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Gemma Chan
Chan in 2019
Born(1982-11-29)29 November 1982(age 41)
London, England
Education
OccupationActress
Years active2006–present
Partner(s)Jack Whitehall
(2011–2017)
Dominic Cooper(2018–present)
AwardsFull list
Chinese name
Traditional ChineseTrần tĩnh
Simplified ChineseTrần tĩnh
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinChén Jìng
Yue: Cantonese
Yale RomanizationChàhn Jihng

Gemma Chan(born 29 November 1982)[1]is an English actress.[2]A graduate ofWorcester College, Oxford,Chan began acting during the late 2000s, making her film debut in 2009. She rose to attention with her leading role in theChannel 4science fiction seriesHumans(2015–2018), and gained prominence with her starring roles inCrazy Rich Asiansand asElizabeth HardwickinMary Queen of Scots(both 2018).

She next starred in theMarvel Cinematic UniversefilmsCaptain Marvel(2019) andEternals(2021), portrayingMinn-ErvaandSersi,respectively. She also had a voice role in theDisney animatedfilmRaya and the Last Dragon(2021) and appeared inOlivia Wilde's psychological thrillerDon't Worry Darling(2022) andGareth Edwards' science fiction filmThe Creator(2023). Offscreen, Chan has been labeled afashion icon.

Early life and education

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Gemma Chan was born atGuy's Hospitalin London, England.[3]Her father was an engineer who grew up inHong Kongand her mother was a pharmacist and raised inGreenock,Scotland, after her parents emigrated from Hong Kong.[3][4]

Raised inLocksbottomin theLondon Borough of Bromley,[5]Chan attendedNewstead Wood School for GirlsinOrpington,London and went on to study law atWorcester College, Oxford.[6]Following graduation, Chan gained atraining contractoffer as a graduate at the law firmSlaughter and May,[7][6]but turned it down to study at theDrama Centre Londonand pursue an acting career.[3]

Career

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Early career (2000s)

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Chan made her professional debut inHorror Channel's 2006 miniseriesWhen Evil Calls.[8][9]She was a competitor on the first series of the reality seriesProject Catwalk.[10]Chan made her stage debut in the British premiere ofBertolt Brecht's last play,Turandot,at theHampstead Theatre,London, in 2008.[11]Chan appeared in the autumn 2009 special of the BBC'sDoctor Who,titled "The Waters of Mars",playing geologist Mia Bennett.[12]The episode later won aHugo Award.[13][14]In the same year, Chan starred inExam(2009) which premiered at theEdinburgh International Film Festivalto mixed reviews.[15][16]

Rise to prominence (2010s)

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Chan at the 2013BAFTA Awards

Chan began the 2010s with appearances in two episodes inChannel 4'sThe IT Crowd.[17][18]

Chan's first major role came in 2010,[19]as a heavily accented Chinese immigrant appearing inThe Blind Banker,a first series episode ofBBC'sSherlock.The episode was criticized partly because of its orientalist clichés.[19][20]Chan's next releases,Pimp,(2010) andShanghai(2010), were panned by critics, whileSubmarinepremiered at the35th Toronto International Film Festivalto positive reviews.[21][22]Chan was cast as a series regular in the final series ofSecret Diary of a Call Girl,as the rival ofBillie Piper's character.[23]The series aired onITV2in 2011.[24]

Later that year, she appeared in Channel 4'sFresh Meat[25]and made a film forAmnesty Internationalto celebrate the 60th anniversary of theUniversal Declaration of Human Rights.[6]In 2012, Chan appeared inBedlam,[26]True Love,a five-part semi-improvised television series produced byWorking Title,[27]and the British premiere ofYellow Faceby American playwrightDavid Henry HwangatThe Park Theatre,London. Chan returned for its 2014 revival at theRoyal National Theatre.[28]While promoting the play, Chan spoke about her struggles to get cast in non Chinese-related productions andperiod dramasdue to her ethnicity.[29]

