Gemita Samarra is a multifaceted professional with a dynamic career spanning stunt performance, photojournalism, social impact projects and adventure sports. At 30 years old, she boasts an impressive resume that reflects her diverse talents and dedication to her passions. Gemita’s journey began in the competitive world of sports, where she excelled internationally in synchronized swimming, modern pentathlon, and show jumping. This competitive spirit laid the groundwork for her successful career in stunt work, where she has worked in high-profile projects, including playing the character ‘Brea’ in HBO’s monumental series "Game of Thrones" and performing as the lead stunt double in the James Bond film "Spectre." Most recently, Gemita played the Mermaid in Disney’s Peter Pan and Wendy.
Gemita’s pursuits extend beyond the entertainment industry. She spent years of her life living in war-zones and refugee camps across the Middle East and Central Africa, committed to creating more humane living conditions and opportunities for nationals and displaced populations. Gemita’s projects focus on critical areas such as housing, food and water security, mental health, education, and community building through skills workshops and the creation of communal spaces.
In her latest ventures, Gemita has channeled her creative and entrepreneurial energies into the world of storytelling and digital design. She is currently creating and writing a stop-motion animation series that highlights the lives of forgotten female explorers, bringing their stories to life and shining a light on their extraordinary achievements. Additionally, Gemita has embarked on a new business endeavor, launching a digital design studio (runofthemill.studio) dedicated to producing interactive pitch decks. This studio aims to revolutionize the way film and television studios present their ideas, merging innovative design with interactive design to enhance the narrative and engage the audience.
Body Stats:
Height: 5’7.5 Shoe: 7.5US Chest: 33B
Waist: 26” Hair: Blonde Dress size: 4-6US
Hips: 36” Eyes: Green Clothing: Small
Acting
Peter Pan & Wendy (Disney)- Mermaid - 2023
Charmed (S4) - Fish Woman - 2022
Game of Thrones (S5) - Brea - 2015
The Royals - UV Model - 2015
Pressure - Lisa - 2015
Rush - Lotus - 2013
Fast & Furious 6 - Auctioneer’s Assistant - 2013
Bedlam (S2) - Ghost - 2012
The Siren - Siren - 2012
Campaigns
Louis Vuitton | Stella McCartney | Adidas Y3 | Huawei | SportsCheck | Diesel | Stance | Ripcurl | Liptons | Sony | Adidas | Nike | Beats by Dre | Odlo | Volcom | Asics | Icebreaker | Arc’teryx | McDonalds | European Games | Specialized | Buff Neck and Headwear | Mustang Survival | Stella & Chewy’s
Stunts
007’s Spectre - Lea Seydoux’s Stunt Double & Stunt Performer
Miss Peregrine Home For Peculiar Children - Ella Purnell’s Stunt Double
The Infiltrator - Diane Kruger - Stunt Double
Game of Thrones - Stunt Performer
Kingsman, The Secret Service - Stunt Performer
The Royals - Stunt Performer
Pressure - Stunt Performer
Glue - Charlotte Spencer’s Stunt Double & Stunt Performer
24: Live Another Day - Stunt Performer
Rush - Stunt Performer
Fast and Furious 6 - Stunt Performer
Bedlam - Stunt Performer
Peach Pit - Stunt Performer
Huawei - Stunt Performer
Louis Vuitton - Stunt Performer
McDonalds - Stunt Performer
Sony Xperia - Stunt Performer
Charli Cohen - Motion Capture
Baku European Games - Motion Capture