Nancy Kwan
Nancy Kwan Ka-shen (Chinese: 關家蒨; pinyin: Guān Jiāqiàn; Jyutping: Gwaan1 Gaa1sin6; born May 19, 1939)[1] is a Hong Kong-born American actress, businesswoman and activist. She was born in British Hong Kong.
Kwan was an important figure in Hollywood accepting actors of Asian ancestry.[2] Kwan's best known roles were The World of Suzie Wong, Flower Drum Song, The Wrecking Crew, Lt. Robin Crusoe, U.S.N., Fate Is the Hunter, The Main Attraction and Drop Dead Darling.
In 1961, Kwan won a Golden Globe Award for her role in The World of Suzie Wong.
In 1976, she married Norbert Meisel. They had one son, Bernie. He died of AIDS in the 1990s.[3] Kwan retired in 2016.
References[change | change source]
- ↑ "Chinese American Heroine: Nancy Kwan". AsianWeek. San Francisco. May 4, 2009. Archived from the original on June 29, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2011.
- ↑ Harada, Wayne (April 13, 2007). "Nancy Kwan creates own opportunities". The Honolulu Advertiser. Honolulu. Archived from the original on February 25, 2014. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- ↑ Brieger, Peter (March 22, 2010). "Half a century on, 'Suzie Wong' still a star in Hong Kong". AsiaOne. Agence France-Presse. Archived from the original on October 17, 2012. Retrieved September 16, 2011.
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