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From "Sherlock" to Marvel's "Eternals": the rise of Chinese actor Jama Chen

author:Grace in Hangzhou

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It's hard for Asian actors to break through in Hollywood or any Western film scene, and it's even harder for actresses. However, over the years, with the gradual rise of China's international status and the continuous improvement of market potential, Chinese actresses have gradually emerged, let's take a look at this Chinese actress who has broken through some famous names.

Gemma Chan

From "Sherlock" to Marvel's "Eternals": the rise of Chinese actor Jama Chen

Most Chinese first met Gemma Chen must have been in "Sherlock", a 2010 TV series that is very wayward, with an average of only one season in two years, and only three episodes in one season, which can be said to be very British. However, its unique creativity and excellent production have still gained a large number of fans.

Jama Chen starred in the first season, which was almost the first time that a Chinese-American face appeared in a blockbuster drama.

From "Sherlock" to Marvel's "Eternals": the rise of Chinese actor Jama Chen

Subsequently, Gemma successively starred in the world's first Asian film "Picking Gold", and the "Harry Potter" spin-off film "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them".

From "Sherlock" to Marvel's "Eternals": the rise of Chinese actor Jama Chen

In 2021, the Marvel movie "Eternals" starring Gemma was officially announced, and she finally played the heroine of the global hit movie after ten years of struggle.

From "Sherlock" to Marvel's "Eternals": the rise of Chinese actor Jama Chen

Gemma Chen, a law graduate, was equally successful as an actress. While her success was contributed to by many factors, it still taught us that don't be afraid to make a choice, the right direction is always worth doing.

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