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Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Chinese: 關家蒨; Jyutping: Gwaan1 Gaa1sin6; born May 19, 1939) [1] is a Chinese-American actress. In addition to her personality and looks, her career benefited from Hollywood 's casting of more Asian roles in the 1960s, especially in comedies.
Nancy Kwan. Actress: The World of Suzie Wong. At just 18, Nancy Kwan was studying dance with England's Royal Ballet School, when she was spotted by producer Ray Stark, who tested her and gave her the starring role of a free-spirited Hong Kong prostitute who captivates artist William Holden in The World of Suzie Wong (1960).
Nancy Kwan. Actress: The World of Suzie Wong. At just 18, Nancy Kwan was studying dance with England's Royal Ballet School, when she was spotted by producer Ray Stark, who tested her and gave her the starring role of a free-spirited Hong Kong prostitute who captivates artist William Holden in The World of Suzie Wong (1960).
May 11, 2018 · Nancy Kwan's breakout role in 1960’s “The World of Suzie Wong” garnered her fame, popularity, and a Golden Globe for Most Promising Newcomer — Female.
From her unforgettable starring role in The World of Suzie Wong to her spectacular performance in the musical Flower Drum Song, Nancy Kwan became the first Chinese actress to achieve fame in Western cinema, and has made dozens more films from the sixties to today.
Nancy Kwan is a Hong Kong-born Eurasian-American actress, who played a pivotal role in the acceptance of actors of Asian ancestry in major Hollywood film roles. Widely praised for her beauty, Kwan was considered a sex symbol in the 1960s.
Oct 28, 2020 · Actress Nancy Kwan talked with TCM friend Donald Bogle at our 2018 TCM Classic Film Festival about her start in Hollywood and her breakthrough performance in The World of Suzie Wong (1960),...
Nancy Kwan. At just 18, Nancy Kwan was studying dance with England's Royal Ballet School, when she was spotted by producer Ray Stark, who tested her and gave her the starring role of a free-spirited Hong Kong prostitute who captivates artist William Holden in The World of Suzie Wong (1960).
A true Cinderella story, Nancy Kwan was "discovered" in Hong Kong by American producer Ray Stark. Although she was a dancer with the Royal Ballet in London, she had no prior acting experience. After extensive coaching in Hollywood and several screen tests, she won the title role of The World of Suzie Wong over many other aspiring Asian actresses.
Nancy Kwan: Hong Kong's Gift to Hollywood: Filmography. Nancy Kwan has been the star of more than forty films, in a wide variety of roles, from the sixties to today. Below you will find a complete list of Nancy Kwan's films. Click on a title for more information about that film.
