Ju Jeung-nyeo
Known For
Acting
Born
1926-02-12 in South Hamgyong, North Korea
Died
1980-09-18
Biography
Ju Jeung-ryu (February 11, 1926 – 1980) was South Korean actress whose fame peaked in the 1950s and 1960s. She starred in about 400 films. Ju was born in Yonghung, Hamkyongnam-do, nowadays in North Korea. While attending Hamnam Girls' High School, Ju became an ardent play fan. When she became eighteen, she ran away from home and joined in the theater company, Gohyeop. Her first role as an actress was a maid in Muyeongtap (무영탑) written by Yu Chi-jin. Wikipedia contributors. "Ju Jeung-ryu." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, 10 Mar. 2021. Web. 26 May. 2021.
Most Known For
The Housemaid
as Mrs. Kim
The Testimony
as Mrs. Song
The Teacher with Ten Daughters
The Sea Knows
as Hideko's Mother
Blue Days
Lady Jang
as Queen In-gyeong
The Earth
Flame in Valley
as Jum-rye
Prince Yeonsan
as Deposed Queen Yun
Tyrant Yeonsan
Goryeojang
as Widow
A Sad Story of Danjong
Wives on Parade
as Kang-goo
Ecstasy
Potato
The Classroom of Youth
as Mrs. Yang
The Heartbreaking Story
as Queen Sindeok
The Barefooted Young
as Mrs. Oh
Bird of Paradise
Dongsimcho
as Mrs. Kim (Sister of Sang-gyu)