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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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Nancy Kwan is a Hong Kong-born actress who starred in The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961). She also produced and directed commercials in Southeast Asia, and is politically active as the spokeswoman for the Asian-American Voters Coalition.
- Actress, Make-Up Department, Producer
- May 19, 1939
Learn how Nancy Kwan, a ballet dancer from Hong Kong, became the first Asian actress to succeed in Western cinema with her role in The World of Suzie Wong. Discover her childhood, career, and personal life in this comprehensive biography.
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.
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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...
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