboo’s most gripping stories to date. Over the past year, Snow has continued to expand her creative reach across high-end studio projects, live appearances, and ambitious new ventures in film development, solidifying her reputation as one of the industry’s most versatile performers.

“I’m truly honored and so thankful for these nominations,” said Snow. “Locked in a Nightmare was one of the most challenging and rewarding projects I’ve ever filmed. The cast and crew brought so much heart to the story, and I’m grateful to Pure Taboo for trusting me with such a powerful role. It means a lot to see our work recognized in this way.”

Industry voting opens November 26 on XBIZ.net ahead of the XMA Awards, taking place Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium during XBIZ Week.

Ember Snow grew up finding escape in screens long before she stepped in front of one. Born in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and immigrating to the United States at nine, she was raised in a conservative home where the internet and video games became her window to the world – and the place she first felt free to explore who she wanted to become.

Curious, introverted and creative, Ember originally set her sights on mainstream entertainment and began acting and modeling before entering the adult industry in 2017. Of Filipino descent and standing 4’11”, she first made her mark as a girl-girl performer before expanding into high-end productions for Wicked Pictures, TeamSkeet and Evil Angel, among others.

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