Crazy Rich Asians breakout star Gemma Chan will receive the prestigious Women in Film Max Mara Face of the Future award, reports Just Jared.
Past winners have included Emily Blunt, Katie Holmes and Zoe Saldana.
“When women support each other the potential for success is limitless. Gemma is a rare talent that personifies confidence and poise with effortless glamour,” Nicola Maramotti, Max Mara owner, said to In Style. “Max Mara has always been about empowering and inspiring women through its masterful design, and we are so proud to recognize Gemma this year with the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award.”
has always been about empowering and inspiring women through its masterful design, and we are so proud to recognize Gemma this year with the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award.”
Besides Crazy Rich Asians and its upcoming sequels, Chan has also starred in AMC’s Humans and recently wrapped up filming of the upcoming The Eternals from the Marvel cinematic universe, reported Bleeding Cool. ParagraphStart with the building block of all narrative.Font SizeChoose presetDrop Cap
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Besides Crazy Rich Asians and its upcoming sequels, Chan has also starred in AMC’s Humans and recently wrapped up filming of the upcoming The Eternals from the Marvel cinematic universe, reported Bleeding Cool.
“Gemma exemplifies the WIF Max Mara Face of the Future Award; she is an extraordinarily versatile and talented actress working on stage, film, and television,” Kirsten Schaffer, executive director of Women In Film, said, according to In Style. “Her groundbreaking roles often defy racial stereotypes and range from captivating performances in Crazy Rich Asians to women-directed films like Mary Queen of Scots, Captain Marvel, and the upcoming Eternals.”
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