Top 3 Gina Carano movies that best portray her in action roles

Gina Carano is one of the few actors in Hollywood who has a mixed martial arts background.

As an MMA fighter, Carano participated in organizations like Strikeforce and Elite Xtreme Combat, where she managed to have a seven-to-one record. At the 2009 Strikeforce bout, she faced off against Cris Cyborg but faced defeat. Subsequently, Carano retired from sports and shifted to acting. Since then, she has appeared in several action films and has done action roles in different projects.

Here's a list of three such films, including Deadpool, that should be on everyone's list. These films vary in genre but are packed with action. They showcase Carano's prowess as an action star.

Top 3 Gina Carano movies to witness her action abilities

1) Haywire (2011)

Haywire remains a prominent action role in Gina Carano's career. In this Steven Soderbergh-directed action thriller, Carano plays a black ops agent who gets trapped in an assassination conspiracy.

Because of her skill set and MMA background, Carano was able to perform her own stunts in the film. It features some thrilling action and fight sequences that are hard to miss. Made on a modest budget of $23 million, it grossed around $34.5 million.

The film showcases how much Carano is capable of in terms of action and even acting. The film is available to rent on Prime Video.

2) Fast & Furious 6 (2013)

Fast & Furious 6 is one of the films that put Carano on the map globally. She plays the role of Riley Hicks, who works for the DSS and is Luke Hobbs' (played by Dwayne Johnson) partner as he takes down the antagonist. Carano has performed her own fight sequences and stunts in this film as well.

One of the highlights of the film is her fight inside the moving plane during the climax. The result is a commercially successful film (with $788.7 million collection) that is also fun to watch. The film is available to watch on Netflix.

3) Deadpool (2016)

Deadpool is a Tim Miller-directed superhero film that stars Ryan Reynolds in the main role. Carano plays the author-backed role of Christine, aka Angel Dust, who is part of the program that created the titular superhero.

The character has been mutated, artificially, and has a superhuman level of strength as well as durability. Gina Carano initially wanted to wear the comic-book-accurate glasses for the role, which did not materialize. Just like her earlier films, Deadpool was also a commercial success, grossing $782.6 million.

Besides the above-mentioned names, there are some honorable mentions like Daughter of the Wolf, Kickboxer: Vengeance, and Terror on the Prairie, which she also produced. All these films beautifully showcase Carano's acting chops as well as the raw action she can perform on camera.

What's your favorite Gina Carano film among the ones listed above?