Keith Kwan(1959-1995)
- Actor
popular Hong Kong TV host turned actor who was one of the most
well-known bilingual actors in the 1980's. Kwan began as a host on Hong
Kong's TVB Pearl English channel's lifestyle/entertainment programs.
Due to his fluency in both English & Chinese, quick wit performance in
"live" variety shows, Kwan became a novelty to Chinese audiences,
allowing him to move from magazine shows to acting in TV dramas and
films. Kwan's most popular years were from the mid 1980's to early
1990's. Before Kwan relocated to Vancouver, Canada, work in television
and films became less frequent as he was recruited by newly formed
Metro Radio Broadcast in launching FM-Select, the first
bilingual-format adult-contemporary radio station modeled after
US-style A.C. radio programming format.
In 1995, news broke from Vancouver with Kwan's ill-health stemming from complications from A.I.D.S. Kwan's homosexuality was known within the HK entertainment industry but not disclosed to the public until he passed away in late 1995.
Keith Kwan is best remembered as being one of the first Bilingual entertainment talent on Hong Kong television. His frequent on-screen partners include Deborah Moore and the late Lydia Shum.
In 1995, news broke from Vancouver with Kwan's ill-health stemming from complications from A.I.D.S. Kwan's homosexuality was known within the HK entertainment industry but not disclosed to the public until he passed away in late 1995.
Keith Kwan is best remembered as being one of the first Bilingual entertainment talent on Hong Kong television. His frequent on-screen partners include Deborah Moore and the late Lydia Shum.
