Frances Chan

Frances Chan

Deceased · Born: Mar 10, 1925 · Died: Mar 14, 2004

Personal Details

BornMar 10, 1925 Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

Frances, the daughter of Mary Chan, made a remarkable debut in the world of beauty pageants at the tender age of 14, when she was crowned Miss China City, a title that would later be renamed Miss Chinatown, Los Angeles. As she grew older, Frances's star continued to rise, and at the age of 18, she made her mark in the film industry with a credited role in the movie "Black Magic". This breakthrough performance placed her on the cusp of a promising cinematic career, with the added bonus of gracing the cover of Look Magazine.

In addition to her burgeoning film career, Frances was also selected to accompany a group of Chinese pilots who had come to Arizona to train, serving as a representative of her cultural heritage. Her charm and charisma earned her the reputation as the belle of the ball, and it was only a matter of time before she caught the eye of her future husband, Edward J. Eng.

Frances and Edward's whirlwind romance culminated in a sudden engagement, and the couple went on to have four beautiful daughters and one son, leaving behind a lasting legacy of love, family, and cultural pride.

Career

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1945
God Is My Co-Pilot
God Is My Co-Pilot as Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
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1944
Black Magic
Black Magic as Frances Chan
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1943
Passport to Suez
Passport to Suez as Chinese Lady at Nightclub
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China
China as Student