Ha Hee-ra

South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like What Women Want and The President.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:
Ha Hee-ra
Role / Field:
South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like What Women Want and The President.
Born:
1969-10-29
Century / Era:
1969s Historical Era
Database Source:
2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Ha Hee-ra (Korean: 하희라; born October 29, 1969) is a South Korean actress. Ha began her acting career in 1981 when she was in the sixth grade, appearing mostly in films for teenagers. Among her dramas are What Women Want (1990), What Is Love (1991), The Break of Dawn (1993), Catching Up with Gangnam Moms (2007) and The President (2010). Ha Hee-ra was born in Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea to a Taiwanese father and a Korean mother.

Career & Major Achievements

Through her paternal grandfather, she is a third-generation descendant of Chinese immigrants to Korea and due to her paternal lineage, she was issued Taiwanese citizenship. Because she was of mixed Chinese and Korean descent, Ha was often bullied during her youth. She attended and graduated from Seokgwan Elementary School, Jongam Middle School and Seokgwan High School in Seoul. She later attended Dongguk and Yonsei Universities, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Social Welfare.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She married actor Choi Soo-jong in November 1993, and obtained South Korean citizenship after their wedding. Following her marriage to Choi, she converted to Presbyterianism from Buddhism. The couple have two children: son Min-seo and daughter Yoon-seo.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

  1. 1969 (1969-10-29): Birth of Ha Hee-ra — South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like What Women Want and The President.
  2. 1981: 1981 Milestone — Ha began her acting career in 1981 when she was in the sixth grade, appearing mostly in films for teenagers.
  3. 1990: 1990 Milestone — Among her dramas are What Women Want (1990), What Is Love (1991), The Break of Dawn (1993), Catching Up with Gangnam Moms (2007) and The President (2010).
  4. 1993: 1993 Milestone — She married actor Choi Soo-jong in November 1993, and obtained South Korean citizenship after their wedding.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ha Hee-ra

True or False: “Ha Hee-ra's mixed Chinese and Korean descent was a source of privilege throughout her life.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The provided text states that due to her mixed heritage, she was often bullied during her youth.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ha Hee-ra

Who was Ha Hee-ra and what are their primary contributions?

South Korean actress known for her roles in dramas like What Women Want and The President. Origins & Early Life: Ha Hee-ra (Korean: 하희라; born October 29, 1969) is a South Korean actress. Ha began her acting career in 1981 when she was in the sixth grade, appearing mostly in films for teenagers. Among her dramas are What Women Want (1990), What Is Love (1991), The Break of Dawn (1993), Catching Up with Gangnam Moms (2007) and The President (2010). Ha Hee-ra was born in Seongbuk District, Seoul, South Korea to a Taiwanese father and a Korean mother.

When was Ha Hee-ra born and during which historical era did they live?

Ha Hee-ra was born on 1969-10-29. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1969 Chrono-Archive.

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