Sandra Oh
Sandra Oh is a Canadian-American actress known for her role as Dr. Cristina Yang on Grey's Anatomy and for breaking barriers for Asian women in the entertainment industry.
TV Actress
July 20, 1971
Cancer
53
Nepean, Canada
Sandra Oh, a Korean-Canadian actress, gained worldwide fame for her portrayal of the strong-willed and talented Dr. Cristina Yang on the television series Grey’s Anatomy (2005-2014). Throughout her career, she has won various awards, including a Golden Globe and a Screen Actors Guild Award. Oh continued to make an impact in the entertainment industry with her work on Killing Eve, Arliss, and American Crime, as well as appearing in films such as Sideways, Under the Tuscan Sun, and Catfight. A passionate advocate for diversity in the industry, she delivered an inspiring speech at the Canadian Screen Awards in 2017. In 2018, Oh made history as the first woman of Asian descent to be nominated for and win the Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Drama for her work on Killing Eve.