Multi-award-winning Japanese American adult entertainer and creator Kasey Kei is making 2026 her year. Now, she’s been nominated for Trans Performer of the Year for the third year in a row from the X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) Awards, and she’s hoping the third time is the charm.
Last week, the XRCO announced its 2026 nominees, and Kasey Kei made the impressive list. Working for all the top-shelf studios like TransAngels, Evil Angel, VR Bangers, Adult Time, Gender X Films, Kink.com, Devil’s Films, and Transsensual, Kasey Kei has been one of the most in-demand trans performers. Now, for the third year in a row, she’s up for Trans Performer of the Year at the XRCOs and could take home the award.
“It’s been a whirlwind year of working, nominations, and wins. I’m honestly so grateful for everything, and I feel the best is yet to come. Thank you to everyone at the XRCOs for the nomination. See everyone on the red carpet and at the ceremony,” says Kasey Kei.
The 42nd Annual XRCO Awards are set to take place on Sunday, May 24th at Boardner’s in Hollywood. The star-studded industry-only event will be hosted by Melony Melons and Sarah Arabic.
ABOUT KASEY KEI
Multi-award-winning Japanese American adult entertainer and creator Kasey Kei (pronounced Kay) always wanted to be a porn star like Asa Akira—her dreams came true after uploading some self-filmed content to Pornhub and filming her first pro scene for Grooby, and she never looked back. Since then, she’s become known for her acting and sensual on-screen presence, and has filmed over 200 scenes for top studios, including Trans Angels, Gender X, Transsensual, Evil Angel, Grooby, Transfixed, Devil’s Film, Kink.com, and VR Bangers. Kasey also won a ton of awards that include Best Hardcore Performer, Grooby Girl of the Year, Best VR Scene, Best Boy/Girl Scene, Best Threesome Moresome Scene, and Best DVD from the TEAs, Best Trans One-on-One sex Scene and Best Trans Group Sex Scene from the AVN Awards, Best Trans Sex Scene (twice) and Best Trans Sex Scene from the XMAs, and Trans Movie of the Year from the Fleshbot Awards. Additionally, Kasey has received numerous AVN, XMA, XMA Creator, Fleshbot, Urban X, XRCOs and TEA nominations. She’s also a Pineapple Support Ambassador, who has conversations about mental health and helps others.
Before entering the adult arena, Kasey was a makeup artist and went to school to learn her craft. When she’s not filming, engaging with her fans, or making appearances, you’ll find Kasey competing as a one-piece trading card game player, planning her next vacation, cooking, watching horror movies, or reading horror novels. Keep up with everything in her world by following her on X @callmekaseykei, Instagram @officialkaseykei, and Bluesky @callmekaseykei.bsky.social.
