{"id":269644,"date":"2019-03-19T13:47:02","date_gmt":"2019-03-19T19:47:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/b1024929"},"modified":"2019-03-19T13:47:02","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T19:47:02","slug":"why-gemma-chans-crazy-good-year-is-only-just-beginning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alwaysmountaintime.com\/kidn\/music-news\/why-gemma-chans-crazy-good-year-is-only-just-beginning\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Gemma Chan’s Crazy Good Year Is Only Just Beginning"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Gemma<\/p>\n

Paola Kudacki for Allure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the past 12 months, everything has changed for Gemma Chan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For starters, the actress became a household name thanks to her role as Astrid in Crazy Rich Asians<\/em>. And after portraying a socialite with a heart of gold, Gemma became an award show favorite with appearances at all the big ceremonies including the 2019 Oscars<\/a> and 2019 Golden Globes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

This week, Allure<\/em> decided to make the 36-year-old its April cover girl. And despite her notoriety and performances in front of the camera, Gemma swears she’s “quite shy.”<\/p>\n

“In a new social situation, I’d much rather sit back and let other people talk first,” she shared with the publication<\/a>. “I prefer to listen and, I suppose, get the measure of people before I necessarily give them all of me.”<\/p>\n

The personality trait is likely one of the many reasons fans around the world can’t help but celebrate Gemma’s incredible year. In a town where many stars acknowledge their status, this star still doesn’t see herself as a “celebrity.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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“I think I’m slightly in denial about my own celebrity. Maybe. But I just refuse to do anything differently,” she revealed to<\/a> Esquire<\/em> Singapore’s February 2019 issue. “I just want to live a normal life\u2014very much so for my own sanity. What’s important to me now is what was important 10 years ago. I hope that’s sustainable.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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\"Gemma<\/p>\n

Paola Kudacki for Allure<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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She continued, “It helps living in London\u2014as opposed to the bubble of LA\u2014because here kind of no one gives a s–t. And I try not to pay any attention [to more invasive press coverage] because I think that would drive you mad.”<\/p>\n

For now, coverage remains totally positive for the actress. Designers can’t wait to dress<\/a> Gemma for a variety of events. Magazines want her on the cover of their latest issues. And party planners can’t wait to have her attend their events.<\/p>\n

“It’s quite surreal. It’s my first time here \u2014 I’m really excited,” Gemma told<\/a> E! News’ Giuliana Rancic<\/a><\/strong> while on the red carpet at the 2019 Oscars. “It still doesn’t feel real. I’m looking forward to meeting with my cast.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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But perhaps the highlight for Gemma is giving representation in fashion and media to a group of people who you may not always see.<\/p>\n

“I think things are improving in terms of audiences wanting to see more diverse casts, whether that’s in terms of ethnicity, gender, sexuality\u2014there’s a better balance,” Gemma previously shared. “For me there is a direct link between the way that groups are portrayed in popular culture and in the media and how that group is treated in society\u2014whether that group is normalized and accepted.”<\/p>\n

She continued, “I remember wishing I wasn’t different and it’s only since I’ve been older that I’ve been comfortable embracing any heritage, of which I’m very proud. I feel British, of course, but accepting my Chinese heritage has only come with time.”<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Joanne Davidson\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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So what’s next for this talented star? After appearing in Captain Marvel<\/em>, Gemma may have an important role in the Crazy Rich Asians<\/em> sequel.<\/p>\n

Director Jon M. Chu<\/strong> previously shared with The Hollywood Reporter<\/a><\/em><\/u> that if everything goes according to plan, the sequel will focus on Charlie (Harry Shum Jr.<\/strong>) and Astrid’s second chance at romance.<\/p>\n

“The idea is to tell the story in the next movie,” Jon shared. “I made a promise to Harry, so I’m going to do it.”<\/p>\n

In other words, perhaps the best is yet to come for Gemma!<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Don’t miss E! News<\/em> every weeknight at 7, only on E!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

via:: E! Online<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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