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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).
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Birth name. Ka Shen Kwan. Height. 5′ 3″ (1.60 m) Mini Bio. 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) .
- Actress, Make-Up Department, Producer
- May 19, 1939
May 11, 2018 · Nancy Kwan had trouble sustaining her Hollywood career. Now, she thinks opportunities abound. Nancy Kwan's breakout role in 1960’s “The World of Suzie Wong” garnered her fame, popularity,...
May 6, 2021 · May 6, 2021 7:00 PM PHT. Ruben V. Nepales. INFO. The veteran also looks back on making movies in the Philippines. Nancy Kwan recently looked back at her years as a pioneering Asian actress in...
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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. View full post on Youtube.
Nancy Kwan: Hong Kong's Gift to Hollywood: Biography. Nancy Ka Shen Kwan became the first Asian actress to succeed in Western cinema. She was promoted as the "Chinese Bardot", but she was also blessed with the gamine charm of a young Audrey Hepburn. In her success she opened doors for other Asian actors that were to follow.
