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Nancy Kwan is a Chinese-American actress who starred in The World of Suzie Wong and Flower Drum Song. Learn about her early life, career, family, and achievements in this comprehensive biography.
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).
- January 1, 1
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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
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.
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 a...
Jan 21, 2022 · Nancy Kwan is a Chinese-American star who broke barriers for Asian actors in Hollywood. Learn about her life, career, and achievements in this interview with China-Underground.com.
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.
