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.
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.
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.
Actress Daniela Ruah is known for her role as Special Agent Kensi Blye on NCIS: Los Angeles. She works alongside the stunt coordinators in preparation for her scenes and she is dedicated to staying in shape and to consistent training for stunts and for the fight scenes which she often does herself.
Jessica Medina is a stuntwomen and an action actress who has trained in the martial arts, as a distance running, aerobics and military tactics. Her work includes the feature films The Fate of the Furious (2017) and Domestic Seduction (2017), and TV shows including Madam Secretary (2016), and Luke Cage (2018) MacGyver (2016-2018).
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.
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.
Jodi Lyn Brockton has one favorite word and it is ACTION, and she has seen lots of action in her career in the stunt and movie business. She has had, and continues a very distinguished carry as a stuntwomen, stunt double, and actress. She also produces and directs. Jodi has been successful in both feature films and television.
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...