Angel Rivera

Professional Trajectory

Ricardo Salinas (born February 18, 1997), better known professionally as Angel Rivera, is an American pornographic actor, model and content creator. Born in Austin, Texas, Rivera entered professional gay adult filmmaking after applying to Helix Studios while attending college and subsequently signing a one-year contract with the company. He became a prominent Helix performer through productions including Vegas Nights and later expanded his career to other studios and independent content. Rivera was part of the ensemble that won Best Group Sex Scene at the 2019 GayVN Awards and achieved major individual recognition in 2021, when he won both Performer of the Year and Best Actor for his performance in A Murdered Heart. In later years, he began using his given name Ricardo more prominently on social media while continuing to perform professionally as Angel Rivera.