Nancy Kwan

Nancy Kwan

Acting19th May 1939(87)Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]71 titles

Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Cantonese: 關家蒨; born May 19, 1939) is a Hong Kong-born American actress, author, and philanthropist. She meteorically rose to fame by starring in the Hollywood films The World of Suzie Wong (1960) and Flower Drum Song (1961), which were among the first to cast Asian actors in major roles. Her dazzling 'oriental' style and signature bob cut became iconic and cemented her status as an exotic sex symbol. Later in life, Kwan became involved in philanthropy for AIDS awareness. In 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.

Born

19th May 1939 · Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Known for

Acting

Also known as

关家蒨, Nancy Kwan, Guan Nanshi, Nancy Kwan Ka-shen

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Known for

Fate Is the Hunter

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