Marco (actor)

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:

Marco (actor)

Role / Field:

South Korean model and actor known for reality TV appearances.

Born:

1977-07-12

Century / Era:

1977s Historical Era

Database Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Marcos Benjamín Lee (Korean: 마르코; born 12 July 1977), better known as Marco, is a South Korean model and actor, born and raised in Argentina. After only making minor cameo appearances in dramas, Marco is best known for appearing on popular reality show We Got Married alongside Son Dam Bi.

Pivotal Works & Achievements

He later appeared in After School's music video "AH." Marco appeared as a cast member of MBC Every1's 2010 family reality show Family Needed: Season 4 along with Park Jun-gyu, Kang Soo-ji, Actress Kim Jung-min and girl group Secret's Han Sunhwa, and was a regular cast member of the MBC's Sunday Sunday Night show Danbi.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

In 2011, Lee married Korean golfer, Ahn Shi-hyun and they were divorced in 2013.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1977 (1977-07-12): Birth of Marco (actor) — South Korean model and actor known for reality TV appearances.
2. 2010: 2010 Milestone — " Marco appeared as a cast member of MBC Every1's 2010 family reality show Family Needed: Season 4 along with Park Jun-gyu, Kang Soo-ji, Actress Kim Jung-min and girl group Secret's Han Sunhwa, and was a regular cast member of the MBC's Sunday Sunday Night show Danbi.
3. 2011: 2011 Milestone — In 2011, Lee married Korean golfer, Ahn Shi-hyun and they were divorced in 2013.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Marco (actor)

True or False: “Marco's early career was exclusively focused on film roles in major blockbuster movies.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): While he appeared in dramas like 'Dream' (2009), his initial recognition came through minor cameo appearances and reality shows.

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• Alexander Cartwright — Shared historical date (07-12 · Died) (1892): Founding member of the Knickerbockers and developer of early baseball rules.
• Alexander Hamilton — Shared historical date (07-12 · Died) (1804): American Founding Father, first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, and Federalist leader.
• Ahmad bin Ali Al Thani — Historical peer (Died in 1977) (1977): Emir of Qatar (1960–1972) whose reign oversaw the nation's oil boom and independence.
• Akiva Schaffer — Historical peer (Born in 1977) (1977): American filmmaker, comedian, and musician known for The Lonely Island.
• Alex Chilton — Historical peer (Died in 2010) (2010): American musician, best known for his vocal work with The Box Tops and Big Star.
• Alexander McQueen — Historical peer (Died in 2010) (2010): Iconic British fashion designer known for theatrical, boundary-pushing collections.
• Al Davis — Historical peer (Died in 2011) (2011): Pioneering NFL executive and coach, known for building the legendary Oakland Raiders.
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