The reality star has made a rather spicy pivot with her career.

Another reality star has joined the ranks of the content creators on OnlyFans. Rose Vega’s star rose when she appeared on Season 4 of 90 Day Fiancé as Ed “Big Ed” Brown’s love interest. She’s known for having a soft-spoken demeanor, a gorgeous “natural” look, and for an upbringing in the Philippines that wasn’t exactly easy. To say that Rose had a rough time on the show is putting things mildly. There was a 31-year age difference between Rose and Big Ed, he kept pushing her to get STD tested, made endless comments about her hygiene, and then concealed from her that he’d had a vasectomy despite knowing that she wanted children. Rose pulled the plug on the relationship, not anticipating that she’d find herself on the receiving end of international fame and support from an audience who thought she should have left Big Ed in the dust from the get-go.

After her season, Rose decided that vlogging was the way to go. She was already comfortable being on camera, so lifestyle vlogging was a natural fit for her. She also decided to pursue a few small business ventures to support herself after the cameras stopped rolling. Recently, she’s announced her newest business decision, sharing the news via TMZ that she’s launched an OnlyFans page—a move that she feels allows her to take control of her image while giving her the freedom to explore her more sensual side.

Why OnlyFans? Well, Vega had a vaginal rejuvenation procedure and says that the end result was a renewed sense of confidence that she wanted to lean into. Vega sees OnlyFans as a unique space where she can utilize that newfound confidence to express herself without being judged or censored. The adults-only platform is a versatile place, and Rose can share everything from the lifestyle vlogs that she’s grown to love creating, to saucy boudoir photos that her subscribers want to see, and even more personalized content as she connects with her fans in a way that gives her control over the interaction. Removing the television network from the equation means that not only does Vega have more control, but she can engage with more authenticity when messaging with her fans than she ever could while still confined by a television contract.

Rose Vega’s decided to shoot for the moon when it comes to her OnlyFans page, because a monthly subscription will cost subscribers $24.99/month. Comparatively, that is on the higher end of what many content creators charge for monthly access, but there are a few extenuating factors for Vega. She launched her OnlyFans after recently being scammed out of a large sum of money by a family member, and then having to shut down one of her early small business ventures. Local bans on vaping in the Philippines meant that she had to close the doors of her vape shop. For Vega, OnlyFans isn’t just a personal adventure and means of taking control of her life—it’s a much-needed financial lifeline as she recovers from some pretty heavy hits to her personal finances.

Vega’s not the first reality star to turn to OnlyFans in the wake of success on TV. Multiple content creators have found their way to OnlyFans when looking for a way to capitalize on their popularity in the wake of their time on screen. OnlyFans allows former reality stars to monetize direct-fan engagement without the middleman of a television network pulling the strings and signing the paychecks. For women in particular, especially those with sex-positive personalities, OnlyFans has proven to be a solid source of financial independence in addition to a place where they can own their story, especially after their words and actions have been manipulated by reality TV producers.