Famous actor Jung Woo-sung will receive the 'Achievement in Acting Award' at the 2008 Hawaii International Film Festival, to be held from October 9 to 19. According to Sidus HQ, Jung's management agency, and the film festival headquarters, Jung will receive the coveted award which is given out to one actor for his or her outstanding performance every year. The headquarters also plans to introduce "The Good, the Bad, the Weird," the latest film featuring the popular actor.

The Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival was established in 1981 and is one of the leading international film festivals in the Oceania and Pacific regions. In 2006, film director Bong Jun-ho received the "Audience Choice Award" for his film "The Host" and last year, director Kwang Kyung-taek received the "Audience Choice Award" and "Best Director Award" for "A Love."

Jung plans to attend the award ceremony and meet with the local audience and movie industry personnel.

Source : KBS GLOBAL

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