Ko Eun-ah (actress, born 1946)

Quick Facts: Who was Ko Eun-ah (actress, born 1946)?

Subject:

Ko Eun-ah (actress, born 1946)

Known for:

South Korean actress known for her roles in films from the 1960s to 1970s.

Born:

1946-02-16

Century / Era:

1946s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Ko Eun-ah (Korean: 고은아; born February 16, 1946) is a South Korean actress. Ko's acting career spanned from 1965 to 1979, appearing in films including The Sea Village (1965), The General in Red Robes (1973) and Yeonhwa (1974).

Career & Major Achievements

She won Popular Star Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards in 1966, 1972 and 1973, and Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Grand Bell Awards in 2012. Ko married film producer Kwak Jeong-hwan on November 21, 1967. Her first child was a son, followed by a daughter in August 1970.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1946 (1946-02-16): Birth of Ko Eun-ah (actress, born 1946) — South Korean actress known for her roles in films from the 1960s to 1970s.
2. 1965: 1965 Milestone — Ko's acting career spanned from 1965 to 1979, appearing in films including The Sea Village (1965), The General in Red Robes (1973) and Yeonhwa (1974).
3. 1966: 1966 Milestone — She won Popular Star Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards in 1966, 1972 and 1973, and Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Grand Bell Awards in 2012.
4. 1967: 1967 Milestone — Ko married film producer Kwak Jeong-hwan on November 21, 1967.
5. 1970: 1970 Milestone — Her first child was a son, followed by a daughter in August 1970.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Ko Eun-ah (actress, born 1946)

True or False: “Ko Eun-ah's acting career spanned until she received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Grand Bell Awards in 2012.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): The award was given for her entire body of work; her active film career is noted as spanning from 1965 to 1979.

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