Serg Shepard Earns Three 2026 XMA Europe Awards Nominations

Serg Shepard has received three nominations for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards, including Gay Performer of the Year and two nominations in the Best Sex Scene — Gay category. The awards ceremony is scheduled for Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.

Shepard's Nominations and Previous Recognition

Shepard's nominations for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards mark his first recognition at this event. His nominations for Best Sex Scene — Gay include his work in NakedSword's "Ashes Before Dawn" with Paddy O'Brian and Sir Peter, and in "In the Depths" from Raging Stallion Studios with Dato Foland and Allen King. These scenes were from movies directed by Alter Sin.

Prior to these nominations, Shepard was nominated for the 2024 XMA for Best New Performer. He expressed excitement about his first XMA Europe nominations and the opportunity to compete alongside his colleagues and friends in the gay performer categories. He also noted his appreciation for the chance to work on significant projects this year, attributing the nominations for his favorite threesomes from Alter Sin's movies to this opportunity.

The 2026 XMA Europe Awards Event

The 2026 XMA Europe Awards will take place on Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam. This red-carpet event will conclude a series of industry activities, including the XBIZ Amsterdam conference and the inaugural X3 Amsterdam. XBIZ announced the nominees for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards, presented by Fansly, recognizing 980 nominees across 62 categories. Industry members can cast their votes on XBIZ.net for all award categories, with voting opening on Wednesday, August 5.

Shepard's Career and Background

Serg Shepard is an adult film actor, model, and photographer who was born on May 21, 1992, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. He is of Ukrainian nationality. Around 2016, Shepard relocated to the United States and has since been based in New York City. He began his career with nude modeling and photography before creating content on OnlyFans, which led to his entry into professional adult films. He is an exclusive model with Carnal Media, appearing in series such as Masonic Boys, Fun-Size Boys, Scout Boys, and Gaycest for the studio group Carnal+. In these productions, he has used character names like Apprentice Shepard or Scout Serg. Shepard has also participated in international projects, including a crossover series with Staxus filmed in Spain.

Beyond his adult entertainment work, Shepard has developed a reputation as a photographer, with shoots in international locations such as Paris and Tuscany. He was involved in a Ukrainian art initiative that originated from a 2019 photoshoot. This initiative saw approximately 450 artists globally create around 600 paintings and drawings based on his images, resulting in published volumes and recognition as a national record in Ukraine. Shepard grew up in Kharkiv in a family described as poor, with a history of displacement; his great-grandparents reportedly fled to Georgia during the Holodomor in the 1930s.

Key Facts

• Serg Shepard received three nominations for the 2026 XMA Europe Awards.
• Nominations include Gay Performer of the Year and two for Best Sex Scene — Gay.
• The nominated scenes are from NakedSword's "Ashes Before Dawn" and Raging Stallion Studios' "In the Depths."
• The 2026 XMA Europe Awards will be held on Sunday, September 13, in Amsterdam.
• Shepard was previously nominated for the 2024 XMA for Best New Performer.
• Shepard is a Ukrainian-born adult film actor, model, and photographer, born May 21, 1992.