Lopez entered the adult industry in October 2017 at the age of 22, shooting her first scene for BlackedRaw. From there, her career skyrocketed. She quickly became a sought-after performer, working with major studios like , and, of course, Pure Taboo among many others. Her talent was recognized early on, as she won the 2019 XBIZ Award for "Best Actress in a Taboo Themed Release" for her work on Bishop's Interview: An Alina Lopez Story , a Pure Taboo production where she also served as screenwriter. She has also won a coveted AVN Award for "Hottest Newcomer".