Terri Kwan
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Terri Kwan was born on 2 July 1976. She is a Taiwan-based actress, model, singer and author. She is managed by Mars Entertainment Ltd (天熹娛樂).
dogs called Dodo and Momo. She graduated from New York University
with a master's degree
in arts administration
. In 2001 she began appearing in advertisements and endorsing numerous products, like Tobaby Hair Products and JC Sunglasses.
. In 2002, she got one of her first leading role in the Taiwan-movie, Drop Me a Cat appearing alongside Japanese actor Shinji Takeda. She has also played a part in the first Chinese-language Asian film ever from Warner Bros.
, Turn Left, Turn Right
, as the supporting role of Ruby. The film also starred Asian heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro
and Gigi Leung
. Because of this role she was also nominated for the best supporting actress at the 40th Golden Horse Award.
In 2007, she appeared alongside Peter Ho
in My DNA Says I Love You, where they played lovers. Then, in 2009, she appeared in the television series Starlit, shot in Shanghai
, together with Jerry Yan
. She played as a female patient with suffering from the rare disease of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
. In the same year, she also starred in another Taiwanese film Prince of Tears
, which premiered at the 66th Venice Film Festival. She sat as a jury member for the 14th (2009) Pusan International Film Festival
's "New Currents" section. Recently, she has also published her own book. She is slated to play the role of Soong May-ling
in the highly anticipated television series Untold Stories of 1949, with filming starting late 2010.
Early life
Kwan was born in Tokyo, Japan. Other than her parents, she also has a sister, and two YorkshireYorkshire
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dogs called Dodo and Momo. She graduated from New York University
New York University
New York University is a private, nonsectarian research university based in New York City. NYU's main campus is situated in the Greenwich Village section of Manhattan...
with a master's degree
Master's degree
A master's is an academic degree granted to individuals who have undergone study demonstrating a mastery or high-order overview of a specific field of study or area of professional practice...
in arts administration
Arts administration
Arts Administration is the business end of an arts organization responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operation of the organization and fulfilling its mission...
. In 2001 she began appearing in advertisements and endorsing numerous products, like Tobaby Hair Products and JC Sunglasses.
Career
By starring regularly in both films and television series, Kwan is no stranger to the audiences in East AsiaEast Asia
East Asia or Eastern Asia is a subregion of Asia that can be defined in either geographical or cultural terms...
. In 2002, she got one of her first leading role in the Taiwan-movie, Drop Me a Cat appearing alongside Japanese actor Shinji Takeda. She has also played a part in the first Chinese-language Asian film ever from Warner Bros.
Warner Bros.
Warner Bros. Entertainment, Inc., also known as Warner Bros. Pictures or simply Warner Bros. , is an American producer of film and television entertainment.One of the major film studios, it is a subsidiary of Time Warner, with its headquarters in Burbank,...
, Turn Left, Turn Right
Turn Left, Turn Right
Turn Left, Turn Right is a 2003 joint Hong Kong-Singaporean romance film, filmed in Taipei. Produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, the film stars Takeshi Kaneshiro and Gigi Leung. The story is based on the book A Chance of Sunshine by Jimmy Liao, who makes a cameo appearance in the film...
, as the supporting role of Ruby. The film also starred Asian heartthrob Takeshi Kaneshiro
Takeshi Kaneshiro
Takeshi Kaneshiro , born October 11, 1973, is a Taiwan-born Japanese actor and singer.-Name:...
and Gigi Leung
Gigi Leung
Gigi Leung Wing-kei is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer and actress.-Biography:Given the name Leung Bik-Zi at birth, at the age of 7 her mother changed her name changed to 'Wing-Kei' for superstitious reasons; as a child, Leung suffered from frequent asthma attacks and it was believed a change of name...
. Because of this role she was also nominated for the best supporting actress at the 40th Golden Horse Award.
In 2007, she appeared alongside Peter Ho
Peter Ho
Peter Ho Jun-tung is an American-Taiwanese singer and actor. Ho was born in Los Angeles, California, and raised in Taiwan and Canada...
in My DNA Says I Love You, where they played lovers. Then, in 2009, she appeared in the television series Starlit, shot in Shanghai
Shanghai
Shanghai is the largest city by population in China and the largest city proper in the world. It is one of the four province-level municipalities in the People's Republic of China, with a total population of over 23 million as of 2010...
