Rosamund Kwan

Rosamund Kwan Chi Lam (born Kwan Kar Wai) is a former Hong Kong actress, known for her on-screen pairing with Andy Lau in dramatic films such as Casino Raiders and The Wesley's Mysterious File, and for her role opposite Jet Li as Thirteenth Aunt in the Once Upon a Time in China film series.

Career Kwan was born in British Hong Kong. Her father, Shaw Brothers star Kwan Shan, was from Shenyang, Liaoning, China, and was of Manchu ethnicity. Her mother, Cheung Bing-sai (張冰茜), was from Shanghai and was also an actress. Growing up, Kwan attended Maryknoll Convent School in Kowloon Tong.

Kwan's first acting role was in the ATV soap opera . Her film debut was alongside Chow Yun-fat in the 1982 film, The Head Hunter. She appeared with Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao in Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars and again with Chan in Project A Part II and Armour of God. She also appeared with Jet Li in the films Swordsman II, Dr. Wai in "The Scripture with No Words" and as Shao Yun a.k.a. "Sup Sum Yee" ("Shi San Yi" in Mandarin, "13th Aunt" in English) throughout the Once Upon a Time in China film series.

The majority of her acting roles were in dramatic films, notably with Andy Lau in Casino Raiders and The Wesley's Mysterious File. She is known internationally for her roles in Hong Kong action films, alongside a variety of major stars of the genre. Kwan also released a record in 1994, featuring a duet with her on-screen partner Lau called "Love Forever".

In 2001 she appeared in Feng Xiaogang's Chinese comedy, Big Shot's Funeral, along with Donald Sutherland and Ge You. Her last film role was in 2005, and she announced her retirement from acting in 2007.

In 2015, Kwan launched the skincare brand RK Beauty with her socialite friend Helen Ma Tsz-wing. However, after an accountant discovered irregularities in RK’s bank account, suspecting unauthorized and repeated withdrawals of company funds, the brand was ultimately liquidated in 2016.

Personal life Kwan was married to financial service mogul Chris Wong Kwok Sing in 1981, which had lasted for nine months. They divorced in 1982.

After 7 years of dating, Kwan married Taiwanese businessman Pierre Chen in 2014. She announced their divorce in 2015.

Selected filmography

The Head Hunter a.k.a. Long Goodbye (1982) – Vicky Lee The Lost Generation (1983) – Shirley Feng liu zhong (1984) Prince Charming (1984) – Wan Puipui Long Road to Gallantry (1984) – Mu Wan Er Twinkle, Twinkle Lucky Stars (1985) – Wang Yi-Ching Millionaire's Express (1986) – Chi Armour of God (1986) – Lorelei Project A Part II (1987) – Miss Pak Profiles of Pleasure (1988) – Chin Chin Three Against The World (1988) – Fan's daughter Heart to Hearts (1988) – Peggy Vengeance Is Mine (1988) – Jane Li-Su The Crazy Companies II (1988) – Niko The Last Duel (1989) – Pok Mei-Li / Chi Hau Proud and Confident (1989) – Jennifer Tang Ghost Fever (1989) – Pinkey I Am Sorry (1989) – Alice Casino Raiders (1989) – Bo Bo What a Small World (1989) – Michelle Mr. Smart (1989) – Mona Fong Brief Encounter in Shinjuku (1990) – Wendy Wan Return to Action (1990) – Joey Chan Tiger Cage 2 (1990) – Mandy Chang A Bite of Love (1990) – Anna Undeclared War (1990) – Ann Chang Tricky Brains (1991) – Lucy Ching This Thing Called Love (1991) – Janice Once Upon a Time in China (1991) – 13th Aunt Inspector Pink Dragon (1991) – Julia The Banquet (1991) – Gigi Pretty Ghost (1991) – Chia – The Ghost Gigolo and Whore II (1992) – Sherin Chan Swordsman II (a.k.a. The Legend of the Swordsman) (1992) – Yam Ying Ying Once Upon a Time in China II (1992) – 13th Aunt With or Without You (1992) – Tweedy Gameboy Kids (1992) – Kwan, Chi-Lam Saviour of the Soul 2 (1992) – The Ice Woman The Sting (1992) – Yvonne Once Upon a Time in China III (1992) – 13th Aunt All's Well, Ends Well Too (1993) – Snow White No More Love, No More Death (1993) – Tracy Chan Love Among the Triad (1993) – Kwok Hoi-Lam Blade of Fury (1993) – Noblewoman The Magic Crane (1993) – Butterfly Lam End of the Road (1993) – Chei's wife Assassin (1993) – Yiu Love is a Fairy Tale (1993) – Michelle The Great Conqueror's Concubine (1994) – Yu Ji Long and Winding Road (1994) – Winnie Tsang Once Upon a Time in China V (1994) – 13th Aunt The Eight Hilarious Gods (1994) – Ho Sin-gu A Touch of Evil (1995) – Coco Xu Liuxin The Adventurers (1995) – Mona Dr. Wai in "The Scripture with No Words" (1996) – Monica Kwan / Cammy Thanks for Your Love (1/2 ) (1996) – Li Lam-Lam Once Upon a Time in China and America (a.k.a. Once Upon a Time in China and America) (1997) – 13th Aunt Big Shot's Funeral (2001) – Lucy The Wesley's Mysterious File (a.k.a. The Wesley's Mysterious Story) (2001) – Fong Tin Ai Mighty Baby (2002) – Sabrina Hands in the Hair (2006) – Aini (final film role)

Award and nomination Year Award Category Nominated work Result 1992 Hong Kong Film Awards Best Supporting Actress This Thing Called Love