Jeon Do-yeon Wins Best Actress at Cannes
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Actress Jeon Do-yeon won the best actress award at the 60th Cannes Film Festival on May 27 for her role in "Secret Sunshine".
Jeon became the first South Korean actress to win a top international film award since Kang Soo-yeon won best actress at the Venice Film Festival 20 years ago.
The feat has made Jeon one of the world's top actresses from South Korea.
Wearing a gold dress, Jeon said in her acceptance speech that she couldn't believe she had won such a prestigious award and that she didn't know if she was qualified to represent all hardworking and talented actresses.
Jeon attributed her award to the movie's director, Lee Chang-dong, and her co-star, Song Kang-ho, as well as her character in the movie.
In conclusion, Jeon said she will never forget the festival for welcoming "Secret Sunshine" and thanked the audience.
Jeon became the first South Korean actress to win a top international film award since Kang Soo-yeon won best actress at the Venice Film Festival 20 years ago.
The feat has made Jeon one of the world's top actresses from South Korea.
Wearing a gold dress, Jeon said in her acceptance speech that she couldn't believe she had won such a prestigious award and that she didn't know if she was qualified to represent all hardworking and talented actresses.
Jeon attributed her award to the movie's director, Lee Chang-dong, and her co-star, Song Kang-ho, as well as her character in the movie.
In conclusion, Jeon said she will never forget the festival for welcoming "Secret Sunshine" and thanked the audience.
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