In November 2013, Chan performed in the world premiere ofOur AjaxbyTimberlake Wertenbakerat theSouthwark Playhouse,London.[30]Michael Billington ofThe Guardiandescribed her performance as "beautifully svelte omniscience".[31]Later that year, she starred in crime dramaShetland,[32][33]and guest-starred inDeath in Paradiseand romantic dramaDates.[34]Chan appeared inThe Double(2013), which premiered at the2013 Toronto International Film Festivalto critical success.[35][36]

Chan at the 2014BIFA Awards

Chan appeared in the action-thrillerJack Ryan: Shadow Recruit(2014), which met mixed reception but financial success.[37][38]In 2015 she portrayed Ruth in theWest Endrevival ofHarold Pinter's domestic dramaThe Homecomingdirected byJamie Lloyd.She received rave reviews with Michael Billington ofThe Guardianwriting, that "Chan shows, with great skill...a coolly inscrutable Ruth".[39]TheEvening Standarddescribed Chan's performance as "cool" and "elegant".[40]Chan said of the experience "There is a lot of ambiguity with [my] character and in [Pinter's] text, but as you work on it you have to make choices and decide what your truth is... A lot of people think she's controversial and ask why she behaves the way she behaves, and it's been really interesting trying to work that out."[41]

That same year she portrayed the protagonist's girlfriend, Chen-Lin, in French comedy-dramaBelles Familles(2015), which was released at the2015 Toronto International Film Festival.[42][43]She lent her voice to BBC's animated miniseriesWatership Downin 2018.[44]Chan starred as the anthropomorphic robot Anita/Mia inHumans,anAMC/Channel 4science-fiction drama, from 2015 to 2018.[45][46]The A.V. Clubwrote that Chan "anchors the series", with her performance "awakening in ways both subtle and overt... to reflect every new emotion."[47]Chan voiced robotQuintessainTransformers: The Last Knight(2017), which was panned by critics.[48]Chan starred in action-thrillerStratton(2017) as the titular character's "smart-girl" colleague, Aggie.[49]In 2018, Chan joinedAndrea Riseborough,Jane Horrocks,Jaime Winstone,andLaura Carmichaelto star in a film produced byActionAid,encouraging the British public to support girls at risk of sexual violence.[50]

Chan at the 2019Screen Actors Guild Awards

Also in 2018, Chan co-starred asAstrid Leong-Teoin the filmCrazy Rich Asians.[51][19]Originally asked to portray the lead, Chan preferred the "more intriguing" role of Astrid.[52]She first heard about the novelCrazy Rich Asiansin a text message from her sister, read it on holiday, and "fell in love with Astrid".[53]On her role, Chan stated that "what you see with Astrid is not necessarily what you get. There are layers to her... [she] seemingly has it all together.[54]The film became the highest-grossing romantic comedy of the decade and received critical acclaim for its cast, visuals and on-screen representation.[55][56]The Hollywood Reporterlauded Chan as "a radiant presence who lights up her every scene".[57]

That same year, she featured in the short film titledLeading Lady Partsin support of theTime's Up movement.[58]Chan appeared as Petronella inLondon Fields(2018), which was a box-office bomb.[59]Chan portrayedElizabeth HardwickinJosie Rourke's directorial debut,historical dramaMary Queen of Scots(2018), which premiered at theAFI Fest.[60]Chan's casting "provoked controversy among internet trolls", as her character had been a white woman.[61]Chan responded that "ifJohn Waynecan playGenghis Khan,I can playBess of Hardwick"and remarked that" art should reflect life now. "[61]Chan appeared inCaptain Marvel(2019) in a supporting role asMinn-Erva,a sniper who is part of theKreeStarforce.[62]The role required an extensive amount ofprosthetic makeup,described as "four layers of airbrush paint" that took four hours to apply.[63]The film had thesixth-biggest opening of all timeto critical success.[64][65]That same year, she was one of fifteen women selected to appear on the cover of the September 2019 issue ofBritish Vogue,by guest editorMeghan, Duchess of Sussex.[66]

