British Actress Known for "Crazy Rich Asians," "Eternals" & "Josephine"

London, UK
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Gemma Chan Biography

Gemma Chan is a British actress known for her transition from studying law at the University of Oxford to a career in film, television, and theater. After attending Drama Centre London, Chan began her career in the entertainment industry as a model, appearing on the first season of "Project Catwalk" and in various advertising campaigns before moving into acting.

Chan has appeared in British television series such as "Doctor Who," "Sherlock," "Secret Diary of a Call Girl," "Fresh Meat," and "Bedlam." She gained wider recognition for her leading role in the Channel 4 science fiction series "Humans," earning a nomination for a Broadcasting Press Guild Award for her portrayal of Anita. In 2026, she starred in Peacock's limited series "The Five Star Weekend." Her stage work includes performances in the UK premiere of David Henry Hwang's "Yellow Face" at The Park Theatre and the world premiere of "Our Ajax" by Timberlake Wertenbaker at Southwark Playhouse in London.

Chan starred in "Crazy Rich Asians," a Hollywood production featuring an all-Asian cast, where her role as Astrid Leong-Teo contributed to the film's commercial success. She also appeared as Elizabeth Hardwick in "Mary Queen of Scots" and took on roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films "Captain Marvel" and "Eternals," portraying Minn-Erva and Sersi, respectively. Additional film credits include Olivia Wilde's psychological thriller "Don't Worry Darling," Gareth Edwards' science fiction film "The Creator," and Duke Johnson's film "The Actor."

Chan received the Women In Film Max Mara Face of the Future Award and won Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Gold List Awards for her performance in "Eternals." In addition to her acting career, Chan is active in advocacy, launching the #StopESEAHate campaign to support East and Southeast Asian communities in the UK. She contributed to "East Side Voices: Essays Celebrating East & Southeast Asian Identity in Britain" and has written articles for Save the Children and Harper's Bazaar. Chan was recognized at the Annual Apex for Youth Inspiration Awards Gala for her contributions to the Asian-American community. Her work spans acting, diversity advocacy, and writing, making her a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/30/2026.

Gemma Chan Videos

Gemma Chan Discusses Her Iconic Met Gala Looks

Gemma Chan Discusses Her Iconic Met Gala Looks

From her iconic pink Valentino gown at the Met Gala to Celine Dion pole dancing, ELLE UK cover star Gemma Chan talks us through her favourite fashion...

Gemma Chan Talks Anti-Asian Hate, Imposter Syndrome

Gemma Chan Talks Anti-Asian Hate, Imposter Syndrome

“It’s only a fairly recent thing that Asian females have been able to be the protagonists of stories,” Gemma Chan tells Zing Tsjeng in the...

'Crazy Rich Asians' Star Gemma Chan Talks Crush and Queer Eye

'Crazy Rich Asians' Star Gemma Chan Talks Crush and Queer Eye

Gemma Chan gets real about her favorite movies, her desire for a "Queer Eye" makeover, and her biggest TV character crush.

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    Gemma Chan is a keynote speaker and industry expert whose speaking topics include Actor, Asian & Pacific Heritage, Celebrity, Entertainment, European Heritage, Models, Performing Arts, Social Activism
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