Kevin Kwan
1973
Kevin Kwan is a Singapore based author known for his satirical novels, China Rich Girlfriend, Rich People Problems and Crazy Rich Asians. In the year 2014, Hollywood reporters shortlisted Kwan among Five Most Powerful Writers to Watch. The list included authors such as Emma Donagoe, Rainbow Rowell, Neal Stephenson and Earnie Cline. Born in Singapore, China, Kevin Kwan comes from one of the richest families in China. Kwan’s great-grandfather was the founder of the oldest bank in Singapore, Oversea Chinese Banking Corporation. While growing up in Singapore, Kwan attended the world-renowned Anglo-Chinese School, a school which has produced prominent politicians, athletes and business leaders. When Kwan turned 17 years old, his family relocated to the United States. In the US, Kwan joined the University of Houston where he earned a BA in Media studies. After earning his BA, Kwan then joined Parsons School of Design to pursue a photography BFA.