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Laura Gemser (born October 5 1950, Java, Indonesia) is an actress of Indo descent and is accepted as one of the most famous erotic icons. and actresses of all time. She is sometimes credited as Moira Chen, Laura M. Gemser or Laurette Marcia Gemser. She achieved amazing success as Emanuelle and has starred in the famous Hollywood film Voyage of the Damned with Orson Welles and James Mason.

After modelling in various magazines in the Netherlands, Gemser began to take part in some soft erotic films. She became internationally recognised after starring in a number of Black Emanuelle films in the 1970s. These films were especially popular as late night fare on the Cinemax cable channel in the USA. Although she appeared in numerous hardcore titles, she always had simulated sex. The "notorious" scenes in Black Emanuelle are hardcore inserts, although the version of that film aired on cable has edited out the majority of such scenes.

Most of her films were directed by Joe D'Amato, and they are now regarded as samples of the Italian erotic/horror cult films. Some of her films are Emmanuelle 2 (1975), Black Emanuelle (1975), Eva nera (1976), Emanuelle in America (1976) and Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals (1977), and Caligola: la Storia mai raccontata (1981).

After more than a decade as a sex symbol, Gemser turned to costume design for mainstream film (although she continued taking small roles). Among others, Gemser provided costume design and coordination for the 1990 film Troll 2. The movie, as well as the costuming^{[citation needed]}, was widely mocked by syndicated film critics, and it has been on several "worst movies of all time" lists since its release.

In 1976 she married the actor Gabriele Tinti. They appeared together in about two dozen movies. Gemser retired from acting after his sudden death in 1991.

According to cult film historian Remo D (Shane M. Dallman), Laura was once married to her frequent director, Joe D'Amato. This was revealed on his Manor of Mayhem show, in the episode that featured "Metamorphosis."

Selected filmography

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Laura Gemser in Nackte Eva / Eva Nera / Black Cobra starring Jack Palance, in (1976)

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A Turkish film poster featuring Laura Gemser

Emmanuelle 2 (1975) ... as Masseuse
Emanuelle nera orient reportage (1976) ... as Emanuelle
Emanuelle in America (1977) ... as Emanuelle
Suor Emanuelle (1977) ... as Emanuelle
Emanuelle - perché violenza alle donne? (1977) ... as Emanuelle
Emanuelle e gli ultimi cannibali (1977) ... as Emanuelle
La Via della prostituzione (1978) ... Emanuelle
Mavri Emmanouella (1979) ... as Black Emmanouella/Emanuelle Brindisi/Victor's wife/Livia's stepmother
Die Todesgöttin des Liebescamps (1981) ... as The Divine One
The Bushido Blade (1981) ... as Maria
La Belva dalla calda pelle (1982) ... as Emanuelle
Violenza in un carcere femminile (1982) ... as Emanuelle/Laura Kendall
Horror Safari (1982) ... as Maria
Endgame - Bronx lotta finale (1983) ... as Lilith
Déchaînement pervers de Manuela (1983) ... as Manuela/Emanuelle
Emanuelle fuga dall'inferno (1983) ... as Emanuelle
L'Alcova (1984) ... as Zerbal
Il Piacere (1985) ... as Haunani
Voglia di guardare (1986)
Riflessi di luce (1988) ... as Diana
Top Model (1988) ... as Dorothy/Eve
Undici giorni, undici notti 2 (1990) ... as Jackie Forrest
Quest for the Mighty Sword ... as Grimilde
Metamorphosis (1990) ... prostitute
Una Tenera storia (1992)

Costume designer credits

Top Model (1988)
Amore sporco (1988)
La Stanza della parole (1990)
Troll 3 (Contamination .7) (1990)
La Casa (1990)
Metamorphosis (1990)
Troll 2 (1990)
Hot steps - passi caldi (1990)
Ritorno dalla morte (1991)
La Donna di una sera (1991)
Door to Silence (1991)

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	'''Laura Gemser''' (born [[October 5]] [[1950]], [[Java (island)\|Java]], [[Indonesia]]) is an actress of [[Indo (Eurasian)\|Indo]] descent and is accepted as one of the ~~1970s~~ most famous [[eroticism\|erotic]] icons. She is sometimes credited as '''Moira Chen, Laura M. Gemser''' or '''Laurette Marcia Gemser'''.		'''Laura Gemser''' (born [[October 5]] [[1950]], [[Java (island)\|Java]], [[Indonesia]]) is an actress of [[Indo (Eurasian)\|Indo]] descent and is accepted as one of the most famous [[eroticism\|erotic]] icons. and actresses of all time. She is sometimes credited as '''Moira Chen, Laura M. Gemser''' or '''Laurette Marcia Gemser'''.
	She achieved amazing success as Emanuelle and has starred in the famous Hollywood film ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]'' with [[Orson Welles]] and [[James Mason]].		She achieved amazing success as Emanuelle and has starred in the famous Hollywood film ''[[Voyage of the Damned]]'' with [[Orson Welles]] and [[James Mason]].