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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 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, and was politically active as the spokeswoman for the Asian-American Voters Coalition.
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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.
May 6, 2021 · Nancy Kwan, the veteran Asian actress who starred in The World of Suzie Wong and Flower Drum Song, shares her memories of working in Hollywood and the Philippines in the 1960s and 1970s. She talks about her roles, directors, co-stars, and the challenges of being a pioneer in the industry.
May 11, 2018 · Heritage Month. 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...
Sep 11, 2018 · Nancy Kwan, who starred in the first major studio film with an all-Asian cast, talks about her career, the film's legacy, and her connection to "Crazy Rich Asians." She also shares her memories of working with Rodgers and Hammerstein, Fred Astaire, and C. Y. Lee.
