Gemma Chan is best known as Astrid Leong in Crazy Rich Asians, Mia in Humans, and Sersi in Eternals.
Films
- The CreatorMaya2023
- Don’t Worry DarlingShelly2022
- EternalsSersi2021
- Let Them All TalkKaren2020
- Captain MarvelMinn-Erva2019
- Mary Queen of ScotsBess of Hardwick2018
- Crazy Rich AsiansAstrid Leong-Teo2018
- Transformers: The Last KnightQuintessa2017
TV shows
- The CrownPenny Knatchbull2024
- HumansMia (also known as Anita)2015
- Doctor WhoMia Bennett (episode: "The Crimson Horror")2013
- Fresh MeatLois2011
- Secret Diary of a Call GirlAmber2010
- SherlockSoo Lin Yao (episode: "The Blind Banker")2010
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About Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan is a British actress and former model, born in London to a Chinese-Malaysian father and a Scottish-Chinese mother. She rose to prominence with her role as Mia in the Channel 4 sci-fi series Humans and gained international fame as Astrid Leong in the romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians. Chan has since become a sought-after talent in both British and Hollywood productions, known for her…
FAQs
What was Gemma Chan’s breakthrough role?
Her breakthrough role was as Mia, a synth with advanced artificial intelligence, in the Channel 4 series Humans (2015–2018).
Is Gemma Chan in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?
Yes, she played Minn-Erva in Captain Marvel (2019) and later starred as the lead Sersi in Eternals (2021).
What is Gemma Chan’s background?
She was born in London on 29 November 1982 to a Chinese-Malaysian father and a Scottish-Chinese mother. She studied law at the University of Oxford before pursuing acting.
Has Gemma Chan won any awards?
She has been nominated for several awards, including a BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for Humans, and has won the Empire Award for Best Female Newcomer for Crazy Rich Asians.
What upcoming projects does Gemma Chan have?
As of 2025, she is set to appear in the second season of The Crown as Penny Knatchbull and has been cast in the film The Actor.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026