Gemma Chan is an actress known for portraying various important roles in popular TV series like Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Fresh Meat, and The Waters of Mars. She has done endorsement work for popular brands like Investec Derby Festival, UNICEF, and Amnesty International. She has a mild social media fan base with more than 100k followers on Instagram and more than 60k followers on Twitter.
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Residence
Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Nationality
Education
Gemma completed her schooling from Newstead Wood School for Girls in Orpington in the London borough of Bromley. She later went on to complete her degree in law from Worcester College, Oxford. She then channeled her passion for acting and enrolled herself at the Drama Centre London.
Family
- Father – He is an Engineer.
- Mother – Helen Born (Pharmacist)
- Siblings – She has a sister.
Manager
Gemma Chan is represented by Independent Talent Group Ltd.
Boyfriend / Spouse
Gemma Chan has dated –
- (2011-2017) – Comedian Jack met Gemma on the sets of Fresh Meat in 2011 and they instantly hit it off. The two began dating and moved in together. After 6 years together, the couple decided to call it quits in September 2017, due to their hectic work schedules.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Gemma has Scottish-Chinese ancestry on her mother’s side.
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Her smile
- Mole on the upper lip
Brand Endorsements
Gemma has done endorsement work for the following brands –
- Investec Derby Festival
- UNICEF
- Amnesty International
Best Known For
Her portrayal of diverse Asian characters on various television sitcoms like Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Fresh Meat, Doctor Who, and The Waters of Mars.
First Film
Gemma made her theatrical film debut in the mystery-thriller When Evil Calls as Molly Nelson in 2006.
First TV Show
Gemma made her television show debut in the reality series Project Catwalk as a contestant in 2006.
Personal Trainer
Gemma has revealed that she is not fond of exercise. However, she ensures that her diet consists of iron, vitamins and lean .
Below is what Gemma’s diet usually consists of –
- Breakfast – Orange juice with scrambled egg and bacon on toast, Peppermint or Green Tea
- Snacks – Nuts, Fruits, Coffee, , and Minstrels
- Lunch – Beef Stroganoff with rice and salad with Apple Crumble and Custard
- Dinner – Cod Loin with Basil and Tomatoes with steamed beans
Gemma Chan Favorite Things
- Place – Ibiza
- Football Team – Arsenal
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Gemma Chan Facts
- For her role in the television series Humans, she attended synth school.
- She used to be a national level competitive swimmer.
- She learned ballet when she was young.
- Gemma learned how to play the violin when she was 14 years old.
- Her parents were skeptical when she decided to pursue her acting career, and her father refused to speak with her for 3 months.
- She admitted that she has not visited her parents’ hometown since she was 11 years old.
- She was very shy when she was in school.
- Gemma considers her primary schoolteacher to be her role model.
- Gemma decided to venture into modeling to pay her fees for drama school.
- Her maternal grandparents escaped from Communist China before the outbreak of the Cultural Revolution. They were the first family with Chinese lineage to set base in Greenock, Scotland.
- Follow Gemma on and .
Featured Image by Gemma Chan / Instagram
Facts of Gemma Chan
- Gender Female
- full nameGemma Chan
- nicknamesGemma
- birthplaceLondon, England, United Kingdom
- Date of Birth November 29, 1982
- Age 42 years 0 months
- Horoscope Sagittarius
- Lucky Number 6
- Lucky Stone Turquoise
- Lucky Color Orange
- Best Match for Marriage Leo, Aquarius
- ethnicity / ethnic backgroundMultiracial
- nationalityAmerican
- net worth$6 Million
- professionActress
- weight58 kg or 128 lbs
- height5 ft 8 in or 173 cm
- hair colorBlack
- eye colorDark Brown
- body type / buildSlim
- high schoolNewstead Wood School
- collegeWorcester College, Oxford
- motherHelen Born