South Korean movie actresses died in the year 1988
Here are 1 famous actresses from South Korea died in 1988:
Jeong-ok Na
Jeong-ok Na (April 29, 1920 Seoul-August 16, 1988) also known as Ra Jeong-ok, Jeong-ok Ra, Na Jeong-ok, Ra Jeong-sook, Jeong-sook Ra, Na Jeong-sook, Jeong-sook Na or Na Jungok was a South Korean actor.
Jeong-ok Na was born in Seoul, Korea during the Japanese Occupation. She graduated from Ewha Womans University with a degree in Literature. Her acting career started in 1946 with the film "Nongjungjo" and continued for over 40 years. She appeared in numerous films including "The Widow" and "The Coachman" which are considered two of the greatest Korean films of all time. Na also acted in TV dramas and had a successful career in theater. She won the Best Actress award at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain for her role in "Ieodo" in 1977. Na was also a member of the National Assembly of South Korea from 1978 to 1980. She passed away on August 16, 1988 at the age of 68 due to lung cancer.
In addition to her successful acting career, Jeong-ok Na was also actively involved in politics. She was a member of the opposition party, Democratic Justice Party and was elected as a member of the National Assembly in 1978. However, her political career was short-lived as she resigned from her position in 1980 to protest against the Chun Doo-hwan regime's authoritarian rule.
Na was a firm believer in the power of theater and founded the Jeongok Theater, which focused on bringing theater productions to underprivileged communities. Her dedication to the arts was recognized by the Korean government, which awarded her the Order of Cultural Merit, one of the highest cultural honors in South Korea.
Jeong-ok Na's legacy continues to live on and she remains a beloved figure in Korean cinema and theater. In 2018, a commemorative exhibition was held at the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Seoul to celebrate her life and accomplishments.
During her long and illustrious career, Jeong-ok Na worked with some of the most prominent directors in Korean cinema, including Kim Ki-young, Shin Sang-ok and Yu Hyun-mok. She had a reputation for being a versatile actor, capable of portraying a wide range of characters with depth and nuance. Na's most memorable performances include her role as the eponymous widow in the film "The Widow" (1955) and as the cold and calculating Madame Kang in "The Housemaid" (1960). In addition to her work on screen, Na was also a celebrated stage actor, renowned for her performances in plays by Chekhov, Ibsen, and Brecht.
Apart from her achievements in the arts and politics, Jeong-ok Na was also a humanitarian and philanthropist. She was actively involved in various charitable causes and worked tirelessly to empower women and children in Korea. Na was a strong advocate for women's rights and was one of the first female actors in Korea to demand equal pay and better working conditions for her colleagues in the industry. She also established a scholarship fund for underprivileged students at Ewha Womans University, her alma mater.
Jeong-ok Na's life and legacy continue to inspire many generations of Koreans, both in Korea and abroad. She was a trailblazer, a visionary, and a true icon of Korean culture and history. She will forever be remembered as a pioneering actor, a pioneering politician, and a pioneering woman who defied convention and broke down barriers in pursuit of her dreams.