Born and raised in Long Beach, California, Lyla Lei is a retired American adult film star who previously worked as a medical assistant. Spotted by T.T. Boy, she entered the industry toward the end of 2002, starring in multiple
Asian-inspired porn videos. Known for her enthusiastic
anal scenes, Lyla has revealed that her go-to position is doggy style. In 2006, she featured as one of five dates in a lesbian episode of a well-known TV series. On September 17, 2007, Lei shared that she was stepping away from anal performances for health concerns. Later, on October 23, 2007, using the alias 'Terri Now' on her site, Lyla declared her full exit from the adult entertainment world, insisting that the persona 'Lyla Lei' was no more.