Jang Na-ra

South Korean actress and singer (born 1981)
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Jang Na-ra is a South Korean actress and singer who has been active in both the South Korean and Chinese entertainment industries since 2001. She rose to prominence with her hit studio album Sweet Dream in 2002, and starred in well-received television series Successful Story of a Bright Girl (2002), My Love Patzzi (2002), Wedding (2005), My Bratty Princess (2005), You Are My Destiny (2014), Confession Couple (2017), The Last Empress (2018–2019), VIP (2019) and Sell Your Haunted House (2021).

Jang spent most of her childhood in her birthplace, Yeokchon-dong, Eunpyeong District, in Seoul, South Korea. She appeared with her father, actor Ju Ho-seong (stage name), who is also known by his real name Jang Yeon-gyo, in the play Les Misérables in her primary school days, thus sparking her interest in becoming an actress. Jang also went on to become a model for television advertisements in her high school days before entering Chung-ang University's Department of Theater, Faculty of Fine Arts where she majored in Theater and Film in March 2000. She graduated 10 years later, on February 19, 2010. The delay was due to her continuous work since her debut after she entered the university. She also received an alumni association award for her contributions to the university during the graduation rites.

Date of Birth18th March 1981
Age43 Years
Zodiac SignPisces
CountrySouth Korea
Current CitySeoul
Birth PlaceSeoul
NationalitySouth Korea
CitizenshipSouth Korea
SignatureSignature
Education
Chung-Ang University
Instrumentspiano, voice
Occupationactor, singer, film actor, model, record producer, songwriter
Awards
  • Mnet Asian Music Award for Best Female Artist