Gemma Chan is a British actress who is famously known for her acting in the movie Crazy Rich Asians and also as Sersi in Marvel’s Eternals.
In one sight, Gemma Chan looks like a very successful person who made her way into the acting industry very easily. But this is not true. Gemma Chan was born to immigrant parents who hails from a poor family in Hong Kong.
Gemma Chan Life, Bio, Career, Net Worth, Marvel, Height, Relationship, Boy Friend, Social Media And More
Gemma Chan’s parents did everything in their hands to provide a better life for their children and have been always a support pillar for Gemma Chan and her passion for acting. Get to know more about Gemma Chan’s parents and her personal life in this article.
An Insight Into Gemma Chan’s Personal Life And Her Family
Gemma Chan was born on 29th November 1982 into an immigrant family settled in London. Gemma Chan was raised in London and went to Worcester College, Oxford from where she graduated in law studies.
Gemma Chan’s father is an engineer who was born to a very poor family in Hong Kong and moved to England after working years in Hong Kong. Her mother was a pharmacist at Guy’s Hospital who hails from Scotland. Gemma Chan has a younger sister named Helen Chan and is working as an associate director at a financial PR firm.
After completing her law education at Worcester College, Gemma Chan was offered a training contract from the law firm Slaughter and May but didn’t accept the offer to pursue her acting career. Completing her education, Gemma Chan joined the Drama Centre London.
Gemma Chan’s Career As An Actress
Gemma Chan’s first professional appearance was in the movie When Evil Calls in a minor role. Chan’s stage debut was in 2008 in the Turandot at Hampstead theatre.
After her first debut performance, Chan was seen in many movies and TV series like Doctor Who, Sherlock, Exam, Pimp, Shanghai, Submarine, Secret Diary of A Call Girl, Fresh Meat, Bedlam, and True Love doing minor and supporting roles.
Gemma Chan had appeared in the British premiere of the play ‘Yellow Face’ and her acting in the play received alot of appreciation from many famous people and organizations. Chen was a cast member of the TV series Dates and was the main character of the series.
Gemma Chan’s first big project and her major breakthrough were in the movie Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit which was released in 2014 and the movie met a great financial success in theatres. Two years later, Chen has appeared in the Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them movie which was also a successful movie.
By appearing in these two movies, Chen was recognized by people and has been part of the famous movie Crazy Rich Asians. For Crazy Rich Asians, Chen was approached for doing the role of the main character but Chen insisted that she wants to do the character named Astrid. The film became the highest-grossing rom-com of the decade and Chen was nominated for the SAG Best Supporting Actress Award for her performance in Crazy Rich Asians.
Later she appeared in the historical drama Mary, the Queen of Scots in which she played Elizabeth Hardwick. Chan was also part of the movie Captain Marvel in which she played the character Minn-Erva.
Chen worked with Meryl Streep in the movie Let Them All Talk. In 2021, the Marvel movie Eternals was released and Chan played the character of Sersi in the movie, which is one of the main characters of Eternals. She also voice acted for the series Watership Down and for the Disney movie, Raya and the Last Dragon.
Gemma Chan’s upcoming projects include the sequels of Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend and Rich People Problems. She will also appear in the psychology thriller Don’t Worry Darling, science fiction film True Love, and horror film Cuckoo.
Is Gemma Chan Married Or Dating Anyone?
Gemma Chan is not married but is in a romantic relationship with the English actor Dominic Cooper. The couple started dating in 2018 and is living together in London.
Before being in a relationship with Dominic Cooper, Chen dated Jack Whitehall, an English actor and comedian. The couple broke up in 2017 after dating for six years.
What Is The Net Worth Of Gemma Chan?
Gemma Chan has an estimated net worth of 6 million USD. Chan born in a middle-class immigrant family became very successful in her career and made all her fortunes because of her commitment and talent in acting.
How Tall Is Gemma Chan?
Gemma Chan is a tall woman who stands at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighs about 52kgs. Gemma Chan is of Asian ethnicity and has dark brown hair and eyes. Her body measurement is 34-26-34 inches.
Is Gemma Chan Active On Instagram?
Gemma Chan is active on Instagram and has 2.2 million followers. She is also active on Twitter and has over 200k followers.
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