Sumi Jo
- Actress
- Music Department
- Soundtrack
Born in Korea, Sumi Jo studied in her native country before enrolling
in the Conservatory of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia in Rome. Her
recital debut in Seoul was followed by concerts with the Korean
Broadcasting Company Orchestra. Her first operatic role was Susanna in
Le Nozze di Figaro , which she also sang in Seoul. While studying in
Italy, Miss Jo was frequently heard in concert in Italian cities and
also in radio broadcasts and telecasts on the RAI Italian National
Network. She graduated with honors from the Santa Cecilia Conservatory
in October 1986.
Miss Jo has won many prestigious awards including first prizes at international competitions in Seoul, Naples, Enna, Barcelona and Pretoria. In August 1986 she was unanimously awarded first prize in the Carlo Alberto Cappelli International Competition at Verona, one of the world's most important contests, open only to first prize-winners of other major competitions. She was elected as "Artist for Peace" of UNESCO in 2003. Miss Jo makes her home in Rome.
Miss Jo has won many prestigious awards including first prizes at international competitions in Seoul, Naples, Enna, Barcelona and Pretoria. In August 1986 she was unanimously awarded first prize in the Carlo Alberto Cappelli International Competition at Verona, one of the world's most important contests, open only to first prize-winners of other major competitions. She was elected as "Artist for Peace" of UNESCO in 2003. Miss Jo makes her home in Rome.