- Born: November 29, 1982 (age 36 years), London, United Kingdom
- Height: 1.75 m
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actress
- Years active: 2006–present
- Education: Drama Centre London, Worcester College, Oxford, Newstead Wood School
Gemma Chan Quote
- As a means to an end, modelling was good, but I had to distance myself from it when I started working as an actress, because even though I wasn't high-profile, I found in my first write-ups that I'd be referred to as 'model Gemma Chan.'
- Even though I don't necessarily believe in everything that's supernatural, I like being scared and I like things that are suspenseful.
- I visited a Child Friendly Space where children take part in structured play and development activities in a safe environment. These are designed to develop their cognitive ability as well as address their psychosocial needs. As I watched them sing songs and take part in games, it struck me that these kids could be anywhere in the world.
- I've always admired the work that Save the Children does to improve the lives of children and their families all over the world.
- From my experience, I would say no: actors of East Asian descent don't get the opportunities white actors do. I know that's inherently a problem in a country that produces a lot of period drama, but I have to fight so hard to get parts that don't have something to do with China.
