Kevin Kwan — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people (2018) and inducted into The Asian Hall of Fame (2018).
No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author of satirical novels including 'Crazy Rich Asians', 'China Rich Girlfriend', 'Rich People Problems', and 'Lies and Weddings'.
Established his own creative studio in 2000, serving clients like Ted.com and the Museum of Modern Art.
Worked for Interview Magazine, Martha Stewart Living, and Tibor Kalman's design firm M&Co. in New York.
Holds a BA in Media Studies from the University of Houston-Clear Lake and a BFA in Photography from Parsons School of Design.
Descendant of prominent Singaporean families, including Oh Sian Guan (founding director of Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation) and Sir Arthur Kwan Pah Chien M.D. (Singapore's first Western-trained ophthalmologist).
Wanted in Singapore for defaulting on National Service obligations since 1990.

Biography

Kevin Kwan is a Singaporean-born American novelist, widely recognized as a No. 1 New York Times Bestselling Author. He is best known for his satirical novels, including 'Crazy Rich Asians', 'China Rich Girlfriend', and 'Rich People Problems', with his latest book, 'Lies and Weddings', released in June 2024. His literary success led to his inclusion in The Hollywood Reporter's list of 'Hollywood's Most Powerful Authors' in 2014 and Time magazine's list of 100 most influential people in 2018.