Established career (2020s)

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Chan at the premiere ofDon't Worry Darlingin 2022

In 2020 Chan starred alongsideMeryl StreepinSteven Soderbergh's comedyLet Them All Talk.[67]She portrayed Karen, a literary agent who has a "maybe-romance" with her client's nephew.[68]The film premiered onHBO Maxto positive reception.[69]That same year, Chan was the fifteenth recipient of the Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future award, given for her "distinguished acting achievements" and "personal embodiment of timeless style and grace".[70]Chan voiced the warrior princess Namaari, the antagonist of theDisneyanimated filmRaya and the Last Dragon,which premiered in March 2021.[71]The film was received positively by critics.[72]That May, she briefly producedHold Still, Vincent,a podcast about the 1982murder of Vincent Chin.[73]It was subsequently pulled from distribution by the producing team after it was revealed that the podcast's production company did not consult with Chin's estate during the project.[74]November 2021 saw the release of theMarvel StudiosfilmEternals,in which she starred asSersi,a member of the titular race. This was her second role in theMarvel Cinematic UniverseafterCaptain Marvel(2019).[75]

Chan appeared in theApple TV+anthology seriesExtrapolations.[76]Chan had a voice role in the English dub version ofHayao Miyazaki's Japanese animated filmThe Boy and the Heron(2023).[77]Chan appears inpsychological thrillerDon't Worry Darlingdirected byOlivia Wildeand appears in science fiction filmThe Creatordirected byGareth Edwards,[78].

Chan will next star inDuke Johnson's upcoming filmThe Actor,based on the novelMemorybyDonald E. Westlake.[79][80]

Advocacy and activism

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Chan (third from left) atEdwards Air Force Basealongside herCaptain Marvelcostars

Chan travelled withSave the ChildrentoLebanonto meetSyrian child refugeesin 2017.[81]In 2018 she partnered withMoetto support Help Refugees UK.[82]She volunteered for Cook-19, an organization that delivers meals to key workers, during theCOVID-19 pandemic.[83]Chan has supportedUNICEF UKsince 2015 and travelled toJamaicato raise awareness ofdomestic violencewith the organisation in 2019.[84]She participated inSoccer Aidto raise funds for the charity in 2019.[85]She participated in WorldChildren's Daycommemorations in 2020.[86]She was appointed a celebrity ambassador for UNICEF UK in 2021.[87]

In response to thexenophobic and racist attacks against people of East and Southeast Asian descentduring theCOVID-19 pandemic,Chan advocated for the #StopAAPIhate movement and fundraising campaign.[88][89]In May 2021 Chan launched the #StopESEAHate campaign to assist people of East and Southeast Asian descent who are victims ofhate crimes.[89]

Public image and fashion

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Chan at the2022 Venice Film Festival

Labeled afashion icon,[90]Chan is recognised for her "polished and flawless" style.[91]Herold Hollywoodstyle andred carpetfashion choices have been widely publicised.[92]

The 2018 comedyCrazy Rich Asiansbrought Chan to international attention. The following year, she attended the91st Academy Awardswearing afuchsia pinkValentinodress, which gained significant media attention and praise from critics.Harper's Bazaardescribed the look as "parachute-like" and praised it as "an Oscars red carpet triumph".[93]Chan was featured in best-dressed rankings by multiple publications, includingHarper's Bazaar,[94]Town & Country,[95]andVogue.[96]ForVogue,Alice Birell wrote, "The designer of the moment, the colour of the moment, the silhouette of the moment and yet nothing about this is over produced. Another absolute bullseye for Chan. I wouldn't want to be stepping out of the car right after her…", and Remy Rippon said it "...feels befitting of the most glamarous night of awards season".[97]Additionally, Zara Wong wrote, "I can't recall if there's ever been a stronger and more consistent red carpet style star debut, and it makes me even prouder that someone of Chinese heritage has made such a style impact in Hollywood. Gemma Chan is undoubtedly the favourite look at the Vogue office, and this will go down in Oscar history.".[97]

