Kang Soo-yeon

About

Legendary South Korean actress who gained recognition internationally after her starring in the 1987 drama film The Surrogate Woman. She also gained recognition from her roles in Come Come Come Upward, Road to the Racetrack, That Woman, That Man, and Their Last Love Affair. As a result of her highly acclaimed performance in The Surrogate Woman, she was named 'Best Actress' during the 1987 Venice Film Festival.

Before Fame

She first debuted on screen as a young girl in 1969. She would later receive her first official acting role while on the A High School Student's Diary. 

Trivia

Due to her amazing talents, she received 6 different acting awards over her career. She received her final award in 2015 during the Women in Film Korea Awards ceremony.

Family Life

She was born and raised in Seoul, South Korea. 

Associated With

She worked alongside Im Kwon-taek in the 1987 movie The Surrogate Women.