, together with Jerry Yan
Jerry Yan
Jerry Yan was born 1 January 1977. He is a Taiwanese actor and member of Taiwanese boy band F4. His birth name is Liao Yangzhen .-Career:...
. She played as a female patient with suffering from the rare disease of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis , also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease, is a form of motor neuron disease caused by the degeneration of upper and lower neurons, located in the ventral horn of the spinal cord and the cortical neurons that provide their efferent input...
. In the same year, she also starred in another Taiwanese film Prince of Tears
Prince of Tears
Prince of Tears is a historical drama film by Yonfan. It was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. It tells the story of a family embroiled in the tragic "White Terror" suppression of political dissidents that was wrought during the 1950s by the Kuomintang...
, which premiered at the 66th Venice Film Festival. She sat as a jury member for the 14th (2009) Pusan International Film Festival
Pusan International Film Festival
Busan International Film Festival , held annually in Haeundae-gu, Busan , South Korea, is one of the most significant film festivals in Asia...
's "New Currents" section. Recently, she has also published her own book. She is slated to play the role of Soong May-ling
Soong May-ling
Soong May-ling or Soong Mei-ling, also known as Madame Chiang Kai-shek or Madame Chiang was a First Lady of the Republic of China , the wife of Generalissimo and President Chiang Kai-shek. She was a politician and painter...
in the highly anticipated television series Untold Stories of 1949, with filming starting late 2010.
Movies
| Year | English Title | Original Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Southbound Swallow | ||
| Drop Me a Cat | 給我一隻貓 | ||
| 2003 | Turn Left, Turn Right Turn Left, Turn Right Turn Left, Turn Right is a 2003 joint Hong Kong-Singaporean romance film, filmed in Taipei. Produced and directed by Johnnie To and Wai Ka-Fai, the film stars Takeshi Kaneshiro and Gigi Leung. The story is based on the book A Chance of Sunshine by Jimmy Liao, who makes a cameo appearance in the film... |
向左走·向右走 | Ruby |
| 2005 | The Heirloom The Heirloom The Heirloom is a 2005 Taiwan ghost movie. It concerns a house in which an entire family committed mass suicide and a young man returning to claim it as his inheritance.-Plot:... |
宅變 | Yo |
| 2007 | Shamo Shamo Shamo or Ko-Shamo is a breed of chicken of Japan which was originated in Thailand. The name "Shamo" was a corruption of "Siam" during the early Edo period but has been selectively bred for several hundred years and is very different from the original stock. Shamo in reality is a strain of the Asil... |
軍雞 | Moemi Funato |
| Brotherhood of Legio | 神選者 | Ya Zhu | |
| My DNA Says I Love You | 基因決定我愛你 | Gigi | |
| 2008 | Good Will Evil Good Will Evil Good Will Evil is a 2008 Taiwanese horror film directed by Lin Yu-fen and Wang Ming-chan, starring Terri Kwan, Tammy Chen, Leon Dai, Lu Yi-ching, Cindy Chi and Chen Wen-cheng... |
兇魅 | Yi-Hsi |
| Buttonman | 鈕扣人 | Juan | |
| 2009 | Prince of Tears Prince of Tears Prince of Tears is a historical drama film by Yonfan. It was nominated for the Golden Lion at the 66th Venice International Film Festival. It tells the story of a family embroiled in the tragic "White Terror" suppression of political dissidents that was wrought during the 1950s by the Kuomintang... |
淚王子 | Ou Yang Liu |
| 2010 | The Fourth Portrait | 第四張畫 | Huang Laoshi (Teacher Huang) |
Television Series
| Year | English Title | Original Title | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Toast Boy's Kiss II | 吐司男之吻II | |
| 2003 | 又見橘花香 | Luo Xin Lei | |
| Dandelion | 蒲公英 | Xia Xue | |
| Hi! Working Girl | Hi!上班女郎 | cameo | |
| 2004 | Love Bird | 候鳥e人 | Xiang Zi/Li Yang Xiang |
| Heaven's Wedding Gown | 天國的嫁衣 | Katrina | |
| 2005 | 偷天換日 | ||
| 2008 | Wish to See You Again | 這裡發現愛 | Lu Yi |
| 2009 | Starlit | 心星的淚光 | Dong Xiao Lu |