Paek Sol-mi (Korean백설미) is a North Korean actress. She was named Best Actress at the 2016 Pyongyang International Film Festival for her performance in the North Korean drama film The Story of Our Home.

  • Paek Sol-mi
  • 백설미
Born
North Korea
OccupationActress

Career

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Paek studied acting in Pyongyang.[1] At age 24, she made her screen debut as Ri Jong-A in The Story of Our Home, for which she was awarded Best Actress at the 2016 Pyongyang International Film Festival.[2][3] Due to the success of the film, Paek was briefly introduced to international audiences as the film screened in South Korea and was presented at the Moscow International Film Festival.[4]

Filmography

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Year Title Role
2016 The Story of Our Home Ri Jong-A

References

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  1. ^ ""The Story of Our Home" – 2016 Pyongyang Film Review". Meniscus Magazine. September 22, 2016. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  2. ^ Maheshwari, Laya (October 24, 2016). "In North Korea, an International Film Festival Where 'Self-Reliance' Is the Star". Pulitzer Center. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  3. ^ Talmadge, Eric (September 23, 2016). "Red flags, not red carpet: Local film wins North Korean fest". Associated Press. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "New Faces Emerging in N. Korea's Culture and Art". KBS World. September 14, 2022. Retrieved March 7, 2024.