Ra Mi-ran (born March 6, 1975) is a South Korean actress and television personality.

Career

Before making her film debut in '' Lady Vengeance'' (2005), Ra Mi-ran spent years acting in theatre. Afterwards, she appeared in more than 40 films but did not receive acclaim or public recognition until she starred in ''Dancing Queen'' (2012), with one review calling her "the standout" as the protagonist's best friend and hairdresser. She is most prolific as a

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, notably in

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's ''

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'' (2013), for which her portrayal of a young boy's mother won Best Supporting Actress at the

34th Blue Dragon Film Awards The 34th Blue Dragon Film Awards ceremony was held at Kyung Hee University's Peace Palace Hall in Seoul on November 22, 2013. It was broadcast on SBS and was hosted by Kim Hye-soo and Yoo Jun-sang. Nominations and winners Complete list of nomine ...

; as well as ''The Himalayas'' (2015), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the

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. She was also noted as a scene stealer in the hit cable drama ''

Reply 1988 ''Reply 1988'' () is a South Korean television series starring Lee Hye-ri, Ryu Jun-yeol, Go Kyung-pyo, Park Bo-gum, and Lee Dong-hwi. Beginning in the year 1988, it revolves around five friends and their families living in the same neighborhood ...

'' (2015). Ra was also praised in her leading role as a North Korean defector in Jeon Kyu-hwan's indie 'Dance Town' (2011), with Variety calling it "riveting" and "a landmark performance." Though the reality show '

Sister's Slam Dunk ''Sister's Slam Dunk'' () is a South Korean reality show that aired every Friday on KBS 2TV from April 8 to December 2, 2016. The show's first season featured an all-female cast consisting of Ra Mi-ran, Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Min Hyo-rin, ...

", she, along with cast members: Min Hyo Rin, Kim Sook, Hong Jin Kyung,

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, and Tiffany. They debuted as a

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with the oldest average age in kpop history, under the name '

Unnies ''Sister's Slam Dunk'' () is a South Korean reality show that aired every Friday on KBS 2TV from April 8 to December 2, 2016. The show's first season featured an all-female cast consisting of Ra Mi-ran, Kim Sook, Hong Jin-kyung, Min Hyo-rin, J ...

Filmography

Film

Television series

Web series

Television shows

Discography

Theater

* ''Briquette Road'' (2009-2010) * ''Semi-Musical'' (2009) * '' My First Time'' (2009) * ''Very Good Day'' (2008-2009) * ''Romeo and Bernadette'' (2008) * ''When I Looked the Prettiest'' (2008) * '' The Donkey Show'' (2007-2008) * ''Five Sketches About Love'' (2006-2007) * ''A Midsummer's Nightmare'' (2006)

Awards and nominations

State honors

Listicles

Notes

References

External links

Ra Mi-ran
at C-JeS Entertainment * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Ra, Mi-ran 1975 births Living people South Korean film actresses South Korean stage actresses South Korean musical theatre actresses South Korean female idols South Korean television actresses 21st-century South Korean actresses Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni category:Best Supporting Actress Paeksang Arts Award (film) winners