Linda Wong

Born in what is now Busan Metropolitan City, South Korea as Kang Yeon-ok, she graduated from high school in Dongnae District. In 1956, she went to Hawaii, to study political science, but won a beauty contest, and was signed by 20th Century-Fox. In 1963, Linda was planning to sign with United Artists, with the goal establishing a drama school back in Korea. After continuing to work through till the mid-1960's, Dissatisfied with acting, she decided to leave Hollywood. She was a resident of New York City until her death at age 49.