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Nancy Kwan

Nancy Kwan

Acting
19 May 1939 (87 years)
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

Biography

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 ...

Also Known As

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

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