Biography
Who is Sandara Park?
Early life and family
Sandara Park was born on November 12, 1984, in Busan, South Korea. Her family later moved to Daegu in 1993 and subsequently relocated to the Philippines in 1994 to help her father rebuild his career. Growing up, she learned to speak Tagalog and English alongside her native Korean language.
She has two siblings, including a brother named Thunder who is a former member of the K-pop boy group MBLAQ, and a sister named Durami. Her three-syllable given name means wise and clever based on a historical general's childhood nickname.
Rise to fame in the Philippines
In 2004, Sandara Park joined the Philippine talent search television program Star Circle Quest broadcast on ABS-CBN. She finished the competition in second place after receiving a large number of text votes from viewers.
Following the show, she signed with Star Magic and starred in romantic comedy films such as Bcuz of U and Can This Be Love. She also released a self-titled physical album that achieved platinum certification from the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, featuring the novelty dance track In or Out.
Music career with 2NE1
Sandara Park returned to South Korea in 2007 and signed a contract with YG Entertainment. She adopted the stage name Dara and debuted in 2009 as a member of the K-pop girl group 2NE1 alongside Bom, CL, and Minzy.
The group achieved big global success with hit singles including Fire, I Don't Care, and I Am the Best. She also released her debut solo single titled Kiss in 2009 and collaborated with other artists under her label before the group's disbandment in late 2016.
Acting and television work
During breaks in group activities, Sandara Park pursued television hosting and acting roles in web series and dramas. She co-hosted the variety program Two Yoo Project Sugar Man and acted in web dramas such as Dr. Ian and We Broke Up.
Her performance in Dr. Ian earned her a Best Actress award at a web festival. She later joined Abyss Company in 2021 and released a solo digital EP titled Sandara Park in July 2023, prior to the reunion of 2NE1 in 2024.
Birthday and age
Sandara Park was born on November 12, 1984, which makes Sandara 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Sandara shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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