Life on Top is an American softcore drama television series based on the novel of the same name by Clara Darling. It aired on Cinemax from October 3, 2009, to April 1, 2011, with 26 episodes focusing on young corporate professionals with four women as the de facto main characters.
Although it is heavily implied to be Manhattan, principal photography occurred in Bucharest, Romania, over five weeks, with the help of production company Castel Film Romania. A map of Romania can be seen in season 1, episode 2 and the vast majority of the supporting cast shown in the end credits is Romanian.
In 2015, Life on Top was featured in Under the Gun Theater's performance of Porn Minus Porn, a comedy show where actors parody softcore porn by cold reading scripts.
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Cast and characters
Heather Vandeven as Bella Marie: A successful erotic model for "life on top" and Sophie's older sister.
Mary LeGault as Sophie Beale: A college graduate who has moved to New York City and is living with her older sister Bella. Sophie is a financial analyst for an online poker player.
Krista Ayne as Maya: Moved to New York City following her best friend and college roommate Sophie. Maya later develops an interest in kickboxing and begins training for fights.
Mia Presley as Cassia: The sous chef at Les Delices Restaurant, and Bella's best friend. She hopes to start her own restaurant one day.
Appearances of notable adult entertainment performers
Riley Steele
Lexi Belle
Heather Vandeven
Krista Ayne
Justine Joli
Jayden Cole
Erika Jordan
Melissa Jacobs
Mary LeGault
Nikky Thorn/Thorne
Valentina Vaughn
Ryan Keely
Brandin Rackley
