8 Things You Didn’t Know About Gemma Chan

Gemma Chan, who rose to prominence for her roles in “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit” and “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” is best known for her portrayal of Minn-Erva in the 2019 Marvel Studios film “Captain Marvel.”

She has begun to gain popularity, so we’ve gathered some little-known facts about her that will help you get to know her better.

8 Things You Didn’t Know About Gemma Chan

1. She Has A Law Degree

To be honest, she’s as intelligent as she is beautiful, and she had an offer to work for a firm that she turned down in order to become an actor. She was adamant about what she wanted, and it’s possible that her legal studies will come in handy later on.

2. Among The Three Models To Reach Sky One’s Project Catwalk

This is the equivalent of Project Runway in the United States. She was one of the three who made it this far, and as a result, she found herself in magazines and in various advertisements, giving her the kind of exposure that a young model cannot afford.

3. Her Work As A Model Was To Fund Her Acting Classes

This is very smart. She didn’t seem to invest in anything other than herself, and it appears to have paid off because she’s on her way and doing well so far. ^[1]

4. Trained In Playing Violin And Piano

This woman appears to be one skill set piled on top of another, making her quite unique in that she can do so much but chooses to focus on acting the majority of the time. This is the type of person who can’t help but be fascinated. ^[2]

5. Witnessed The Murder Of A Homeless Man

She stayed with the man until the police arrived, but the help arrived too late, and he died in her arms. She then appeared at trial the following year when she was summoned to testify against the assailant. ^[3]

6. Guest Appearance In Doctor Who

Playing Mia Bennett on Dr. Who may have been a forgettable role for some, but for anyone who wants to be someone, having this on their resume would be a huge plus.

7. Initially Her Father Wasn’t Supportive Of Her Switching Career

Gemma Chan’s father, a Hong Kong-born engineer, was initially skeptical about her career change. According to the eternal actress, he refused to speak to her for months because he was concerned about his daughter’s chances of breaking into the entertainment industry due to the lack of Asian representation in film. ^[4]

8. Also Tried Stage Acting

Gemma felt that television and theatre were insufficient, so she decided to try her luck in the theatre. She made an excellent decision, appearing in six theatre productions, including Turandot, The Sugar Coated Bullets of the Bourgeoisie, Yellow Face, Our Ajax, Yellow Face in the UK, and The Homecoming.