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Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Chinese: 關家蒨; Jyutping: Gwaan1 Gaa1sin6; born May 19, 1939) 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).
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.
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.
Nancy Kwan Highlight Video. Video showing highlight reel and acceptance speech of the iconic Asian American actress Nancy Kwan for her Career Lifetime Achievement Award at ACMA's 8th...
Sep 11, 2018 · Nancy Kwan played sexy spitfire Linda Low, a nightclub showgirl in a relationship with nightclub boss Sammy Fong (Jack Soo). In one of her most enduring scenes, Kwan performs "I Enjoy Being a Girl," in a towel dress and heels before a series of mirrors in a luxuriously large dressing room.
