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'Queen of Cannes': Jeon Do-yeon to judge Cannes Int'l Film Festival

Actress Jeon Do-yeon has been chosen to judge at the Cannes International Film Festival (CIFF). This is a first for a Korean actress.

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The 67th CIFF opening on the 14th of May revealed the list of judges' names. Jeon Do-yeon is judging the competitive section of CIFF with directors Jane Campion, Jia Zhangke and actor Willem Dafoe. She is the only Asian actress.

This is the second time a Korean celebrity is judging at the CIFF. Jeon Do-yeon received the Best Actress award in 2007 for "Secret Sunshine" and was listed as a candidate for "The Housemaid - 2010".

Many actors, actresses and directors have been connected with CIFF, but with Jeon Do-yeon being part of the judges, shows the improved status of Korean movies. CIFF announced on its official homepage that Jeon Do-yeon started becoming acknowledged for "Secret Sunshine" and returned to Cannes with the movie "The Housemaid - 2010".

Jeon Do-yeon will be in the area from the 14th of May to the 25th to evaluate 19 films. She's also participating in the various events which are taking place around the festival.

Jeon Do-yeon thinks this is a special opportunity for her and will work her best to support the festival.

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