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Premiere of the Flower Drum Song actress Nancy Kwan arriving Actress Nancy Kwan was
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Premiere of the Flower Drum Song actress Nancy Kwan arriving Actress Nancy Kwan was
Premiere of the Flower Drum Song actress Nancy Kwan arriving
Actress Nancy Kwan was born in Hong Kong to a chinese father and english mother. Raised in England she performed with the Royal Ballet, then returned to Hong Kong to maintain her own dance school. She acheived fame when she replaced the ailing France Nuyen in " The World of Susie Wong" (1961). She followed this box office success with " Flower Drum Song" (1961) where she performed (some say lip-synched) the Rogers and Hammerstein standard " I enjoy being a girl" However the roles started to dry up and by 1967 her career was dwindling. She sustained her career in Hong Kong cheapies and has recently made a comeback of sorts promoting a line of cosmetics
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This print captures the moment actress Nancy Kwan arrives at the premiere of "Flower Drum Song". Born in Hong Kong to a Chinese father and English mother, Kwan's multicultural background played an influential role in her career. After being raised in England and training with the prestigious Royal Ballet, she returned to Hong Kong where she established her own dance school. Kwan rose to fame when she stepped into the shoes of France Nuyen in "The World of Susie Wong" (1961), gaining recognition for her talent and beauty. Following this success, she took on the lead role in "Flower Drum Song" (1961), where she mesmerized audiences with her performance of the beloved Rogers and Hammerstein classic, "I Enjoy Being a Girl". However, as time went on, opportunities began to dwindle for Kwan. By 1967, her once-thriving career was fading away. Undeterred by setbacks, she found solace in acting roles within low-budget films produced in Hong Kong. In recent years though, Kwan has experienced a resurgence of sorts as she embarked on promoting her own line of cosmetics. This unexpected comeback showcases not only her enduring beauty but also highlights her entrepreneurial spirit. This photograph serves as a reminder of Nancy Kwan's remarkable journey through the entertainment industry during the 1960s - from rising starlet to temporary obscurity and now reclaiming some well-deserved recognition.
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