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Nancy Kwan Ka-shen ( Chinese: 關家蒨; Jyutping: Gwaan1 Gaa1sin6; born May 19, 1939) [1] 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. She was considered an Eastern sex symbol in the 1960s .
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 films in Southeast Asia, and was active in politics and beauty products.
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.
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, and...
May 6, 2021 · Nancy Kwan, who debuted in The World of Suzie Wong and Flower Drum Song in the 1960s, shares her memories of making movies in the Philippines in the 1970s. She also talks about her career, the revival of Flower Drum Song and her desire to join The Royal Ballet.
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. Come learn more about this talented Asian star and Hollywood pioneer.
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).
