Grace Chang


Grace Chang, known in Chinese as Ko Lan, is a Hong Kong actress and singer. She was a popular idol in the 1950s, especially among students and the middle class.
She was a renowned Cathay Organization actress with many successes including It Blossoms Again, The Wild, Wild Rose, and Mambo Girl. Chang appeared in 33 films during her eleven-year acting career. Her last actual appearance was in 1964 though she has provided vocals for soundtracks.

Biography

Chang was a Haining, Zhejiang native, born in Nanjing and grew up in Shanghai. In 1948, Chang moved to Hong Kong with her father. The great singer-actress Chow Hsuan was her idol.
Chang's stage name was Ko Lan, an approximation of her English name Grace. She began vocal training in her childhood. Chang began her career with Taishan Pictures where she starred in her debut show, “Seven Sisters” in 1952.
In 1961, Chang married Kao Fuchuan in London, England. Chang retired from acting in 1964.
A biography was written about her career titled The Life of Grace Chang.

Filmography