Go Doo-shim

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Go Doo-shim

Role / Field:

Esteemed South Korean actress known for portraying devoted, self-sacrificing mother figures.

Born:

1951-05-22

Century / Era:

1951s Historical Era

Database Source:

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Origins & Early Life

Go Doo-shim (Korean: 고두심; born May 22, 1951) is a South Korean actress. A native of Jeju Island, Go Doo-shim made her acting debut in 1972 and since then she had a prolific career on television, film and theater.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

Best known for playing the quintessential devoted, self-sacrificing mother figure on TV, Go has won the Daesang (the highest acting prize in Korea) a record number of seven times: for her performances in the dramas Fetters of Love (1989), The Dancing Gayageum (1990), My Husband's Woman (1992), Virtue (2000), Ode to the Han River (2004), More Beautiful Than a Flower (2004) and All About My Mom (2015). Go was reported to be the top earner among all actors and entertainers who appeared on the KBS network in 2004, with total earnings of ₩373 million.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She also received acclaim for more atypical roles in the films Jealousy (1983), My Mother, the Mermaid (2004), Family Ties (2006), and Good Morning President (2009). To celebrate her 40th anniversary in the entertainment industry, Go returned to the stage in a 2012 production of Richard Alfieri's Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1951 (1951-05-22): Birth of Go Doo-shim — Esteemed South Korean actress known for portraying devoted, self-sacrificing mother figures.
2. 1972: 1972 Milestone — A native of Jeju Island, Go Doo-shim made her acting debut in 1972 and since then she had a prolific career on television, film and theater.
3. 1983: 1983 Milestone — She also received acclaim for more atypical roles in the films Jealousy (1983), My Mother, the Mermaid (2004), Family Ties (2006), and Good Morning President (2009).
4. 1989: 1989 Milestone — Best known for playing the quintessential devoted, self-sacrificing mother figure on TV, Go has won the Daesang (the highest acting prize in Korea) a record number of seven times: for her performances in the dramas Fetters of Love (1989), The Dancing Gayageum (1990), My Husband's Woman (1992), Virtue (2000), Ode to the Han River (2004), More Beautiful Than a Flower (2004) and All About My Mom (2015).
5. 2004: 2004 Milestone — Go was reported to be the top earner among all actors and entertainers who appeared on the KBS network in 2004, with total earnings of ₩373 million.
6. 2012: 2012 Milestone — To celebrate her 40th anniversary in the entertainment industry, Go returned to the stage in a 2012 production of Richard Alfieri's Six Dance Lessons in Six Weeks.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Go Doo-shim

True or False: “Go Doo-shim won the Daesang award only once in her career.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): She holds a record of seven Daesang wins across various dramas and years.

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