Choi Ran

Choi Ran (born November 30, 1960) is a South Korean actress. She made her acting debut in 1979 and became best known as a supporting actress in television dramas, notably those written by the Hong sisters.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]

In this Korean name, the family name is Choi.
Choi Ran
Born (1960-11-30) November 30, 1960
Gimcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea
EducationChung-Ang University - B.A. and M.A. in Theater and Film
OccupationActress
Years active1979-present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 1984)​
Korean name
Hangul
최란
Hanja
崔蘭
Revised RomanizationChoe Ran
McCune–ReischauerCh'oe Ran

Choi married sportswriter and former basketball player Lee Chung-hee in 1984.[9][10] They have one son Lee Jun-gi, and two daughters Lee Hyeon-gyeong and Lee Hyeon-jeong.[11]

Filmography

Television series
Year Title Role Network
1984Independence GateKBS1
1985딸이 더 좋아KBS1
1986Drama Game "Reunion"KBS2
1987A Tree Blooming with LoveSoo-jin's auntKBS1
1993Keep Your Voice DownSBS
Our Hot SongSBS
1994General HospitalSection chief of Nursing,
Ward 132		MBC
숨은 그림 찾기KBS2
The Road to YouKBS2
1995Love and MarriageYoon Jung-binMBC
1996The Season of Blossoming LoveKBS2
1997Medical BrothersGangneung hospital director
Ok Sook-hyun		MBC
Love and FarewellMBC
CinderellaPark Jin-heeMBC
1998The Barefooted YouthPolice forensic specialistKBS2
AdvocateSung Min-heeMBC
Legendary AmbitionSong Hye-jooKBS2
1999Hur JunHong-choonMBC
2000Mr. DukePark Ae-jaMBC
Clear Skies TomorrowKBS1
2001Pretty LadyManager ChoiKBS2
Sun-hee and Jin-heeGeum-soonMBC
SangdoWoo Yeo-ranMBC
This Is LovePark Byung-okKBS1
2002Kitchen MaidMs. ParkMBC
2003Into the SunJi Hwa-jaSBS
All InManager Jang Mi-ranSBS
Pearl NecklaceJung Myung-sook/Chris JungKBS2
2004Kkakdugi (Cubed Radish Kimchi)Heo Shil-neKBS2
KkangsooniHeo Pung-jaEBS
A Second ProposalGo Myung-okKBS2
2005Sassy Girl Chun-hyangLee Mong-ryong's motherKBS2
Sad Love StorySook-jaMBC
A Farewell to SorrowKim Sun-okKBS2
My GirlBae In-sunSBS
2006The 101st ProposalJang Eun-imSBS
2007Air CityChoi Jung-heeMBC
Kimcheed Radish CubesSong Soo-namMBC
Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My SonNam Hyun-sookSBS
2008Hong Gil-dongCourt lady NohKBS2
Chil-wu the MightyWoman from ChungjuKBS2
2009Swallow the SunChoi In-sookSBS
Don't HesitateUhm Mi-soonSBS
You're BeautifulChoi Mi-jaSBS
2010Dong Yi[12]Lady YoonMBC
You Don't Know WomenJang Geum-sookSBS
2011GyebaekYoung-myoMBC
Drama Special "Daughters of Bilitis Club"[13][14]Park Myung-heeKBS2
PoseidonYoung-ranKBS2
Glory Jane[15]Director of nursing serviceKBS2
2012BigKim Young-okKBS2
Reckless Family(guest)MBC Every 1
Reckless Family - Season 2Choi RanMBC Every 1
2016Secrets of WomenPark Bok-jaKBS2

Film
Year Title Role
2001The Humanist
2002Forgive Me Once Again Despite Hatred 2002Department head Moon
2003Run 2 UMadam Kim
2004Dead FriendSu-in's mother (cameo)
Lovely RivalsGo Mi-nam's mother
Shinsukki BluesChief Park (cameo)

Variety show
YearTitleNetworkRoleRef.
2020King of Mask SingerMBCContestant as "White Horse" (episode 273)[16]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Nominated work Result
1979TBC Miss Chunhyang PageantWinnerN/AWon
2001KBS Drama AwardsBest Supporting ActressThis Is LoveWon
2009Ministry of Strategy and FinanceCommendationN/AWon
Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and FisheriesCommendationN/AWon
SBS Drama AwardsBest Supporting Actress in a Drama SpecialYou're Beautiful, Swallow the SunNominated
20105th Korea Sharing AwardsSpecial Award from the Chairperson of the
National Human Rights Commission of Korea		N/AWon
20116th Korea Sharing AwardsGrand Prize from the Mayor of SeoulN/AWon

References
  1. Ho, Stewart (24 May 2012). "Gong Yoo, Suzy, Lee Min Jung, Choi Ran and Yoon Hae Young Take a Photo for Big". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  2. "Stars Join "Hanareum Hope Festival"". KBS Global. 19 September 2008. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  3. Chun, Sung-woo (7 November 2010). "Nation abuzz with support for G20 summit". The Korea Herald. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  4. "Weekly Star Scene". Arirang News. 9 February 2011. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  5. Kwaak, Je-yup (14 December 2011). "Seo Taiji tops list of celebrity property holdings". The Korea Times. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  6. "Run Turtle Marathon this Sunday". The Korea Times. 17 February 2012. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  7. "Celebrities speak out on plight of NK defectors in China". The Dong-a Ilbo. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  8. (인터뷰) 연예인 최란 전세금 270만원으로 180억 만든 비결은?. ChosunBiz (in Korean). 9 June 2012. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  9. "Choi Ran and Lee Chung-hee Invited to Thai Royal Ceremony". KBS Global. 18 February 2005. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  10. Sung, Ho-jun (16 December 2005). "Sport marriage season pitches into full swing". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  11. Choe, Min-ji (12 October 2011). "Choi Ran Wants to Make Lee Seung Gi her Son-In-Law". enewsWorld. Archived from the original on 14 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-04-07.
  12. "Dong Yi hopes to brighten up your 2010". Hancinema. 2 February 2010. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  13. ""Stop the broadcasting!" viewers angered by homosexual drama". Hancinema. 7 August 2011. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  14. Park, Charles Junwoo (19 August 2011). "Lesbians in drama test society's limits". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  15. "Glory Jane deals with social problems". Hancinema. 26 October 2011. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
  16. Lee Ah-young (September 20, 2020). "'복면가왕' 비쥬·이형택·최란·이혜성, 반가운 얼굴X반전 노래실력 (종합)". News1 (in Korean). Retrieved September 20, 2020.


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