Biography of Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan is a dynamic and captivating British actress of Asian heritage. Her drive and determination have propelled her to stardom in Hollywood blockbusters. Her films regularly dominate the box office and captivate both audiences and critics.
Childhood and Youth
Born in London, Gemma grew up in Sevenoaks, Kent. Her mother moved from China to London with her parents as a child and later worked as a pharmacist at Guy's Hospital. Her father emigrated from Hong Kong as an adult and worked as a chartered engineer.

The decision shocked her parents, who understood firsthand the challenges immigrant families face in achieving success. Her father didn't speak to her for three months! But Gemma stuck to her decision, moved to London, and enrolled in drama school.
Modeling Business
To pay for her education, she started working part-time as a model and quickly found success in the field. Her striking looks caught the attention of top fashion brand managers, who started offering her lucrative contracts. Soon she was promoting products for globally renowned brands like Nivea, Nokia, and Reebok, walking in Valentino fashion shows, and gracing the covers of prestigious magazines. Building on this success, she appeared on television and became one of the top three finalists on the British version of the reality show "Runway."
Acting Career
She first appeared on screen in the teen thriller "When Evil Calls" (2006), where she played a small episodic role. This was followed by roles in "Doctor Who" (2009), "The Exam" (2009), and many others, which became her first steps toward global fame. In 2010, Gemma appeared in the iconic series "Sherlock" and also took part in the filming of the fourth season of the sitcom "The IT Crowd".





Gemma also appeared in the thriller "Don't Worry Darling" by Olivia Wilde and in the miniseries "Extrapolations," an anthology about the near future and climate change....Sersi is not your typical superheroine: she's not the best fighter, she doesn't have impressive abilities. What's important about her is that she's an empath. She has a connection with people, the world, and the Earth. That's her strength.

Gemma Chan's Personal Life
Despite a successful professional career and a busy work schedule, Gemma makes time for her personal life as well. She dated her "Fresh Meat" co-star Jack Whitehall from 2011, after meeting him on set. The couple split by the end of 2017, and Chan moved back to her London apartment.

Gemma Chan Now
In 2023, Chan voiced Natsuko in the English dub of Hayao Miyazaki's animated masterpiece "The Boy and the Bird." She guest-starred in the second season of Apple TV's "Afterparty" and played the lead alongside Ken Watanabe and John David Washington in sci-fi thriller "The Creator."