Jeon Do-yeon is a highly acclaimed South Korean actress known for her versatility and ability to portray a wide range of characters, earning her the nickname \"Queen of Cannes\". She is the first Korean ever to win an acting award at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving the Best Actress award in 2007 for her role in Secret Sunshine. 

Born on February 11, 1973, in Seoul, South Korea, Jeon Do-yeon began her career in the entertainment industry as a model for a Johnson & Johnson advertisement in 1990. She transitioned to acting in television dramas, with her debut in the series Our Heaven in 1992.