Jeon Do-yeon Wins Best Actress at Cannes

Actress Jeon Do-yeon won the best actress award at the 60th Cannes Film Festival on May 27 for her role in "Secret Sunshine".

Jeon became the first South Korean actress to win a top international film award since Kang Soo-yeon won best actress at the Venice Film Festival 20 years ago.

The feat has made Jeon one of the world's top actresses from South Korea.

Wearing a gold dress, Jeon said in her acceptance speech that she couldn't believe she had won such a prestigious award and that she didn't know if she was qualified to represent all hardworking and talented actresses.

Jeon attributed her award to the movie's director, Lee Chang-dong, and her co-star, Song Kang-ho, as well as her character in the movie.

In conclusion, Jeon said she will never forget the festival for welcoming "Secret Sunshine" and thanked the audience.

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