Gemma Chan

About

Gemma Chan is a renowned British actress born on November 29, 1982, in London, England. She is famous for her roles in both film and television, notably as Astrid Leong-Teo in "Crazy Rich Asians" and as a synthetic human in Channel 4's sci-fi series "Humans". Chan studied law at the University of Oxford before undergoing acting training at the Drama Centre London. Beyond her acting career, she actively advocates for diversity and gender equality in the film industry.

Associated With

Gemma Chan is a well-known actress in the film and television industry, having worked with numerous notable figures. She gained international recognition for her role in "Crazy Rich Asians" alongside a star-studded ensemble cast which included Constance Wu and Henry Golding. In the Marvel Cinematic Universe, she starred in "Captain Marvel" and "Eternals," collaborating with big names like Brie Larson and Angelina Jolie. Chan was once in a relationship with British actor and comedian Jack Whitehall. However, the pair split in 2017 after six years together. She is currently in a relationship with Dominic Cooper. Additionally, she worked with Letitia Wright and Haley Lu Richardson in the BAFTA-winning anthology series, “I Am."

Career Highlights

• - 2006: Gemma Chan starts her acting career by appearing in horror movie "When Evil Calls."
• - 2009: She gains recognition by playing a significant role in the series "The IT Crowd."
• - 2010: Chan stars in the critically acclaimed series "Sherlock."
• - 2011: She stars in the fourth series of "The Secret Diary of a Call Girl."
• - 2012-2013: Gemma Chan marks a significant career milestone by playing the lead role in the series "Dates."
• - 2015 - 2018: Her career takes a major leap as she bags the role of a conscious synth named "Anita/Mia" in the critically acclaimed sci-fi series "Humans."
• - 2017: Chan receives mainstream recognition by appearing in the major film "Transformers: The Last Knight."
• - 2018: She shines in her role as Astrid Leong-Teo in the highly successful movie "Crazy Rich Asians."
• - 2018: The Newport Beach Film Festival in the UK honors Gemma Chan with the Artist of Distinction Award.
• - 2018: For her stellar performance in the film "Crazy Rich Asians," Chan was nominated for the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.
• - 2019: Chan takes on the role of Minn-Erva in the Marvel film "Captain Marvel."
• - 2020: She lands another significant role in Marvel’s "Eternals", further cementing her place in Hollywood.
• - 2021: She portrays leading role in TV series "I Am Hannah."

Notable Awards

• Gemma Chan has been recognized for her acting skills with several award nominations, but as of my knowledge base's last update in 2021, she had not won any major industry awards. However, bear in mind that this information might have changed, so please verify from a reliable source.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Gemma Chan Movie/TV Show?

Gemma Chan is widely recognised for her role in the movie "Crazy Rich Asians," a 2018 romantic comedy in which she played the character Astrid Leong-Teo. This film was a major global success, both critically and commercially. However, she has also gained immense popularity for her role in the British TV series "Humans," playing the lead role of Anita/Mia, an android with human-like consciousness. Although she's worked in several other films and TV shows, "Crazy Rich Asians" and "Humans" remain her most popular works to date.

How Did Gemma Chan Get Famous?

Gemma Chan became famous primarily through her work as an actress in both film and television. Her breakout role was as a humanoid synth named Anita in the British TV series "Humans", which aired from 2015 to 2018 and had notable success. Following that, she gained recognition globally for her role in the film "Crazy Rich Asians" in 2018, cementing her position as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.