noun
adult film actress; pornstar
Refers specifically to a female performer in pornographic films. The term is neutral in description but may carry informal or slightly direct connotations.
彼女は有名なポルノ女優として知られている。
She is known as a famous porn actress.
AV女優 specifically refers to actresses in Japanese adult videos (AV), while ポルノ女優 is a broader term for porn actresses in any medium.
Compound of ポルノ (porno, from English 'porno') and 女優 (actress).