Born
February 11, 1973
Origin
South Korean
Roles
Actress
Labels
Management Soop
Years Active
1990 - Present
Jeon Do-yeon is a celebrated South Korean actress, renowned for her emotional range and versatility, and the first South Korean to win Best Actress at Cannes for 'Secret Sunshine' (2007). With a prolific career spanning film and television—including hits like 'Kill Boksoon' (2023) and 'Crash Course in Romance' (2023)—she has excelled in diverse genres while earning global recognition as a juror at major festivals and an icon of Korean cinema. Her collaborations with top directors and actors, along with honors like a Bucheon retrospective and French government recognition, solidify her legacy as a bold and influential artist.
Jeon Do-yeon is a groundbreaking South Korean actress, best known as the first from her country to win Best Actress at Cannes (2007) for 'Secret Sunshine' and for serving on its jury. Renowned for her versatility, she has starred in acclaimed films like 'The Housemaid', 'Kill Boksoon', and TV dramas such as 'The Good Wife', earning numerous awards and global recognition, including honors from the French government. Her career, spanning over two decades, solidifies her as a trailblazer in cinema.
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