In 2010, she expressed a desire to follow the "scream queen" path of former adult stars like Jenna Jameson, starring in independent horror films such as The Augusta Street Ripper .

Following her international success, she made appearances on high-profile Brazilian talk shows, including Programa do Jô and Pânico , where she discussed the logistics and cultural perceptions of her profession.

She hosted the adult-themed program Uma Noite no Paraíso on the TVA network.

Monica Mattos began her career in 2003, quickly becoming a central figure for the prominent Brazilian production company Brasileirinhas . Her impact reached an international scale in 2008 when she became the first Latin American to win the .

Beyond the adult industry, Mattos sought to integrate into broader Brazilian entertainment: