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Jeong Sunah
Born (1984-10-12) 12 October 1984 (age 40)
Seoul, South Korea
Other namesSummer Jeong
EducationDongguk University (Theater and Film)
OccupationMusical Actress
Years active2002-present
AgentPalmtree Island
SpouseLee Han-bit (m. 2021)
Children1
Korean name
Hangul
정선아
Hanja
Revised RomanizationJeong Seona
McCune–ReischauerChŏng Sŏna
Websitepalmtree.is/artists/jeong-sun-ah

Jeong Sun-ah (Korean정선아; born October 12, 1984) is a South Korean musical theatre actress. She is best known for starring in the Korean productions of Wicked, Aida, and Chicago.

Early life

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Jeong was born in Seoul, South Korea, as the eldest of two children. She spent her childhood in Saudi Arabia for 5 years due to her father's occupation as a construction engineer.[1] Her mother was a vocal music major.

Career

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Jeong became interested in musicals after seeing 42nd Street in her second year of middle school.[1][2] She took lessons from musical actress Kolleen Park, who suggested to audition for the musical Rent during her third year of high school. She debuted at the age of 18 in Rent (2002) as Mimi Marquez, becoming one of the youngest leading actors at the time.[3]

2022 - present

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After taking a break from stage due to pregnancy and childbirth, Jeong made her long-awaited comeback with the musical If/Then. If/Then provided her the chance to satiate her longstanding desire to try a piece with more drama.[4] Her performance as Elizabeth Vaughn was widely acclaimed, and she received the Best Actress Award at the 8th Korea Musical Awards.[5]

Stage performances

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Year Title Role
2002 Rent Mimi Marquez
The Sound of Music Liezl von Trapp
2003 Urinetown Little Sally
Mamma Mia! Ensemble/Sophie Cover
2004 Rent Mimi Marquez
The Hunchback of Notre Dame Esmeralda
2005 Gambler Showgirl
2006 Winter Sonata Oh Chae-rin
Jekyll and Hyde Lucy Harris
2007 Tell Me on a Sunday Denise
2008 Nine Karla
Xanadu Kira
2009 Dreamgirls Deena Jones
I Love You
2010 Mozart! Constanze Weber
Aida Amneris
2011 Mozart! Constanze Weber
Guys and Dolls Sara Brown
Evita Eva Peron
2012 Gwanghwamun Love Story Yeo-ju
Song of Two Flowers Yulgok Princess
Aida Amneris
2013 Jesus Christ Superstar Mary Magdalene
Wicked Glinda
2014 Dracula Mina Murray
Kinky Boots Lauren
2015 Death Note Misa Amane
2016 Wicked Glinda
The Bodyguard Rachel Marron
2017 Napoleon Josephine
2018 Anna Karenina Anna Karenina
The Man Who Laughs Duchess Josiana
2019 Aida Amneris
2021 Wicked Glinda
2022 If/Then Elizabeth Vaughn
2023 Memphis Felicia Farrell
Dracula Mina Murray
2024 Chicago Velma Kelly
If/Then Elizabeth Vaughn

Filmography

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Films

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Year Title Role Note
2018 Mary Poppins Returns Mary Poppins (voice) Korean dub
2024 Wicked Glinda (voice) Korean dub

Variety Shows

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Year Title Note
2014 Radio Star Episode 402
2016 Life Bar Episode 2
2021 King of Mask Singer 150th-152nd King (Baby Goat)
Romantic Call Center Episode 56
2021–2024 Immortal Songs: Singing the Legend Episode 575, 592, 615, 645, 653

Awards

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Year Organizations Category Work
2008 2nd The Musical Awards Best Supporting Actress Nine
2009 3rd The Musical Awards Best Supporting Actress Dreamgirls
2010 4th The Musical Awards Popularity Award Mozart!
16th Korea Musical Daesang
2012 7th Golden Ticket Awards Best Musical Actress
2013 7th The Musical Awards Best Actress Aida
19th Korea Musical Daesang
2015 10th Golden Ticket Awards Best Musical Actress
2024 8th Korea Musical Awards Best Actress[6] If/Then
2024 Brand Customer Loyalty Awards Musical Actress

References

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  1. ^ a b 박, 주연 (2010-12-01). "정선아 "철없이 앞만 보고 달린 8년, 작품 통해 나를 돌아보게 돼"". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  2. ^ "Woman with Purpose: Jeong Sun Ah". Akris EU. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  3. ^ "정선아 "방송·영화 러브콜? 뮤지컬만 할래요"". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 2011-02-25. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  4. ^ "Musical actor Jeong Sun-ah consoles the audience no matter their choice in 'If/Then'". Korea JoongAng Daily. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  5. ^ "Musical actor Jung Sun-ah was honored with the Best Actress Award at the 8th Korea Musical Awards. .. - MK". Maeil Business Newspaper. 2024-01-16. Retrieved 2024-08-06.
  6. ^ Ga-young, Park (2024-01-16). "Cho Seung-woo, Jeong Sun-ah, 'SheStars!' win at Korea Musical Awards". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-06.