Chan attended the 2019Met Galadressed byTom Ford,embracing the year's"camp" theme.Her look was compiled of a "dazzling chainmail dress" and "Taylor-inspired headpiece" designed by Ford, with "Chan's straight locks" paying tribute toCher,as Chan said, "You don't really get more icon thanElizabeth Taylorand Cher, so no pressure ". Emily Chan ofVoguecompared Chan's "dramatic headress" to Taylor's "famous number from the filmBoom!and a 1967masked ballatVenice'sRezzonico Palace.".[98]Chan was featured inVogue's selection of the "best beauty moments from the 2019 Met Gala".[99]Other notable fashion appearances of Chan include theCaptain Marvelpremiere in 2019, where she wore customRalph & Russo;the2019Vanity FairOscar party,styled byTom FordandJimmy Choo;the2019 Critics' Choice Awards,dressed byJason Wu;the2019 Golden Globes,where she wore aValentinocouturehybrid grown; among several others through the years.[100]

Amalissa Hall ofTatlerpraised Chan as "a fixture on major red carpets and front rows of fashion shows", writing that "in each of her appearances, [Chan] delivers a memorable look".[101]Continuing her partnership withLouis Vuitton,Chan's custom archival-inspired black dress from the 2022In America-themedMet Galawas praised among the "best-dressed" of the night.[102][103]Teen Voguelisted Chan among their "24 Celebrities Who Nailed It" list.[104]Chan's styles at the2022and2023 Cannes Film Festivalswere also praised, where she respectively wore a "sheergothicgown "[105][106]and a "white gown adorned with sparklingpailettes",[107]further continuing her partnership withLouis Vuitton.Chan also wore Louis Vuitton to the 2023Vogue Worldevent, with a custom "organzadress covered in bluish silver paillettes ".[108]In 2024, Chan was featured inEdward Enninful's finalBritish Voguecover, titled "40 Megastars, One Magnificent Image", appearing alongside forty notable female celebrities includingMiley Cyrus,Jane Fonda,Kaia Gerber,Salma Hayek,Dua LipaandOprah Winfrey.[109]

Chan has also been praised for promotingAsian fashion designers.Faye Bradley of theSouth China Morning Post(SCMP) wrote that Chan "made a point of wearing Asian designers on every step of her press tour to promoteCrazy Rich Asians"."I think we are all becoming more aware that the greater platform you have the more responsibility you have, but it just isn’t about speaking about designers, it is about speaking up when we see disparity or a problem, "Chan toldThe Hollywood Reporter.Examples of Asian designers Chan has worn at public events include acouturechiffonMiss Soheegown accompanied by Anabela Chan jewellery at theNewport Beach Film Festivalin February 2023; a strapless pinkJason Wugown to an event byGeorgeandAmal Clooney;a flower-styleOscar de la Rentadress by "Slaysian" creative director Laura Kim;[110]at the2022 Cannes Film Festival;among multiple others.[111]

Personal life

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Chan dated English comedianJack Whitehallfrom 2011 to 2017.[112][113]She began a relationship with English actorDominic Cooperin 2018.[113][114]They reside together in London.[114]

In September 2013, Chan appeared at theOld Baileyin central London as a witness to a fatal stabbing outsidePutney Bridge tube station.[115]

Political views

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Chan and her partnerDominic Cooperparticipated in the People's Vote March, expressing support for asecond Brexit referendum,in October 2018.[116]She has criticised both theConservativeandLabourparties for their processes in choosing leadership.[117][118]

Filmography

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Key
† Denotes projects that have not yet been released

