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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood
Chase Sui Wonders, named an AP Breakthrough Entertainer of 2025, pivoted from Harvard astrophysics to acting, starring in the Emmy-winning comedy The Studio with 13 wins.
- This year, Chase Sui Wonders was named one of The Associated Press' Breakthrough Entertainers of 2025 as The Studio earned 23 Emmy nominations and won 13 awards.
- Her college application essay noted making movies, so after failing classes early at Harvard, Chase Sui Wonders decided to pivot back to acting.
- Her résumé includes a virtual audition landing Quinn Hackett under Seth Rogen, roles in Bodies Bodies Bodies, Genera+ion, and the I Know What You Did Last Summer reboot earlier this year, plus upcoming projects with Gregg Araki, Olivia Wilde, A24, and Chloé Zhao.
- Recognition has translated into increased offers and industry interest, with Chase Sui Wonders saying the phone 'starts ringing' as The Studio moves toward a second season featuring red carpets and magazine covers.
- Raised to expect a business career, Wonders nearly accepted a Beijing job offer before choosing Hollywood; her Harvard astrophysics detour shows science did not preclude entertainment success.
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AP Breakthrough Entertainer: Chase Sui Wonders’ Harvard astrophysics detour led her to Hollywood
Chase Sui Wonders always thought she was “kind of funny,” but it was officially confirmed after booking “The Studio” after just one audition.
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You don't need to specialize in astrophysics at Harvard to become an actor, but it doesn't hurt you either.
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