Know About Sandra Oh; Killing Eve, Age, Movies, Net Worth, Partner

Sandra-Oh
Published Date: 08 Apr, 2019 Updated date: 08 Apr, 2019 By Celebs Podium

Very few Korean actresses have hit the American radar and Sandra Oh, age 47 is one of them. She is one of the pioneers of the TV industry who also became media’s favorite from her marital affair with a filmmaker partner.

Korean-born-Canadian actress Sandra Oh is widely famous for her role as Cristina Yang in the 2005 American medical series, Grey’s Anatomy. However, for now, she is creating quite a stir from her character of Eve Polastri in the 2018 British drama, Killing Eve.

Sandra Oh’s Bio & Family

The actress was born 20 July 1971 as Sandra Miju Oh in Ottawa, Canada to Korean parents, Oh Junsu and Jeon Young-Nam. She is a Canadian and possesses Korean ancestry after residing from Korea to Canada. Her other family member includes a sister, Grace and a brother named Ray.

Sandra went to Sir Robert Borden High School in the Nepean district of Ottawa, Ontario. From then, she got enrolled on a four-year scholarship to pursue journalism at Carleton University. Nevertheless, she chose the National Theatre School of Canada in Montreal to complete her graduation in 1993. The artist stands at the height of 5 feet 5 inches (1.65 m) tall and weighs around 52 kg.

Career & Net Worth

The 47-year-old has a net worth of $25 million primarily from acting since 1989. Her most prominent part of fame and fortune is from American medical TV series, Grey’s Anatomy with $350,000 per episode.

Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang in Grey’s Anatomy (Picture: People)

Similarly, her starring character in the 2018 TV program Killing Eve is praiseworthy. Besides television, some of her movies work is Catfight (2017), Tammy (2014) and Sorry Haters (2005) to name a few.

Does Sandra Oh Have A Partner Or Not?

Sandra does not let the media spotlight ponder on her personal life in spite of an outstanding career. However, she had a partner named Alexander Payne, an American filmmaker. The pair were dating each other for five long years before marrying on 1 January 2003.

Almost two years after the nuptials, the duo lived separately in 2005, and their final divorce came on 21 December 2006. Then, she started dating musician Andrew Featherston from 2007.

Sandra Oh wheeling mountain bike with partner Andrew in 2007 (Picture: Justjared)

A couple of pictures of the pair surfaced the internet during 2007 and 2008. After sometimes, they were least in front of the media spotlight speculating of their possible separation.

Some Interesting Facts About Sandra Oh Should Know

  • Apart from movies and TV, she is also into web series like Boyfriends (2015).
  • For her role in the spy thriller, Killing Eve, she became the first Asian actress to receive an Emmy.
  • The actress first partner, Alexander is known for his movies like Downsizing (2017), Nebraska (2013), and Sideways (2004).
  • Sandra is equally fluent in speaking Korean, English, French, and Spanish.
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