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Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 30, 1982
Age43
BirthplaceLondon, England, UK
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Gemma Chan's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDog
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForStarring in 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Humans,' 'Eternals,' and 'Captain Marvel.'

Intro

Gemma Chan is a British actress and former fashion model, known for her roles in film, television, and theatre. She has gained international recognition for her performances in projects such as 'Crazy Rich Asians,' 'Humans,' and Marvel's 'Eternals.'

Early Life & Background

Gemma Chan was born and raised in London, England. Her father is an engineer who grew up in Hong Kong, and her mother is a pharmacist who emigrated from China to the UK as a child. Chan studied law at Worcester College, Oxford, before pursuing acting at the Drama Centre London.

Career Highlights

  • Breakout role as Anita/Mia in Channel 4's science fiction series 'Humans' (2015–2018).
  • Portrayed Astrid Leong-Teo in the box office hit 'Crazy Rich Asians' (2018).
  • Played Minn-Erva in 'Captain Marvel' (2019) and Sersi in Marvel's 'Eternals' (2021).
  • Appeared in critically acclaimed films such as 'Let Them All Talk' (2020) and 'Mary Queen of Scots' (2018).

Trivia

  • Gemma Chan is known for her advocacy on diversity and representation in film and television.
  • She is a vocal supporter of various human rights causes, including working with UNICEF UK as an ambassador.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Gemma Chan?

Gemma Chan is 43 years old.

When was Gemma Chan born?

Gemma Chan was born the 30 November 1982.

Where is Gemma Chan from?

London, England, UK.

On Her Birth-Day

About November 30th, 1982, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 30, 1982, a letter bomb addressed to Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher exploded inside 10 Downing Street, injuring office manager Peter Taylor. The device, sent by the 'Animal Rights Militia,' was designed to burn rather than explode. Four additional bombs were intercepted before reaching their intended targets. The 'Animal Rights Militia' was an unknown group at the time, and other animal welfare organizations had no prior knowledge of them.
  • Day of the week: November 30th, 1982 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Truly by Lionel Richie
  • #1 UK song: Save Your Love by Renee & Renato
  • Popular movie: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan directed by Nicholas Meyer

Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 30th, 1982.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gemma_Chan
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2789369/
  3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gemma-Chan