Film

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Year Film Role Notes
2006 When Evil Calls Molly Nelson
2009 Exam Chinese woman
2010 Pimp Bo
Shanghai Shin Shin
Submarine Kim-Lin
2013 The Double Glamorous Judge
2014 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Amy Chang
2015 Love Is a Four Letter Word: Worth Seven Points Wife Short film
Families Chen-Lin
2016 Everyday Performance Artists Melody Short film
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Madam Ya Zhou
2017 Transformers: The Last Knight Quintessa(voice)
Stratton Aggy
2018 Crazy Rich Asians Astrid Leong-Teo
London Fields Petronella
Mary Queen of Scots Elizabeth Hardwick
Intrigo: Dear Agnes Henny
Leading Lady Parts Herself Short film
2019 Captain Marvel Minn-Erva
2020 Let Them All Talk Karen
2021 Raya and the Last Dragon Namaari (voice) [119]
Eternals Sersi
2022 Don't Worry Darling Shelley
2023 The Creator Maya Fey / Nirmata
The Boy and the Heron Natsuko (voice) English dub[120]
TBA The Actor† Edna Post-production
Josephine† Post-production[121]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2006 Project Catwalk Herself 10 episodes; finalist
2009 Doctor Who Mia Bennett Episode: "The Waters of Mars"
2010 The IT Crowd Ivana / Female Sulu Episodes: "The Final Countdown", "Reynholm vs. Reynholm"
Sherlock Soo Lin Yao Episode: "The Blind Banker"
2011 Secret Diary of a Call Girl Charlotte Regular (season 4)
Fresh Meat Ruth Recurring
2012 Bedlam Kiera Regular (season 2)
True Love Kathy Television miniseries
2013 Shetland Hattie James Television series; series 1
Death in Paradise Jennifer Cheung Series 2, episode 7
Dates Erica Episodes: "Erica and Kate", "Erica and Callum"
2014 The Game Chen Mei Television miniseries
2015–18 Humans Anita/Mia Lead role
2015 Brotherhood Miss Pemberton Recurring
2016 Revolting Rhymes Snow White(voice) 2 episodes
2018 Watership Down Dewdrop (voice) 4 episodes
2019 I Am Hannah Hannah TV film; also writer
2020 Thunderbirds Are Go Professor Kwark (voice) Episode: "Icarus"
2023 Extrapolations Natasha Alper Episode: "2066: Lola"
The Afterparty "Zoë" Episode: "Vivian and Zoë"
2025 Affolter Brothers Junkyard Dogs (TV Series TBS) Otis (voice) Episodes

Theatre

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Year Title Role Playwright Theatre
2008 Turandot Ragged / Shu Meh / Su Bertolt Brecht Hampstead Theatre
2012 The Sugar-Coated Bullets of the Bourgeoisie Anders Lustgarten Finborough Theatre[122]
2013 Yellow Face(UK premiere) Leah Anne Cho David Henry Hwang The Park Theatre
Our Ajax(World premiere) Athena Timberlake Wertenbaker Southwark Playhouse
2014 Yellow Face Leah Anne Cho David Henry Hwang Royal National Theatre
2015 The Homecoming Ruth Harold Pinter Trafalgar Studios[123]

Video games

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Year Title Voice Role Notes Ref.
2023 Diablo IV Erys Season 2 character [124]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Project Result Ref.
2015 Broadcasting Press Guild Awards Best Actress Humans Nominated
2018 Screen Actors Guild Awards Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture Crazy Rich Asians Nominated [125]
National Board of Review Best Ensemble Won
Music City Critics' Association Best Supporting Actress Nominated
2019 MTV Movie Awards Best Fight Captain Marvel Won [126]
National Film and Television Awards Best Actress Nominated
2022 Gold List Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Eternals Won [127][128]

Authored articles

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  • Chan, Gemma (14 March 2017)."We Can't Turn Our Backs on a Generation of Syrian Children".Save the Children.
  • Chan, Gemma (9 March 2021)."Gemma Chan: I want all women to be able to live without violence".Harper's Bazaar.
  • Chan, Gemma (8 January 2022)."Gemma Chan on the truth about her father's life at sea: 'He knew what it was like to have nothing'".The Guardian.

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