Jadin Wong
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Jadin Wong (born c. 1914) is an American singer, dancer, comedienne, and theatrical agent and manager. She was born in San Francisco, California. At age 16, she ran away from home to Hollywood to become a dancer. She became an overnight star.
She is a celebrity, diva and grand dame who discovered John Lone, Joan Chen, supermodels Jade Go, Bai Ling, Lucy Liu and Kai Wong.
She traveled extensively to entertain U.S. troops during World War II and nearly sacrificed her life for her country when she was nearly blown up by German enemy planes near the Black Forest.[citation needed]
She was recognized by President Ronald Reagan for her role in entertaining the nation's troops and by the U.S. House of Representatives for her cultural contributions to the nation.
She married into the blueblood family of New York Theatre, the Chichesters.
Jadin Wong was featured in Times, Newsweek and The New York Times. She currently resides in Manhattan.

