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Alice: I hope you don't regret that. That's just the trying is all. If you don't try, if you don't risk.
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Alice: When I read this novel, it's impossible for me not to think what a miracle it is That the universe emerged, what a miracle it is that consciousness emerged. And what a miracle it is that Blodwyn Pugh, her thoughts and experiences, that they could reach across time and reach into my consciousness. That's a miracle.
Gemma Chan
Gemma Chan (Gemma Chan) , whose real name is Chen Jing, was born on November 29, 1982 in London, England, a Chinese-British actress, graduated from Worcester College, Oxford University.
In 2006, he participated in his first movie " When a Stranger Calls ". In 2008, he appeared in the stage play " Turandot " at the Hampstead Theatre . In 2009, he participated in the science fiction drama " Doctor Who "
[1]
. In 2010, she played Yao Sulin in the suspense drama " Sherlock Season 1 "
[2]
. In 2012, starred in the supernatural suspense drama " Bedlam Season 2 ". In 2014, his spy action movie " Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit " was released
[3]
. In 2015, her starring sci-fi mini-series " Humans " was broadcast
[4]
, and she was shortlisted for the 42nd BBC Awards for Best Actress and Best Breakthrough Actor
[5]
.
In 2016, he participated in the fantasy adventure film " Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them "
[6]
. In 2017, he played the creator of Quintasha in the sci-fi action film " Transformers: The Last Knight "
[7]
. In 2018, he appeared in the romantic comedy " Crazy Rich Asians "
[8]
. In 2019, he played the villain Minerva in the sci-fi action film " Captain Marvel "
[9]
. On November 5, 2021, the starring sci-fi movie " Eternals " was released as Circe
[10]
[27]
.
Early Experience
Gemma Chan grew up in Seven Oaks, Kent, England, and received national swimming training, achieved a violin level 8 and also studied ballet
. Later, with the encouragement of her parents, she entered the Worcester College of Oxford University to study law. In 2006, Gemma Chan gave up his law firm's training contract after graduation and entered the London Theatre Center to study professional acting. In order to pay for her tuition, she worked as a model for one year
. While serving as a model, she participated in the British Sky TV fashion show "Skybridge Pride Season 1" and successfully entered the top 12 model group in the finals
.
Performing Experience
In 2006, he participated in his first movie " When a Stranger Calls " and officially entered the showbiz. In 2008, she starred in the short drama "Universal Declaration of Human Rights"; in the same year, she appeared in the stage play " Turandot " at the Hampstead Theatre in London .
In 2009, he participated in the science fiction drama " Doctor Who " directed by David Tennant
, playing the role of Mia Bennet, the surviving crew member on Mars
; in March, the action short film "Cell: Season 2" starring with Joey Ansah was released; In the same year, she played a Chinese woman in the psychological crime movie " Exam " directed by Stuart Hazeldine .
In 2010, he appeared in the British sitcom " IT Crowd " on Channel 4 ; in June, his spy film " Shanghai " was released; in the same year, in the suspense drama " Sherlock Season 1 " starring Benedict Timothy Carlton Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman Plays the role of Yao Sulin, a Chinese ceramic expert
.
In 2011, he co-starred in the youth drama " Fresh Meat " with Zawe Ashton and others ; in the same year, the drama series " Secret Diary of a Call Girl Season 4 " was broadcast. Gemma Chan played the role of an actress who loves to wear SM clothes. Charlotte
. In 2012, he played Adrian’s lover Cathy in the BBC’s love miniseries " True Love "; in November, his performance in the drama "Sugar-Coated Cannonballs of the Capitalist Class" was staged at the Great Fenborough Theatre in London; in the same year, with Theo The supernatural suspense drama " Bedlam Season 2 " co-starred by James and Will Young was broadcast
.
In 2013, the drama " The Yellow Face " he starred in was limited to the Park Theatre in London; in March, he starred in the crime drama " Shetland Mystery ", as the young female Harty James leading the archaeological excavation
; in the same year, Richard She played a charming female judge in the black comedy " The Double " directed by De Awadi; in addition, she also participated in the romantic drama " Dating Men and Women " directed by John Maybury , as the gay girl Ai Rika
. In 2014, he participated in the Cold War spy miniseries "Heart War" starring Tom Hughes and Brian Cox ; in January, the spy action film " Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit " co-starring with Chris Pine and Kevin Costner was released.
.
In 2015, her starring sci-fi miniseries " Humans " was broadcast
. She played the role of Anita
, a synthetic robot with a beautiful appearance. With this drama, she was nominated for the 42nd BBC Awards for Best Actress and Best Breakthrough Actor Award
; In the same year, she starred in the stage play "Homecoming" in Trafalgar Studios in West End of London
.
In 2016, the fantasy adventure film " Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them " he participated in was released. Gemma Chan played the representative Asian lady of the magical world in the Far East
. In the same year, he participated in the dubbing of the BBC animated series " Rebellion Nursery Rhymes " as Bai Xue The princess made a voice
. In 2017, co-starring with Dominic Cooper in the military thriller " Stratton "
; in the same year, in the sci-fi action film " Transformers: The Last Knight ", he played Quintasha, the creator of the evolving King Kong
.
In 2018, he co-starred in the romantic comedy " Crazy Rich Asians " with Constance Wu and Yeoh Choo Kheng , playing the only role in the actor Nick’s family who understands his plight
; later, starred in the thriller " London Fields " directed by Marty Choo Kheng . "; November 11, was selected as the "Top Ten Most Watched Actors of the Year" by the American Variety Magazine
; in the same year, the historical biopic " Mary Queen of Scots " co-starred with Sersh and Jack Lowden was released, and Gemma Chan played the role of the United Kingdom. Queen Mary I’s most trusted maid, Beth
; in addition, she also participated in the dubbing of the animated series " Watership Down "
.
In 2019, played the super villain Minerva in the " Marvel Cinematic Universe " series of sci-fi action film " Captain Marvel "
; in March, confirmed the starring role in the romantic comedy " Mr. Malcolm's " directed by Emma Holly Jones List "
.
On November 5, 2021, the starring Marvel movie " Eternals " was released
, which played the role of superhero Circe who can reshape the molecular structure of humans or objects
; on December 10, the film " Let Them All Talk " landed HBO Max
.
Personal Life
family situation
Gemma Chan's father is an engineer from Hong Kong, and her mother is a Chinese-Scottish pharmacist
; she also has a younger sister
.
Emotional experience
In 2011, Gemma Chan began dating British actor Jack Whitehall ; in 2017, the two broke up due to busy schedules
.
Character Evaluation
Gemma Chan's beautiful Asian face is exotic
. She has delicate skin, beautiful facial features and slender limbs, and her movements are elegant and light. She is talented, she seems to have been carrying the spotlight, and she exudes a charming and kind temperament
. Through TV series such as "Detective Sherlock" and "Call Girl Diary", Gemma Chan has portrayed one after another deeply rooted characters. In the "Humans" in, Gemma Chan real exciting performance
, she played many corners, designed different language show two roles, a hidden a significant switch freely .
Although an Asian actor, Gemma Chan broke the ethnic limitation and played many non-Asian roles, such as Minerva in "Captain Marvel" and Beth in "Mary Queen of Scots"
. In the movie "Crazy Rich Asians", Gemma Chan vividly captured the breath of Assy's spoiled young lady in every gesture, showing the struggle and heartbreak of a divorced woman
. Its elegant and refined manners left a deep impression on the audience .
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