Chinese star in Hollywood -- Irene Tsu

Irene Tsu might not be a household name. But people may recognize her starring alongside some of Hollywood's all-time biggest names, including Jimmy Stewart, John Wayne, and Elvis Presley.

The Shanghai-born actress says her most successful professional stint was when she starred in commercials for Standard Oil as the Wiki Wiki Girl. The ads ran during NASA's historic moon landing in 1968, beaming her image into the homes of millions of Americans.

Tsu is also known for her relationship with Frank Sinatra, one of the most popular and influential musical artists of the 20th century. Sinatra reportedly sent her racy gifts during their two-year courtship, after his divorce from actress Mia Farrow.

Despite the adulation she received from millions of fans, there was one person whom the Chinese American dancer-turned-actress sought and even craved approval. She reveals his identity and more in her upcoming autobiography "A Watercolor Dream". The book is due out later this year.

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By Cindy Martin based in Los Angeles, the United States.