Biography
Grace Chang (traditional: 葛蘭, simplified: 葛兰, born June 13, 1933) is a Chinese actress and singer.
Born in Shanghai, Chang moved with her family to Hong Kong in 1948. She was an actress from the Cathay (Motion Picture and General Investments Limited) with many successes from "It Blossoms Again" to "The Wild, Wild Rose" and "Mambo Girl".
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Chang appeared in 33 films during her 11-year acting career. Her last actual appearance was in 1964 though she has provided vocals for soundtracks.
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".
Biography text from Last.fm, available under CC BY-SA.