Actor

Bae Doona

배두나

1979-10-11 · Jongno, Seoul, South Korea

On site: 2 dramas

About

About this actor

Bae Doona, born on October 11, 1979, is a prominent South Korean actress and photographer known for her diverse roles in both film and television. She began her career as a model before gaining significant recognition for her performances in landmark films such as "Barking Dogs Never Bite" (2000), "Take Care of My Cat" (2001), and "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" (2002). Her portrayal of a political activist in "Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance" marked her as a notable talent in the industry. Bae's international acclaim surged with her roles in "The Host" (2006) as archer Park Nam-joo and in the unique film "Air Doll" (2009) as a lifelike sex doll. She continued to build her reputation with standout performances in the critically acclaimed films "A Girl at My Door" (2014) and "Tunnel" (2016). On television, she gained recognition for her leading roles in the crime thriller "Stranger" (2017–2020) and the Netflix series "Kingdom" (2019–2020). Bae's work extends to international projects as well, including appearances in the Wachowski films "Cloud Atlas" (2012) and "Jupiter Ascending" (2015), as well as the Netflix series "Sense8" (2015–2018). More recently, she has starred in the films "Broker" and "Next Sohee," both released in 2022.

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