Rosamund Kwan
Template:Chinese name Template:Infobox Chinese-language singer and actor Kwan Chi-lam (born Kwan Kar-wai on 24 September 1962), better known as Rosamund Kwan, is a Hong Kong actress, best known for starring as the female lead "Thirteenth Aunt" in the 1990s Once Upon a Time in China film series.
Although her last film role was in 2005, she officially announced her retirement from acting in 2007.[1]
Acting career
Kwan was born in British Hong Kong. Her father, Shaw Brothers star Kwan Shan, was from Shenyang, Liaoning, China and was of Manchu ethnicity. Her mother, Cheung Bing-sai (張冰茜), was from Shanghai and was also an actress.[2] Growing up, Kwan attended Maryknoll Convent School in Kowloon Tong.
Kwan's first acting role was in the ATV soap opera Agency 24 ([甜甜廿四味] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)). Her film debut was alongside Chow Yun-fat in the 1982 film, The Head Hunter. She appeared with Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao in Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars and again with Chan in Project A Part II and Armour of God. She also appeared with Jet Li in the films Swordsman II, Dr. Wai in "The Scripture with No Words" and as Shao Yun aka "Sup Sum Yee" ("Shi San Yi" in Mandarin, "13th Aunt" in English) throughout the Once Upon a Time in China film series.[3]
Although the majority of her acting roles were in dramatic films, she is best known internationally for her roles in Hong Kong action films, alongside a variety of major stars of the genre.
Amongst her more dramatic roles, she notably appeared with Andy Lau in several films including Casino Raiders and The Wesley's Mysterious File. Kwan also released a record in 1994, a duet with Lau called "Love Forever".
In 2001 she appeared in Feng Xiaogang's Chinese comedy, Big Shot's Funeral, which starred Donald Sutherland as a film director and Kwan as his assistant.
Personal
Kwan married Taiwanese businessman Pierre Chen without a public announcement, and revealed that they had divorced in 2015.[4]
Filmography
- Hands in the Hair ([做頭] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (2004)
- Mighty Baby ([絕世好B] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (2002)
- The Wesley's Mysterious File ([衛斯理藍血人] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) aka The Wesley's Mysterious Story (2001)
- Big Shot's Funeral ([大腕] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (2001)
- Once Upon a Time in China and America ([黃飛鴻之西域雄獅] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) aka Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)
- Thanks for Your Love (1/2 [次同床] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1996)
- Dr. Wai in "The Scripture with No Words" ([冒險王] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1996)
- The Adventurers ([大冒險家] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1995)
- A Touch of Evil ([狂野生死戀] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1995)
- Once Upon a Time in China V ([黃飛鴻之五龍城殲霸] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1995)
- All's Well, Ends Well Too ([花田喜事] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1994)
- Long and Winding Road ([錦繡前程] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1994)
- The Great Conqueror's Concubine Pt. B (1994)
- The Great Conqueror's Concubine ([西楚霸王] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1994)
- Blade of Fury ([一刀傾城] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- Once Upon a Time in China III ([黃飛鴻之三獅王爭霸] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- End of the Road ([異域2末路英雄] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- Love Among the Triad ([愛在黑社會的日子] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- Love is a Fairy Tale ([夏日情未了] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- Assassin ([刺客新傳之殺人者唐斬] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- The Eight Hilarious Gods ([笑八仙] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- The Magic Crane ([新仙鶴神針] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- No More Love, No More Death ([太子傳說] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1993)
- Gameboy Kids ([機Boy小子真假威龍] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1992)
- Once Upon a Time in China II ([黃飛鴻之二男兒當自強] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1992)
- Saviour of the Soul 2 ([九二神鵰之痴心情長劍] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1992)
- With or Without You ([明月照尖東] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1992)
- Swordsman II ([笑傲江湖之東方不敗] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) aka The Legend of the Swordsman (1992)
- The Sting ([俠聖] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1992)
- Gigolo and Whore II ([舞男情未了] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1991)
- Inspector Pink Dragon ([神探馬如龍] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1991)
- Once Upon a Time in China ([黃飛鴻] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1991)
- The Banquet ([豪門夜宴] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1991)
- Tricky Brains ([整蠱專家] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1991)
- Tiger Cage 2 ([洗黑錢] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1990)
- Return to Action ([喋血風雲] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1990)
- Undeclared War ([聖戰風雲] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1990)
- A Bite of Love ([一咬OK] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1990)
- Casino Raiders ([至尊無上] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1989)
- Ghost Fever ([鬼媾人] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1989)
- Mr. Smart ([瀟洒先生] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1989)
- Proud and Confident ([傲氣雄鷹] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1989)
- The Last Duel ([再起風雲] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1989)
- The Crazy Companies II ([最佳損友闖情關] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1988)
- Vengeance Is Mine (1988)
- Heart to Hearts (1988)
- Profiles of Pleasure (1988)
- Three Against The World ([群龍奪寶] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1988)
- Project A Part II ([A計劃續集] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1987)
- Armour of God ([龍兄虎弟] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1986)
- Millionaire's Express ([富貴列車] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1986)
- Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars ([夏日福星] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) (1985)
- Prince Charming (1984)
- Long Road to Gallantry (1984)
- The Lost Generation (1983)
- The Head Hunter ([再見江湖] Error: {{Lang}}: unrecognized language tag: zh-han (help)) aka Long Goodbye (1982)[5][6]
References
- ^ 关之琳息影并非为结婚 自称现在还没男友. Xinhuanet (in Chinese). Retrieved 2008-08-14.
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- ^ "Rosamund Kwan Chi-lam". HKMDb entry. Retrieved 2008-08-14.
- ^ Chung, Jun-fung; Hou, Elaine (4 November 2015). "Hong Kong actress Rosamund Kwan, Taiwanese tycoon divorced". Central News Agency. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
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