Hong Soo-ah (born Hong Geun-young on June 30, 1986) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her early 2000s role in the sitcom ''Nonstop''.
["‘Malice’ a homecoming for actress"]
''Korea Joongang Daily'', Feb 16,2016
She gained the nickname "Hong Throw" in the Korean press after making a skilful
ceremonial first pitch
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at a
Doosan Bears
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game in
Jamsil Baseball Stadium
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in 2005.
Hong Soo-ah has performed in a number of films and television programs and appeared on variety shows. She left Korea to perform in Chinese dramatic roles for several years before returning to Korea in 2016 to play a lead role in the film ''Malice''.
In 2015 the actress won the Asia Pacific Actors Network Hallyu Star award.
In June 2020, Hong signed a management contract with
Glovic Entertainment, the same company behind the
Channel A drama ''
Eccentric! Chef Moon
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''.
Filmography
Film
Television series
Television show
Web shows
Music video
Musical theatre
Awards and nominations
References
External links
Hong Soo-ahat Glovic Entertainment
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1986 births
Living people
South Korean television actresses
South Korean film actresses
South Korean musical theatre actresses
Konkuk University alumni
21st-century South Korean actresses