Michelle Lee has appeared in numerous films and television series. She can be seen in Pirates of the Caribbean 3, Marvel's Venom, Mortal Kombat...
Because of her education and physical history, Tara Macken easily fell into stunt work, a natural progression for a woman of unusual circumstances and extraordinary talent.
Former mixed martial artist Gina Carano was born in Dallas, Texas, April 16, 1982. She is an American actress, television personality, and fitness model. She was a pioneer in women's mixed martial arts who took her talents to Hollywood. Gina became the first recipient of ActionFest's Chuck Norris (Best Female Action Star) Award.
Yancy Butler is an an American actress. producer and voice over artist. She the damsel in distress to Jean-Claude Van Damme in Hard Target (1993), the Hollywood debut of legendary Hong Kong action filmmaker John Woo. She also had the lead role in the TNT made-for-TV movie version of the popular comic book, Witchblade (2000).
Ming-Na Wen plays two of the toughest heroines in film or TV. She created the indelible voice portrait of the warrior princess, Mulan, and she is the enforcer of enforcers, Melinda May, in Marvel’s Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.. She does her own fight stunts, and brings an intensity to her character that is unique and thrilling.
Model and actress, Levy Tran made her acting debut in the Fast and the Furious’ franchise and has recurring roles in The Haunting of Hill House (2018) on Netflix, and in Shameless on Showtime. She plays Desi, a former military operative, on CBS's MacGyver (2019) using her martial arts skills.
As a producer, actor, and editor, Melanie Wise has focused her film career on creating content featuring female leads in action films. She is Founder and Executive Director of Artemis Motion Pictures and The Artemis Women In Action Film Festival.Her goal is to showcase women in action entertainment.
Actress Melissa McCarthy destroyed all misconceptions that women can’t be funny and take on leading roles in action films. She did both in The Heat (2013), Spy (2015) and Ghostbusters (2016) and Superintelligence (2019) and helped re-invent action comedy, buddy movies, and comedy sci-fi blockbusters.
Action actress Michelle Rodriguez began her entertainment career starring in Girlfight (2000) and moved on to The Fast and Furious franchise and then the Resident Evil franchise. She is Unstoppable, unapologetic, and uncontainable, and Michelle Rodriguez continues to amaze and inspire those around her.
Shaina West is a real life super-hero, with a back-story to rival any Avenger and an alter-ego determined to change the stereotype of black women on screen.