Choi Eun-hee

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Biography

Choi Eun-hee (November 20, 1926 – April 16, 2018) was a South Korean actress, who was one of the country's most popular stars of the 1960s and 1970s. In 1978, Choi and her then ex-husband, movie director Shin Sang-ok, were abducted to North Korea, where they were forced to make films until they sought asylum at the US Embassy in Vienna in 1986. They returned to South Korea in 1999 after spending a decade in the United States.

Career Overview

Choi Eun-hee has 72 screen credits in a career dating back to 1947. Their work is anchored in the Journey to the West Collection (Shaw Brothers) universe with 1 titles. Signature works include Red Scarf, A Country Girl, I'll Be Seeing Her. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
72
Birth Date
1926-11-20 00:00:00
Birth Place
Gwangju, South Korea

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