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

Laura Gemser (born October 5, 1950, Java, Indonesia) is a Dutch erotic actress of Indo descent and is generally accepted as one of the 1970s most famous erotic icons. She is sometimes credited as Moira Chen, Laura M. Gemser or Laurette Marcia Gemser. Image File history File links Laura Gemser on poster fair use File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Image File history File links Laura Gemser on poster fair use File history Legend: (cur) = this is the current file, (del) = delete this old version, (rev) = revert to this old version. ... Jack Palance, (born Volodymyr Palanyuk (Ukr: Володимир Паланюк))on February 18, 1919, in Hazle Township, Pennsylvania, USA), is an Academy Award-winning American actor. ... October 5 is the 278th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (279th in Leap years). ... 1950 (MCML) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... Java (Indonesian, Javanese, and Sundanese: Jawa) is an island of Indonesia, and the site of its capital city, Jakarta. ... A pornographic actor or a porn star is somebody who appears in pornographic movies, live sex shows or peep shows. ... Indo, Indo-European or Eurasian is a term used to describe people of mixed European and Indonesian ancestry, in particular, people of Dutch and Indonesian ancestry. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... Eroticism is an aesthetic focused on sexual desire, especially the feelings of anticipation of sexual activity. ...

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, which helped lead to the channel being dubbed "Skinemax" by late-night television watchers. For most adolescents in the 1980s, Gemser was the probably the most popular starlet amongst the teenage boys who couldn't legally rent or purchase the films. 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. Fashion model Daniella Sarahyba. ... The examples and perspective in this article or section may not represent a worldwide view. ... Pornographic movies appeared shortly after the creation of the movie technology that made them possible. ... Black Emanuelle Black Emanuelle (Emanuelle nera) is an Italian softcore film from 1975, the first in a series made to cash in on the success of the French film Emmanuelle, which was released the year before. ... The 1970s decade refers to the years from 1970 to 1979, inclusive. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... American high school students Adolescence (Latin adolescentia, from adolescere, to grow up) is the period of psychological and social transition between childhood and adulthood (gender-specific, manhood or womanhood). ... Jenna Jameson with Savanna Samson in a classic hardcore porn movie, The New Devil In Miss Jones (2005) Hardcore pornography is a form of pornography that features explicit sexual acts. ... A simulation is an imitation of some real device or state of affairs. ... Black Emanuelle Black Emanuelle (Emanuelle nera) is an Italian softcore film from 1975, the first in a series made to cash in on the success of the French film Emmanuelle, which was released the year before. ... In the terminology of movie-making, a hardcore insert is an insert, depicting vaginal or anal penetration in a film. ...

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). Laura Gemser in Joe dAmatos Emanuelle and the Last Cannibals ( 1977) Joe DAmato (born Aristide Massaccesi on December 15, 1936 , in Rome, Italy, died January 23, 1999) was an Italian director of numerous horror and hardcore pornography titles. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article may require cleanup. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Black Emanuelle Black Emanuelle (Emanuelle nera) is an Italian softcore film from 1975, the first in a series made to cash in on the success of the French film Emmanuelle, which was released the year before. ... 1975 (MCMLXXV) was a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... 1981 (MCMLXXXI) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

After more than a decade 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, was widely mocked by syndicated film critics, and it has been on several "worst movies of all time" lists since its release. This article is about the year. ... Troll 2 is a 1990 horror film by Claudio Fragasso under the pseudonym Drake Floyd. ... Film criticism is the analysis and evaluation of films. ...

In 1976 she married the actor Gabriele Tinti. They appeared together in about two dozen movies. Gemser retired from acting after his death in 1991. 1976 (MCMLXXVI) was a leap year starting on Thursday. ...

Selected filmography

A Turkish film poster featuring Laura Gemser

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

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Costume designer credits

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

Troll 2 is a 1990 horror film by Claudio Fragasso under the pseudonym Drake Floyd. ...

External links

• Laura Gemser: Indonesia’s sex goddess (Indonesia Celebrities) February 28, 2006
• Laura Gemser at the Internet Movie Database
• The New York Times - Laura Gemser