Susanna Kwan

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Susanna Kwan
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Kwan in 2011
Born (1958-05-03) May 3, 1958 (age 65)
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1975–1987, 2005–present
Spouse
(m. 1982;div. 1984)
Awards TVB Anniversary AwardsMy Favourite Female Character
2007 Heart of Greed

Chinese name
Traditional Chinese 關菊英
Simplified Chinese 关菊英
Musical career
Also known asBig Doll
OriginHong Kong
Genres Cantopop
Instrument(s)Voice

Susanna Kwan Kuk-ying (born May 3, 1958) is a Hong Kong singer and actress.

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Background

She has recently been an actress for a number of TVB shows. [1] Her nickname is "Big Doll" or "Small Sworn Mother" (as her performance in Wong Sau-kum of Heart of Greed ). She had been married to Michael Lai Siu-tin followed by a divorce. From February 5, 1990 to 2005, she lived in Canada. She returned to Hong Kong after TVB invited her to be the host of a singing program. In July 2015, Kwan ended her eight-year relationship with TVB.

Filmography

TV series

YearTitleRole
1979The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 《網中人》Fong Suo Wah
1980 The Brothers 《親情》Fung Chau Man
1982 The Emissary 《獵鷹》Wendy Ma
1983 The Return of the Condor Heroes 《神鵰俠侶》Lam Chiu Ying (cameo)
1984Once Upon an Ordinary Girl 《侬本多情》Tong Ying
2006 Glittering Days 《東方之珠》Chu Siu-Kiu
2007 Heart of Greed 《溏心風暴》Wong Sau Kam
2008 Moonlight Resonance 《溏心風暴2》Salina Chung Siu Sa
2009 Beyond the Realm of Conscience 《宮心計》Yuen Chui Wan
2010 Can't Buy Me Love 《公主嫁到》Ding Loi-hei
2014 Overachievers 《名門暗戰》Lee Chau Ping
2017 Heart and Greed 《溏心風暴3》Leung Shun Wah

Discography

Drama Soundtracks

YearDrama TitleSong TitleNotes
1976Hotel狂潮Theme Song
1982 Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils (1982 TV series) 倆忘煙水裏Theme Song with Michael Kwan
1985 The Flying Fox of Snowy Mountain (1985 TV series) 雪山飛狐Theme Song with David Lui
2007 Heart of Greed 講不出聲Theme song
2008 Moonlight Resonance 無心害你Theme song
2009 Beyond the Realm of Conscience 宫心计Theme Song
2010 Can't Buy Me Love 萬千寵愛Theme song
2011 Curse of the Royal Harem 各安天命Theme song
2014 Overachievers 真實謊言Theme song
2017 Heart and Greed 我本無罪Theme song

Awards

TVB Anniversary Awards (2007)

TVB Anniversary Awards (2008)

Astro Wah Lai Toi Drama Awards 2008

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References

Awards and achievements
TVB Anniversary Awards
Preceded by My Favourite Female Character
2007
for Heart of Greed
Succeeded by