Bruce Horak as Hemmer
Bruce Horak took on the role of Hemmer despite knowing the character would not survive it past the first season of the Paramount+ series “Strange New Worlds.” But when he left, he did it heroically, sacrificing himself to save Nyota Uhura’s life. The main engineer, who had distinctive snail-like antennae, was attacked by a Gorn. The beast spit venom at Nyota, and Hemmer ran to protect her, absorbing the venom hit. When he discovers the venom turns his body into a host for innumerable Gorn offspring, he kills himself.
Bruce Horak As Hemmer
Melissa Navia as Erica Ortegas
Melissa Navia found the role of Erica Ortegas to be an ideal fit. She claimed it was meant to be. She adores the “Strange New Worlds” character because she thinks Lieutenant Ortegas is awesome. According to a “Hollywood Life” interview, she is a Latina who is an accomplished pilot, tough yet hilarious, and completely understands her. In 2018, she won the Best Actress award at the Wild Rose Independent Film Festival for the science fiction film “The Paragon Cortex.” Navia endured an unimaginable tragedy in 2021, when her partner died three days after being diagnosed with leukemia.
Melissa Navia As Erica Ortegas
