South Korean movie actresses born in the year 1941
Here are 7 famous actresses from South Korea were born in 1941:
Hye-jeong Kim
Hye-jeong Kim (March 3, 1941 Masan-) otherwise known as Kim Hye-Jung or Kim Hye-jeong is a South Korean actor.
She started her acting career in 1963 with the film "The Descendants of Cain" and has since appeared in over 100 films and TV dramas. Kim Hye-jeong has won numerous awards for her performances, including Best Actress at the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Korean Association of Film Critics Award. She is considered one of the most talented actors in Korean cinema and is known for her versatile roles across different genres. Outside of acting, Kim Hye-jeong is also a respected professor of theater and film at Dongguk University in Seoul.
Kim Hye-ja
Kim Hye-ja (September 14, 1941 Seoul-) also known as Hye-ja Kim, Gim Hye-ja or Kim Hyecha is a South Korean actor.
She is best known for her roles in Korean television series such as "Country Diaries" and "A Faraway Country". Kim Hye-ja also gained international recognition for her role in the 2009 film "Mother" directed by Bong Joon-ho, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival. Throughout her career, she has received numerous awards for her acting including the Grand Bell Award for Best Actress and the Korean Association of Film Critics Award for Best Actress. In addition to her acting career, Kim Hye-ja has also hosted her own cooking show and has written several cookbooks. She is considered one of the most respected actresses in South Korea and has been referred to as the "Queen of Korean Cinema".
Tae Hyun-sil
Tae Hyun-sil (December 28, 1941 Kimchaek-) a.k.a. Hyeon-shil Tae or Tae Hyunsil is a South Korean actor.
Tae Hyun-sil is considered one of the most prolific actresses in South Korean history, having appeared in over 500 films and television dramas. She made her acting debut in 1964 and has since become a beloved figure in the South Korean entertainment industry. Tae has won numerous awards throughout her career, including the KBS Drama Awards Lifetime Achievement Award in 2018. In addition to her acting work, Tae is also an accomplished singer and has released several albums. She is known for her warm personality and dedication to her craft, making her a respected figure in the South Korean entertainment industry.
Na Moon-hee
Na Moon-hee (November 30, 1941 Beijing-) also known as Mun-hee Na, Moon Hee Na, Mun Hui Na, Moon-hee Nah, Na Mun-Hee, Na Munhŭi, Na Mun-hui, Na Gyeong-ja, Na Kyŏngja, Na Moon Hee, Nah Moon-hee, Na Kyung-ja, Na Moonhee or Na Mun Hui is a South Korean actor and voice actor.
She was born in Beijing, China, but her family returned to Korea when she was young. Na made her acting debut in 1961 and has since appeared in numerous television dramas, films and stage productions, becoming one of the most respected senior actresses in South Korea. She has won several awards for her performances, including the Baeksang Arts Award for Best Actress and the KBS Drama Award for Best Supporting Actress. In addition to her acting work, Na has also lent her voice to several animated films and television series. Despite being in her late 70s, Na Moon-hee continues to be active in the entertainment industry, showcasing her versatility and longevity as an actress.
Choi Seon-Ja
Choi Seon-Ja (November 3, 1941 Jeonju-) a.k.a. Seon-ja Choi, Choi Sun-ja, Choe Seon Ja or Choi Sunja is a South Korean actor.
She began her career in the entertainment industry in 1963 and over the years has appeared in over 70 films and television dramas. Choi Seon-Ja has won acting awards at various film festivals including the Blue Dragon Film Awards and the Baeksang Arts Awards. She is best known for her roles in films such as "A Woman After a Killer Butterfly" (1978), "A Public Prosecutor of Nowhere" (1984), and "The Housemaid" (1960). Choi Seon-Ja is considered one of the leading actresses of Korean cinema in the 1960s and 70s. In addition to acting, she is also a renowned philanthropist, working on various charity activities and supporting several organizations for the underprivileged.
Kang Bu-Ja
Kang Bu-Ja (February 8, 1941 Nonsan-) is a South Korean actor.
Kang Bu-Ja is one of the most prolific actresses in the Korean entertainment industry, having appeared in over 100 films and television dramas. She made her acting debut in 1970 and rose to fame for her supporting roles in the popular television dramas “What Is Love?” and “Rose Fence”. She has won numerous awards for her acting, including the KBS Drama Award for Best Supporting Actress and the Grand Bell Award for Best Supporting Actress. In addition to her acting career, Kang Bu-Ja is also known for her philanthropic work and activism on behalf of various social causes, including women's rights and the environment. She has been honored with several awards for her humanitarian efforts, including the presidential citation and the National Cultural Medal.
Jang Mi-ja
Jang Mi-ja (February 3, 1941 South Korea-) also known as Mi-ja Jang or Jang Mija is a South Korean actor. She has two children, Park Kang and Park Joon.
Jang Mi-ja made her acting debut in 1961 in the film A Happy Day, and went on to have a successful career in both film and television. She is known for her roles in the films My Younger Brother, The Ball Shot by a Midget and The Foul King. Jang has won several awards for her performances, including Best Supporting Actress at the Grand Bell Awards for her role in Miss O's Apartment. In addition to her acting career, Jang has also worked as a professor of theater at Chung-Ang University. She retired from acting in 2001 but made a brief comeback in the film Seoul Raiders in 2005.