Biography
Who is Chase Sui Wonders?
Early life and education
Chase Sui Wonders Charmayne Sui Wonders was born in Detroit and raised in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. She grew up with a father of Chinese descent and a mother of European heritage. The designer Anna Sui is her aunt.
During her academic years, she attended Cranbrook Schools located near Detroit. Afterward, she moved on to Harvard University. She graduated magna cum laude with a degree in film studies and production. While at the university, she was an active writer for the humor publication called The Harvard Lampoon.
Starting her filmmaking career
Chase began her path in the film industry early. In 2009, she acted as the lead screenwriter, co-director, and protagonist for a movie titled A Trivial Exclusion. She continued building her skills in 2015 when she wrote and directed a feature-length project called Last Migration.
Her acting career gained momentum as she took on various roles. She appeared as Makayla in the 2019 horror film Daniel Isn't Real. The following year, she secured a small part in the Sofia Coppola comedy-drama On the Rocks. In 2021, she also modeled for a fashion campaign featuring a collaboration between her aunt Anna Sui and Batsheva Hay.
Television and major film roles
Television audiences recognized Chase when she joined the main cast of the HBO Max dramedy Generation in 2021. She played the character Riley, who was portrayed as an independent and mature high school student. In 2022, she collaborated with Vogue China to write and direct a short film titled Wake, where she also served as the lead performer alongside Charles Melton.
The horror film Bodies Bodies Bodies marked a significant moment in her career. She joined the cast in May 2021, and the film premiered at South by Southwest in 2022 before its wide theater release. She also landed roles in Apple TV+ productions, including the series City on Fire and the 2025 comedy The Studio. In the latter, she played Quinn Hackett, a creative executive at a film studio. This role earned her nominations for Best Supporting Actress at both the Gotham TV Awards and the Astra TV Awards.
Recent projects and creative work
In 2025, Chase was cast as Shirley in a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, though the project was later cancelled. She also appeared in the film I Know What You Did Last Summer that same year.
During the summer of 2025, she participated in a project for PGLang, the creative company founded by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free. She starred in a short film titled The Agency, which was directed by Jack Begert. This work served as the announcement for a new branch of the creative agency.
Birthday and age
Chase Sui Wonders was born on May 21, 1996, which makes Chase 30 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Chase shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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