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Kevin Kwan

1973 - Today

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Kevin Kwan (born 1973 or 1974) is a Singaporean-born American novelist and writer of satirical novels Crazy Rich Asians, China Rich Girlfriend, and Rich People Problems. His latest book, Lies and Weddings, was released in June 2024. In 2014, Kwan was named as one of the "Five Writers to Watch" on the list of Hollywood's Most Powerful Authors published by The Hollywood Reporter. In 2018, Kwan made Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people and was inducted into The Asian Hall of Fame. Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in 14 different languages on Wikipedia. Kevin Kwan is the 7,496th most popular writer, the 41st most popular biography from Singapore and the 3rd most popular Singaporean Writer.

Kevin Kwan is a Singaporean novelist best known for his bestselling novel "Crazy Rich Asians," which explores the lives of wealthy Asian families and their cultural dynamics. The book was adapted into a successful film in 2018, further increasing his prominence as a writer.

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Among writers, Kevin Kwan ranks 7,496 out of 7,302. Before him are Tahmima Anam, Ayad Akhtar, Elif Batuman, Jhamak Ghimire, Jackie Kay, and Steven Johnson. After him are Lauren Oliver, Emily Temple-Wood, Kristof Magnusson, Bari Weiss, V. E. Schwab, and Dave Rubin.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1973, Kevin Kwan ranks 1,351. Before him are Lauren Bowles, Jenny Whittle, Mary Peltola, Lida Abdul, Rob Hayles, and Christian Borle. After him are Jade Puget, Tim Harford, Pullela Gopichand, George Gregan, Kareem Streete-Thompson, and David Reid.

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In Singapore

Among people born in Singapore, Kevin Kwan ranks 41 out of 42. Before him are JJ Lin (1981), Shou Zi Chew (1983), Louis Theroux (1970), Ross Butler (1990), Daniel Kowalski (1975), and Muhammad Taqi (1986). After him are Joseph Schooling (1995), Gwendoline Yeo (1977), Loh Kean Yew (1997), Astra Sharma (1995), Marcelo Herrera (null), and Anders Aplin (1991).

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Among WRITERS In Singapore

Among writers born in Singapore, Kevin Kwan ranks 3. Before him are Leslie Charteris (1907), and Shamsul Maidin (1966).

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