South Korean movie actresses born in the year 1947
Here are 5 famous actresses from South Korea were born in 1947:
Yoon Yeo-jeong
Yoon Yeo-jeong (June 19, 1947 Kaesong-) also known as Youn Yuh-jung, Yeo-jeong Yoon, Yun Yeo-jeong, Yun Yǒ-chǒng, Youn Yuh Jung, Yoon Yeo-jung, Yuh-Jung Youn, Yeo-Jong Yun, Yoon Yeo-Jeong, Yoon Yeojung or Youn Yu Jung is a South Korean actor. She has one child, Jo Eol.
Yoon Yeo-jeong is considered one of the most talented and respected actresses in South Korea. She began her career in entertainment as a beauty pageant winner in 1969, before transitioning to acting in films and television shows. She gained widespread recognition for her performance in the film "The Housemaid" (1960) and has since starred in numerous acclaimed works, including "Woman of Fire" (1971), "Lady Vengeance" (2005), and "The Bacchus Lady" (2016).
In 2021, Yoon Yeo-jeong made history by becoming the first South Korean actor to win an Oscar, for her role in the film "Minari." The film, which tells the story of a Korean-American family trying to start a farm in rural Arkansas, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival to critical acclaim and went on to receive six Academy Award nominations.
Moon Hee
Moon Hee (July 16, 1947 Busan-) also known as Hie Mun, Lee Sunim, Mun Hui, Mun Hǔi, I Sunim or Ri Sunim is a South Korean actor. She has two children, Jang Jung-ho and Jang Seo-jeong.
Moon Hee began her career as a model before transitioning to acting. She made her acting debut in 1967 and went on to become one of the most popular actresses of the 1970s and 1980s in South Korea. Some of her notable films include "Mistress", "The Body Confession", and "Poetry and Passion". In 2013, Moon Hee received a special lifetime achievement award at the Busan International Film Festival for her contributions to Korean cinema. In addition to her acting career, she is also known for her work as a producer and director.
Park Seung-Tae
Park Seung-Tae (November 15, 1947 South Korea-) also known as Seung-tae Park is a South Korean actor.
She began her acting career in 1973 and has since appeared in over 100 films and television dramas. Some of her notable roles include the mother in the hit drama "Winter Sonata" and a villainous old lady in the horror film "The Wailing". Park has won several acting awards throughout her career and is widely regarded as a veteran actress in South Korea. In addition to her acting career, Park has also served as a professor at the Korea National University of Arts.
Jeong Yeong-Suk
Jeong Yeong-Suk (April 1, 1947 Sonchon County-) also known as Yeong-suk Jeong, Jeong Young-Sook, Jung Young-sook, Jung Youngsook, Jung Young Suk or Jeong Yeong-sook is a South Korean actor. Her children are called Jeon Yoo-kyung and Jeon Yoo-seong.
Jeong Yeong-Suk began her acting career in 1972 with the film "The Artist's Confession" and has since appeared in numerous movies, television dramas, and theater productions. She is known for her roles in popular Korean dramas such as "All About Eve," "Autumn in My Heart," and "Winter Sonata." She has also won several acting awards, including the KBS Drama Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Yoo Mi-ran in "Autumn in My Heart." In addition to her acting career, Jeong Yeong-Suk is also a talented singer and has released several albums throughout her career.
Hong Se-Mi
Hong Se-Mi (October 19, 1947 Incheon-) also known as Se-mi Hong is a South Korean actor.
She made her acting debut in 1971 with the film titled "A Woman Chasing a Killer Butterfly". Se-mi Hong has starred in numerous films and TV dramas throughout her career spanning several decades. Some of her notable works include "Flame in the Valley", "The Fifth Republic", "Winter Sonata" and "My Love from the Star". She has received several awards for her performances, including the Korean Broadcasting Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1983 and the KBS Drama Awards for Achievement in 2009. In addition to acting, she has also hosted several TV shows and served as a judge on various talent shows. Se-mi Hong is regarded as one of the pioneering actresses in the Korean entertainment industry and has paved the way for many other actors and actresses.