Sandara Park

Dara dated Philippine artist, Joseph Bitangcol. This was made official in 2009, but they broke up soon after due to personal reasons. Both kept a cordial relationship post-breakup.

After this, there were rumors of Dara dating co-actor Kim soo-hyun. She is also rumored to be dating rapper G-Dragon as they were spotted at public places.

Sandara Park was born on November 12, 1984 in Busan, South Korea. Her unique nickname originates from the story of the war hero, Kim Yusin, who is a God figure to the Koreans.

Dara’s sister's name is Durami, and her younger brother, "Thunder" is a member of a boy pop group ‘MBLAQ’.

Dara belonged to a well-to-do business family until her father went bankrupt after a heavy loss in his business. The family decided to move to Alabang, Muntinlupa, Philippines and make a fresh start. Dara did her schooling from the Philippines.

During her school days, Dara met a Filipino actress Pauleen Luna, and Luna persuaded Dora to take part in the singing reality show "Star Circle Quest 2004".

She faced discrimination due to her Korean origin, but she finished up at the second position. There was no looking back after it and Dara joined "Star Magic", an event organizing agency that got her many ad films and television series.

In 2004, she made her debut with the film "Bcuz of U", and won the debutant of the year award.

Dara gave back-to-back hits in the next two years and cemented her place in the Philippines film industry.

Meanwhile, she also pursued singing and released solos and duets from 2006 to 2007.

In her modeling career, she has endorsed many top brands including Samsung, Nikon, and Etude House. She is also the Filipino ambassador for the luxurious Kendell Jenner line of clothing.

Dara remained a top-notch Philippines film actress and singer until she left the industry in 2007 to shift to South Korea.

Bcuz of U: Dara made her debut with this Filipino film. Released in 2004, this movie is a collection of three different love stories. Dara played a lost girl in the city name, April, in the last of the three stories.

My Name is Sandara Park: This is a life documentary on Dara, which aired in 2004 on KBS channel.

Can This Be Love: Dara played a Korean immigrant who studies in a Filipino University. Released in 2005, the movie was a huge hit and Dara became the most sought-after actress in the Philippines.

D’ Lucky Ones: Dara played the lucky girl, Anna, who shares a love-hate relationship with the lucky boy, Luis. This rom-com released in 2006 and was an average hit.

Super Nyopi: This is Dara’s first action fantasy film in which she appeared as "Michie Rapisora" who has the power to produce fire and ice at the same time. The film released on December 25, 2006, and was later screened at 32nd Metro Manila Film Festival.