One of Hollywood's Most Beautiful Stars Is Appointed An Honorary Ambassador for Korean Tourism

Sept. 8, 2009 - PRLog -- Central Valley, New York--Lee Charm, the CEO of the Korea Tourism Organization, has invited Hollywood actress Moon Bloodgood to be an Honorary Ambassador for Korean tourism. The appointment ceremony and press conference, took place at the KTO's auditorium (B1) at 10:30 on the 7th of September.

With this appointment, Moon Bloodgood becomes the first Hollywood movie star to represent Korean tourism.

The Korean-American Hollywood actress started her career by appearing in the 2004 movie "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton". Since then, she has gained global stardom by starring in a number of films and TV dramas including the recent blockbuster "Terminator Salvation", which was released in May. Bloodgood has also been ranked as one of "The 40 Most Beautiful Hollywood Women" by Premier, the U.S. movie magazine.

Reportedly, the Hollywood starlet had been offered the chance to play a leading role in Sony's $1million internet drama, but turned down the role in order to take part in the KTO's project.

"Ms. Moon Bloodgood will be taking an active role in upcoming promotional events and various marketing campaigns that will be held in the U.S. region." said Shin Pyung-Sup, the head of the Americas and Europe Team of the KTO. "Recently the US market has been suffering due to the global economic slowdown and the spread of the H1N1 virus. We expect that Ms Bloodgood's influence in promoting Korea as an attractive destination will boost the US market."


☎ Contact: Zhu Sang Yong
Manager of the Americas and Europe Team of the KTO
(02-729-9352~3, syzhu@knto.or.kr)

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