Laura Gemser

Laura Gemser Bio

October 5, 1950 / Libra / Age 73

Laura Gemser is an Indonesian-born actress, model and costume designer. She was born under the sign of Libra on October 5, 1950 in Java, Indonesia. Her birth name is Laurette Marcia Gemser. She is also known in the industry as Emanuelle or Moira Chen.

Laura Gemser captivated audiences as a featured model in the May 1979 edition of Playboy. Her measurements are 35-24-36. Laura Gemser has natural breasts, soulful brown eyes, and glossy black hair.

In 1955, at the tender age of four, Gemser bid farewell to her native Indonesia, embarking on a new chapter alongside her parents in the Netherlands. She blossomed in the Dutch city of Utrecht, where she pursued her education at the Mulo Regentesseschool high school. Her creative spark led her to study fashion design at the Artibus Art School in Utrecht.

Laura Gemser's journey into the limelight commenced with her daring foray into nude modeling, gracing the pages of various men's magazines in Belgium and the Netherlands. However, it was her move to Italy in the mid-1970s that set the stage for her film career. Her debut as Janine in the obscure "Amore libero - Free Love" marked the beginning, but it was her unforgettable portrayal as a masseuse in "Emmanuelle II" that catapulted her into the world of racy soft-core exploitation cinema.

Laura Gemser's enduring international cult status reached its zenith with her daring performances as the eponymous, globe-trotting photojournalist in the steamy "Black Emanuelle" series. Often directed by the infamous Joe D'Amato and frequently featuring her real-life husband, Gabriele Tinti, these films garnered her a devoted following. Notable roles also include the charismatic cult leader in "Love Camp," the malevolent sorceress in "Ator, the Fighting Eagle," and the empathetic mutant telepath in "Endgame."

Beyond her acting career, Laura ventured into costume design for several films, showcasing her diverse talents. In the early 1990s, she chose to step away from the motion picture industry, settling in Italy, where she continues to reside today.