Samantha Futerman

Samantha Futerman (Korean 서맨사 푸터먼, born Ra-Hee Chung), is a South Korean-born American actress, writer, director, and activist. She is known for her supporting role in the drama film Memoirs of a Geisha, set in Japan around World War II. She is also known for her self-made documentary film Twinsters, about how she discovered the identical twin sister she was not aware she had through Facebook and their journey after the truth is revealed.

Personal life Futerman was born in Busan, South Korea and given the name Ra-Hee Chung. She was later adopted by American parents, Jackie and Judd Futerman, and has two brothers, Matt and Andrew. Raised in Verona, New Jersey, Futerman graduated from Verona High School in 2005. Afterward, she went to Boston University's College of Fine Arts and received her Bachelor of Fine Arts. In 2011, Futerman moved to Los Angeles to pursue her interest in acting. In 2012, Futerman made an appearance in KevJumba's YouTube video, High School Virgin. With the help of Nancy Segal, the women took a DNA test, which confirmed that Futerman and Anaïs are, in fact, twins. In May 2013, the women met in person for the first time when Futerman decided to visit Anaïs at school in London. The film begins with the women's first Skype conversation and moves on to them meeting each other in person and their trip to the adoptee conference in Seoul, South Korea, where they also meet their foster mothers.

On March 19, 2022, Futerman married Ryan Miyamoto, who co-directed the film Twinsters with her, at a ceremony held in New York City. In 2024, she gave birth to her daughter.

Career At the age of 16, Futerman made her feature film debut in 2005 with the leading role in The Motel. That same year, Futerman received her role in the movie Memoirs of a Geisha, for which she gained international attention with her role of Satsu. In early 2007, Futerman had a supporting role in Dear Lemon Lima opposite Meaghan Martin and Academy Award winner Melissa Leo. Futerman is also known for roles in Going the Distance and 21 & Over.

Filmography +Film YearTitleRole Notes 2005 The Motel Christine 2005 Memoirs of a Geisha Satsu 2007 Dear Lemon Lima Nothing Madeline Amigone 2007 Across The Universe Prom Dancer Uncredited 2008 Harold Katy 2010 Going The Distance Very Young Intern 2013 21 & Over Sally Huang 2013 Man-Up Regan 2014 Alice Alice Short Film 2015 Twinsters Herself Documentary, also screenwriter and directorLAAPFF Grand Jury Prize (2015)Nominated - SXSW Grand Jury Award (2015)Nominated - SXSW Gamechanger Award (2015) 2017 How to Define the Relationship Jan Short Film 2021 From Here Jess Short Film, also screenwriter and director

+ Television YearTitleRoleNotes 2011 A Gifted Man Monica Lee Episode: "In Case of Loss of Control" 2012 Up All Night Riley Episode: "Daddy Daughter Time" 2012 Harry's Law Madison Tanaka Episode: "The Contest" 2013 The Big C Lydia Hye Episodes: "Quality of Life", "You Can't Take It With You" 2013–15 Kroll Show Tunes 5 episodes 2014 Suburgatory Katie Episode: "About a Boy-Yoi-Yoing" 2014 Law and Order Special Victims Unit Annie Lin Episode: "Pattern 17" 2015–2016 John Hughes Ruined My Life Sam 2023 The Rookie Gamer Episode: "The Naked and the Dead"