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Nancy Kwan

Actor

Nancy Kwan

Acting
1960 — present · 8 films
Born
19 May 1939 · age 87
From
Hong Kong, British Crown Colony [now China]

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.

Career Signature

How Nancy Kwan’s filmography reads.

Five of Perfery’s 75 vibes, averaged across every film they acted in.