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Gemma Chan: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Gemma Chan? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Gemma Chan (born 29 November 1982) is a British actress and model. A graduate of Worcester College, Oxford, Chan began acting during the late 2000s, making her film debut in 2009. She rose to attention with her lead role in the Channel 4 science fiction series Humans (2015–2018), and gained prominence with her starring film roles as Astrid Leong in Crazy Rich Asians and as Elizabeth Hardwick in Mary Queen of Scots (both 2018). Chan next appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films Captain Marvel (2019) and Eternals (2021), portraying Minn-Erva and Sersi, respectively. She also appeared in Olivia Wilde's psychological thriller Don't Worry Darling (2022) and Gareth Edwards' science fiction film The Creator (2023). She had a voice role in the Disney animated film Raya and the Last Dragon (2021). Offscreen, Chan has been labelled a fashion icon.

Quick facts about Gemma Chan

  • Full name: Gemma Chan
  • Born: 1982-11-29
  • Nationality: United Kingdom
  • Known as: Fashion figure
  • Wikidata ID: Q5530706

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Who is Gemma Chan?

Gemma Chan (born 29 November 1982) is a British actress and model.

What nationality is Gemma Chan?

Gemma Chan is United Kingdom.

When was Gemma Chan born?

Gemma Chan was born on 1982-11-29.

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