Aurelia Agel is 27 years old. She is a French professional stuntwoman and working internationally in film and television. With a strong background in martial arts, boxing, and fitness, she has built her career performing high-intensity action scenes for major productions. Beyond the screen, she is passionate about health, athletic performance, and empowering others — especially women — to embrace strength, confidence, and freedom through movement.
She also creates fitness and lifestyle content on social media, sharing training routines, behind-the-scenes insights from the film industry, and motivational messages about resilience and self-expression. Her goal is to inspire people to push their limits, stay authentic, and live boldly — both physically and mentally.
Women Fitness President Ms. Namita Nayyar catches up with Aurelia Agel – an exceptionally talented and accomplished French professional stuntwoman and fitness & lifestyle content creator. Here she talks about her fitness journey and the success story.
Namita Nayyar:
You’re a highly sought-after stunt professional in an international arena. What was the journey from your initial training in martial arts and boxing to performing high-intensity action in major film and television productions?
Aurelia Agel:
My journey started with martial arts when i was 4 years old which built my foundation in discipline and control. That evolved into a passion for movement and storytelling through action that leads me to stunts in film.
Namita Nayyar:
Beyond the physicality, what does the mental preparation for a dangerous stunt look like? How do you cultivate the focus and fearlessness required?
Aurelia Agel:
Mental preparation is as important as physical. I focus on visualization, breath control, and staying calm under pressure — fear is normal, but focus turns it into precision.
Namita Nayyar:
Can you walk us through a typical day when you’re on set for a major action sequence? From the early morning call time to wrapping.
Aurelia Agel:
A typical day on set for a major action sequence starts with a good warm-up, safety checks, and rehearsals with the other stunt performers or actors before shooting takes. Days can be very long, sometimes starting very early for makeup, hair, or prosthetics, and wrapping late at night.
Namita Nayyar:
How collaborative is the process of designing a fight scene? What’s it like working with directors, fight coordinators, and the actors you double for?
Aurelia Agel:
For a fight scene, we usually have weeks of rehearsals to design it, practice it with the actors, and present it to the director to make sure it fits their vision. We often have to adapt as things evolve on set. The stunt coordinator leads the process, and everyone — from performers to actors — brings something unique to the final performance.
Namita Nayyar:
What has been the most physically or mentally challenging stunt you’ve ever performed, and what did you learn about yourself from completing it?
Aurelia Agel:
Any stunt can be challenging — some more than others. But when I was hanging from a helicopter, and had to jump from it, it was definitely a bit scary. You have to fully trust the pilot and stay completely focused on your stunt.
Namita Nayyar:
From your perspective, how has the world of stunts evolved, particularly for women? Are we seeing a demand for more authentic, powerful female action heroes?
Aurelia Agel:
Stunts for women have evolved massively. There’s a growing demand for authentic, strong female characters — and more women doing their own action.
Namita Nayyar:
Stunt work is inherently risky. How has safety technology and protocol improved throughout your career, and what is the number one rule you always follow?
Aurelia Agel:
Safety is everything. Gear, rehearsals, and communication save lives. My number one rule: never rush a stunt.
Namita Nayyar:
Your platform strongly emphasizes empowerment through strength. How do you define “strength,” and why is it such a powerful tool for confidence, especially for women?
Aurelia Agel:
Strength, to me, is self-trust — knowing you can rely on yourself physically and mentally. It builds real confidence.
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