Avaah Blackwell is a multilingual actress, stunt performer, and producer known for her dynamic work across the Star Trek Universe. Classically trained in Europe, she graduated at the top of her class from the prestigious Prague Film School Acting for Film program, where she was one of only ten actors worldwide selected for the inaugural pilot program.
Blackwell has appeared in multiple Star Trek series including Star Trek: Discovery, Star Trek: Strange New
Worlds, Star Trek: Section 31, and Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, portraying numerous characters such as Lt. Ina, Captain Rahma, Lt. Arav, an Osnullus bridge officer and trader, and a Kelpien council member, as well as a Linnarean guard and Klingon zombie in Strange New Worlds (More to come as seasons release!)
In addition to her on-screen roles, Blackwell is a core member of the stunt team on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds and has served as Rebecca Romijn’s stunt double throughout the series, contributing to the physical storytelling of the franchise.
Beyond Star Trek, her credits include FUBAR, Jupiter’s Legacy, Outriders and The Handmaid’s Tale.
Known for portraying strong and complex female characters, Blackwell combines performance with stunt work and physical storytelling.
Her performances have been celebrated globally with screenings and recognition at festivals inc
luding Cannes Film Festival, Los Angeles International Short Film Festival & New York City International Film Festival. Her comedic performance at the Winnipeg Fringe Festival earned recognition from CBC.
Blackwell is also a producer and industry organizer, having created the female-driven web series Fan Girl Fights! and co-founded the Behind the Camera film industry event series at Soho House Toronto, where she also launched the Soho House Short Film Festival.
Star Trek Credits
Star Trek: Discovery
Seasons 2–5
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Lt. Ina – Starfleet Science Officer
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Captain Rahma
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Lt. Arav
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Osnullus Bridge Officer
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insectoid Changeling
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Osnullus Trader
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Federation HQ officer
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Kelpien Council Member
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds
Seasons 1–5
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Linnarean Guard
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Klingon Zombie
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Klingon
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Gorn Arm Performer
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Core Stunt Team Member
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Rebecca Romijn’s Stunt Double
Star Trek: Starfleet Aca
demy
Seasons 1–2
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Lt. Haile
Star Trek: Section 31
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Vaadwaur Bar Patron
