Sazal Mahamud (Korean: 스잘 김; born June 22, 1995), also known by his stage name Sazal Kim, is a Bangladeshi-born South Korean actor.[1]

Early life

Sazal Mahamud was born in Bangladesh and was adopted by a Christian Korean family at the age of 15. His adoptive parents then moved him to South Korea where he enrolled in middle school.[2]

Career

Mahamud's acting career started in 2012 with the short film "Ashock", where he portrayed a Bangladeshi sportsman recruited as a coach for the Korean cricket team.[3][4] This role garnered attention and led to his casting in the long-running television series "Ugly Miss Young-ae", in which he played the character "Sazal" from 2013 to 2019. His performance in the series earned him popularity among Korean audiences, particularly for his comedic style.[5]

Filmography

Films

Television Series

Personal life

Sazal Mahamud is married.[1][7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Sazal Kim: The Bangladeshi actor creating waves in Korean film industry". The Business Standard. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  2. ^ "Adoptee looks to represent Korean cricket". The Korea Times. 21 March 2012. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  3. ^ "Bukan Ji Chang Wook atau Shin Hye Sun, Sosok Pangeran Arab Malah Jadi Plot Twist di Welcome to Samdalri!". Kpop Chart. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  4. ^ "Breaking racial barriers on TV". The Korea Times. 27 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  5. ^ "Bangladeshi actor Sazal Mahamud, or better known as Sazal Kim to Korean audiences, has become popular after appearing in cable hit tvN drama series, "Rude Miss Young-ae."". PressReader. 28 July 2014. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  6. ^ [등장인물소개] 삼달리 사람들. JTBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on November 22, 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
  7. ^ "Un actor bangladesí nos comparte su experiencia trabajando en los dramas coreanos". Korea.net (in Spanish). 22 November 2022. Retrieved 20 January 2025.
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