Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 29/11/1982 |
| Age | 43 years |
| Birthplace | London, England |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan was left off the announced cast list for the Crazy Rich Asians HBO sequel series, which kept several returning cast members. At the 2026 BFI London Film Festival screening of Josephine, she said she loves the film and its cast and hopes to return as Astrid, but she has not confirmed her involvement.
Chan gave an update on her planned biopic of Anna May Wong, Hollywood's first Chinese-American movie star. She said the project, developed with Working Title Films and producer Nina Yang Bongiovi, is still in development and that a script exists.
Josephine, a thriller drama starring Chan and Channing Tatum and directed by Beth de Araújo, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. It won the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award in the Dramatic competition, and it later had its international premiere in the main competition at the Berlin International Film Festival.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Gemma Chan is a British film, television and theatre actress who has also worked as a fashion model. She began acting in the late 2000s and made her film debut in 2009. She is known for the Channel 4 and AMC science-fiction drama Humans and for the film Crazy Rich Asians, and she has advocated for more Asian roles and stories on screen. In 2026 she starred in the thriller drama Josephine, alongside Channing Tatum, and she is developing a biopic of Hollywood star Anna May Wong. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 175 cm |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Worcester College, Oxford (law) |
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Personal Life
| Partner History | Jack Whitehall (2011–2017); Dominic Cooper (2018–present) |
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Relationships & More
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Family
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| Siblings | Younger sister |
Career
| Early Work | Appeared as a model, including on the reality series Project Catwalk, and in television roles such as Secret Diary of a Call Girl and Sherlock | ||||
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| Breakthrough | Lead role as Anita/Mia in the science-fiction drama Humans (2015–2018) | ||||
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| Voice Work | Voiced Dewdrop in the animated series Watership Down | ||||
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. She placed among the top three on the reality show Project Catwalk. | |
| 2. She received classical training on the violin and piano as a child. | |
| 3. She initially studied law at Oxford before pursuing acting. |
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