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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
Sandra Oh, a celebrated Canadian <a href="/biography/sandra-oh">actress</a>, was born on July 20, 1971, in the suburban neighborhood of Nepean, Ottawa. Her parents, Oh Young-Nam, a businessman, and Oh Junsu, a biochemist, emigrated from South Korea to Canada in the 1960s. Sandra grew up with two siblings—a brother and a sister.

From a young age, Oh exhibited a strong interest in the performing arts, notably acting and ballet. While attending Sir Robert Borden High School, she served as President of the Student Council and was actively involved in extracurricular activities, including the environmental group BASE and the school’s band, where she played the flute. Her passion for acting deepened during these formative years, leading her to join the school’s drama club, participate in plays, and take acting lessons.

Although she received a journalism scholarship from Carleton University, Oh declined the opportunity. Instead, she pursued her passion for acting by enrolling in the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal, funding her education independently. She made a promise to her parents that she would return to study journalism if acting did not work out. She graduated from the National Theatre School in 1993.

<h2>Early Acting Career and Breakthrough Role</h2>
Soon after graduation, Oh landed a leading role in the film The Diary of Evelyn Lau, beating out more than 1,000 auditioning actors. Her performance as the title character garnered critical acclaim and marked a significant turning point in her early career.

Her breakthrough came with the 1994 film Double Happiness, where she played the lead role and won the Genie Award for Best Actress. Continuing her work in Canadian cinema, she appeared in Long Life, Happiness & Prosperity and Last Night, the latter of which earned her another Genie Award for Best Actress.

<h2>Television Success and Recognition in the U.S.</h2>
Oh expanded her repertoire with various roles in film and television, including a supporting role in the 1997 comedy Bean and appearances in films such as The Night Listener and Under the Tuscan Sun. She became increasingly familiar to American audiences through her role in the critically acclaimed film Sideways.

Her most iconic role came with the hit medical drama Grey’s Anatomy, where she portrayed <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristina_Yang">Dr.</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristina_Yang">Cristina Yang</a> from 2005 to 2014. For her work on the show, she won a Golden Globe Award in 2006 and a Screen Actors Guild Award in the same year. Her portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cristina_Yang">Yang</a> garnered widespread critical and audience acclaim, cementing her status as a television star.

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<h2>Additional Roles and Achievements</h2>
In addition to Grey’s Anatomy, Oh appeared in the HBO series Arli$$, for which she won an NAACP Image Award. She also had recurring or guest appearances in shows like Popular, Judging Amy, Odd Job Jack, and Six Feet Under. In 2006, she co-starred in the psychological thriller The Night Listener, and in 2008, she hosted the Genie Awards.

Displaying commitment to her craft, Oh undertook vocal and dialect coaching for her role in the British television drama Thorne. In 2011, she was honored with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame in recognition of her contributions to entertainment.

Following her departure from Grey’s Anatomy during its tenth season in 2013, it was announced in March 2015 that she would appear in the film Autumn Day. She also appeared in the documentary The People Speak, which highlights American historical change through dramatic readings.

<h2>Personal Life and Public Engagement</h2>
Oh was in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Payne">director</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Payne">Alexander Payne</a> for five years. The couple married in 2003, separated in 2005, and finalized their divorce in 2006.

As of recent estimates, Sandra Oh's net worth is approximately $25 million, reflecting her steady career in film and television. She maintains a presence on social media, particularly Twitter, where she has over 400,000 followers and has posted more than 350 tweets, demonstrating her ongoing engagement with fans.

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