Gemma Chan
English actress; starred in 'Crazy Rich Asians'
Born
November 29th, 1982
42 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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An accomplished actress gained recognition for roles in film and television. Notably starred in the blockbuster 'Crazy Rich Asians' as Astrid Leong. Portrayed Phyla-Vell in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'Eternals'. Featured in the television series 'Humans', which explored themes of artificial intelligence and consciousness, contributing to the show's critical success.
Starred in 'Crazy Rich Asians'
Portrayed Phyla-Vell in 'Eternals'
Featured in 'Humans'
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