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Biography. Early life. Nancy Kwan and her father, Kwan Wing-hong, 1956. Born in Hong Kong on May 19, 1939, [2] and growing up in Kowloon Tong, [3] Kwan is the Eurasian daughter of Kwan Wing-hong, [4] a Cantonese architect [5] and Marquita Scott, a European [6] model of English and Scottish ancestry.
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 is one of the first Asian actors to earn a name for herself in Hollywood. The Hong Kong-born American actor is best known for her titular role in her debut film, ‘The World of Suzie Wong,’ for which she won a ‘Golden Globe Award.’
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.
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. 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).
Jan 21, 2022 · Born in Hong Kong and growing up in Kowloon Tong, Nancy Kwan Ka-shen is a Chinese-American actress, philanthropist, and former dancer who played a pivotal role in the acceptance of actors of Asian ancestry in major Hollywood film roles.
