On The Scene
John Berger


A Nancy Kwan Weekend

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NORBERT:

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It was a Nancy Kwan weekend as philanthropist Dr. Lawrence K.W. Tseu, left, brought Kwan, second from left, and her entourage to town as his personal guests on behalf of two local charities. The weekend began on Friday when Tseu treated Kwan and her husband, Austrian filmmaker Norbert Meisel, to an intimate dinner for 15 at the Bali restaurant. Meisel was celebrating his "39th birthday," and Leilani Keough, right, Tseu's personal assistant, made certain that it was a night to remember. CLICK FOR LARGE

TO YOU, FROM 2 COUTURE:

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The special weekend continued with "Cherished Heritage," the Chinese Women's Club of Honolulu Scholarship-Welfare Luncheon-Fashion Show, at the Monarch Room Saturday. Marisa Gey modeled an elegant 2 Couture gown. Kwan appeared as a celebrity guest model twice in the show. CLICK FOR LARGE

FASHION FANS:

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Hawaii International Film Festival Executive Director Chuck Boller, state Rep. Barbara Marumoto and Elizabeth Lindsey shared Tseu's front-and-center table with Nancy Kwan and her husband, Al and Charlyn Masini, and several other guests. Vocalist Cheryl Bartlett welcomed Kwan to the show with a beautiful rendition of "I Enjoy Being a Girl," and Randy Hongo serenaded her with an original number, "Nancy Kwan," which he sang to the music of "Night and Day." CLICK FOR LARGE

A DREAM COMES TRUE:

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Vietnam vet Tommy D, left, and Hawaii Rotary Youth Foundation President Stanley K. Togikawa chatted with Nancy Kwan at the Plaza Club during the pre-screening reception for her new film, "Ray of Sunshine," on Sunday. Tommy said he'd carried a LIFE magazine cover showing Kwan as Suzie Wong in Vietnam but never dreamed he'd meet her until he was able to buy a ticket to the Rotary Club fundraiser. CLICK FOR LARGE

ACCESSORIES ARE FUN:

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Serena Karnagy, Miss Hawaii Teen USA, enjoyed the challenge of working the large olive-drab wrap that accessorized her final outfit. CLICK FOR LARGE



John Berger has covered the local entertainment scene since 1972. Contact him at jberger@starbulletin.com.



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