Soon-Yi Previn
Soon-Yi Previn (born October 8, 1970) is an American actress known for her roles in Wild Man Blues (1997), Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (1997), and Hannah and Her Sisters (1986).[1]
Previn is the adopted daughter of Mia Farrow and André Previn, as well as the wife of Woody Allen.[2] In the film "Love and Betrayal: The Mia Farrow Story (1995)," the actress Grace Una portrays Previn.[1]
Early Life
Previn was born in South Korea, reportedly on October 8, 1970.[2] Her biological mother was reportedly a prostitute who would punish Previn by having her kneel in a doorway while Previn's mother slammed the door on her head.[3] Abandoned as a young child, Previn wandered around the streets of Seoul, starving and living out of trash cans.[4] In 1978, Previn was adopted by Mia Farrow and André Previn at the age of seven and relocated to the United States.[2][5] At the time, she spoke no known language and reportedly battled learning disabilities.[3][5] Her true age and birthday is unknown, but estimated based on a Bone scan placing her between ages five and seven.[3] Rose Styron acts as her godmother.[3]
During her childhood as a transnational adoptee for two famous screen actors, her mother Farrow ended her marriage with Previn in 1979 and began a long-term relationship with Woody Allen.[2][6] While acting as Previn's unofficial stepfather and paternal figure, Allen adopted two more children Dylan Farrow (also known as Eliza) and Moshe Farrow (also known as Moses) with Farrow.[2] The couple also gave birth to Ronan Farrow (also known as Satchel).[2]
Education
Previn attended Marymount School of New York and Rider University. She studied Psychology at Drew University and earned a Master's degree in Special education at Columbia University.[3][7]
Acting Career
Previn started her acting career as an extra in Woody Allen's film "Scenes from a Mall." [3]
Personal Life
Marriage to Woody Allen
While Woody Allen was still dating Mia Farrow, Previn's relationship with Allen began in the late 1980s.[8] Allen described the relationship as a "fling" that developed in a more significant relationship.[8] He has also both affirmed and denied that he acted as a paternal figure to Previn.[9] Their affair came to light when Farrow allegedly discovered Allen's pornographic Polaroid photographs of Previn in late 1991 or early 1992.[3][5][10] While Previn denies sexual assault on Allen's part, there are accounts that suggest she had not written her published statements.[3][7]
Previn married Allen in Venice on December 22, 1997.[1][2][7] They adopted two children together: Bechet Dumaine Allen and Manzie Tio Allen.[8]
Filmography
Film[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Scenes from a Mall | Woman in Line at Mall | Uncredited |
| 1986 | Hannah and Her Sisters | Thanksgiving Guest | Uncredited |
Documentary[1]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Wild Man Blues | Herself | |
| 1997 | Very Important Pennis | Herself | Part 3 |
| 1997 | Dennis Pennis R.I.P | Herself | |
| 2003 | 101 Most Shocking Moments in Entertainment | Herself | |
| 2008 | Seitenblicke | Herself | |
| 2010 | 30 for 30 | Herself | |
| 2012 | Woody Allen: A Documentary | Herself |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Soon-Yi Previn". IMDb. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Soon-yi Previn - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays". Famous Birthdays. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Orth, Maureen. "Mia's Story". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- ↑ Robinson, Joanna. "Woody Allen's Sad, Bizarre Reflection on His Wife, Soon-Yi". HWD. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- 1 2 3 Callahan, Maureen (2012-01-08). "The quiet victory of Mia & the kids Woody left behind". New York Post. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- ↑ "Woody Allen, Wife Soon-Yi And Their Bizarre History: Ronan Farrow Addresses Sex Abuse Allegations At Cannes". International Business Times. 2016-05-11. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- 1 2 3 "CNN - Woody Allen marries Soon-Yi in Venice - December 24, 1997". www.cnn.com. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- 1 2 3 Taylor, Derrick Bryson (2015-07-30). "Woody Allen's relationship with Soon-Yi is creepier than you could imagine". Page Six. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- ↑ Silman, Anna. "A history of Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn describing their relationship, from "the heart wants what it wants" to "I was paternal"". Salon. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
- ↑ Winter, Jessica (2014-01-17). "Did Woody Allen Molest His Adopted Daughter 22 Years Ago?". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Retrieved 2016-11-25.