Nancy Kwan

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 1997, she published a book about her son who died from the disease and donated its profits to support the promotion of AIDS awareness.

Filmografi

Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story1993 · Gussie YangTamahine1963 · TamahineWonder Women1973 · Dr. TsuSupercock1975 · Yuki ChanThe Wrecking Crew1968 · Wen Yu-RangNobody's Perfect1968 · Nurse Tomiko MomyamaWindow Horses: The Poetic Persian Epiphany of Rosie Ming2017 · Gloria (voice)The World of Suzie Wong1960 · Suzie WongProject: Kill1976 · Lee SuPaint It Black2016 · MargaretLt. Robin Crusoe U.S.N.1966 · WednesdayThe Unbeatable Bruce Lee2001 · The Magic Stone1966 · Mei ChingAngkor: Cambodia Express1981 · SueAnna May Wong - Frosted Yellow Willows: Her Life, Times and Legend2007 · NarratorFate Is the Hunter1964 · Sally FraserFor Life or Death1996 · Ling LiFortress in the Sun1975 · MariaMr. Yunioshi: An Asian Perspective2009 · Self (archive footage)Bruce Lee: A Life in Ten Pictures2023 · Karioka etchos de America1971 · Be Water2020 · Self - Actress / FriendThe Last Ninja1983 · Noriko SakuraFlower Drum Song1961 · Linda Low