Sandara Park also known by her stage name Dara (Korean: 다라), is a South Korean singer, actress and television presenter. She rose to fame in the Philippines as a contestant on the talent show Star Circle Quest in 2004, after which she had a successful acting and singing career before returning to South Korea in 2007. She made her South Korean debut in 2009 as a member of the K-pop group 2NE1, which went on to become one of the best-selling girl groups of all time before their disbandment in 2016.
Birth Name
Sandara Park
Nickname
Dara, Sandy, Krung-Krung, Darong, Santokki
Profession
Singer, Dancer, Actress, Model
Genre
K-pop, R&B, Pop, Hip-Hop, Electropop, Dance-pop
Instruments
Vocals, Guitar
Labels
Syco, Columbia Records
Nationality
South Korean
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Sandara Park was born on November 12, 1984 in Busan, South Korea.
Age
She’s currently 34 years old.
Sun Sign
Scorpio
Ethnicity
Asian
Religion
She is believed to be Atheist as she does not celebrate Christmas or follow any other religion.
Education
Her educational background is not known.
Family Details
- Father – Unknown
- Mother – Unknown
- Siblings – Park Sang-Hyun (Younger Brother) (Singer, MBLAQ)
Manager
YG Entertainment
Boyfriend / Spouse
Dara has dated –
- Joseph Bitangcol (2004-2007) – She dated Filipino actor, Joseph Bitangcol from 2004 to 2007. He is seven and a half months older than her. Though, Dara like to date younger guys.
- G-Dragon (2017) – In 2017, Sandara was rumored to be dating with another YG Entertainment singer, G-Dragon. They were seen getting cozy at the Big Bang concert which sparked dating rumors.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 3¾ inches
- In centimeters – 162 cm
- In meters – 1.62 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 44 kg
- In Pounds – 97 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 32-24-35
- Bust – 32 inches
- Waist – 24 inches
- Hip – 35 inches
- Bra Size – 32B
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Black
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 6 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Singing Debut
The girl group released their first album titled To Anyone on September 9, 2010, by YG Entertainment. This pop album is just more than 41 minutes long.
Film Debut
Dara had a cameo role in the 2004 action-adventure-comedy film Volta, starring Ai-Ai de las Alas as Volta.
Television Debut
In 2004, she appeared on ABS-CBN’s self-titled show My Name is Sandara Park.
Famous For
Serving as one of the vocalists of the South Korean girl group 2NE1 and also as their director of communications. The band is noted for its mixed and diversified music style. They sing and release songs of hip-hop, reggae, pop and other styles.
Brand Endorsements
The girl group 2NE1 has endorsed brands like Shinsegae (first departmental store in Korea), Chrome Hearts (Clothing and Jewelry), Yamaha Fiore. Her individual endorsements include Etude House’s endorsement model with SHINee in 2012, with one of the cosmetic brand, and with CLIO as their endorsement model in 2013.
Distinctive Features
The only member of 2NE1, who has dated in the past (as of 2014)
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 21st PMPC Star Awards for Movies | Best New Actress | Bcuz of U | Won |
| PARI | Gold Award | Sandara (self-titled album) | Won | |
| Golden Screen TV Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Musical or Comedy) | Can This Be Love | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Best Actress | N/A | Nominated | |
| PARI | Platinum Award | Sandara (self-titled album) | Won | |
| 2010 | TVCF Advertisement Awards | CF Model of the Year | Nikon | Nominated |
| Philippines Kpop Convention | Hottest Female Star | N/A | Won | |
| 2011 | TVCF Advertisement Awards | CF Model of the Year | Etude House | Nominated |
| 2012 | Nominated | |||
| Philippines Kpop Convention | Hottest Female Star | N/A | Won | |
| 2015 | KWeb Festival | Best Actress | Dr. Ian | Won |
| 2016 | Missing Korea | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | MBC Entertainment Awards | Best Artist Award | Insolent Housemates All Broadcasting Around The World | Nominated |
| Best Couple Award | Insolent Housemates | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | ELLE’s Style Awards | Trend Entertainer Award | N/A | Won |
Sandara Park Favorites
Unknown
Sandara Park Net Worth
Sandara Park has an estimated net worth of $15 million dollars.
Social Media Profiles
- Facebook – Sandara Park
- Instagram – daraxxi
- Twitter – Sandara Park
Some Lesser Known Facts About Sandara Park
- Dara is the member of the South Korean girl group 2NE1 (where NE stands for New Evolution).
- 2NE1 is pronounced as To Anyone or Twenty One.
- Dara is the second oldest member of 2NE1 after Park Bom.
- Sandara is the 2NE1’s director of communications.
- She relocated to the Philippines with her family, when she was 10 years old so that her father could start a trading business.
- Dara, CL, and Minzy are of the same height, that is 162 cm. The fourth member of the band Park Bom is somewhat taller at 165 cm.
- Her name is the unusual three-syllable Korean name, which comes from a Korean general, Kim Yushin, whose childhood name was San Da Ra.
