Filipina actress Noreen Joyce Guerra is set to make a significant appearance in the competitive world of Korean television, starring alongside acclaimed actress Jeon Yeo Been and B1A4’s Jinyoung in the upcoming K-drama “Ms. Incognito.” Guerra will play the supporting role of Jenny, a character who becomes a key ally to the drama’s protagonist.
In the series, Jenny becomes a pillar of support for Young Ran (Jeon Yeo Been), a former elite bodyguard who has adopted the false identity of Bu Se Mi while hiding out in a remote village. As Young Ran navigates her new, quiet life, Jenny and other local villagers welcome her and help her adjust, all while remaining unaware of her dangerous past and true identity.
Filipina actress Noreen Joyce Guerra, who has appeared in over 100 K-dramas.
A ‘Dream Come True’ and a Milestone for Filipino Representation
For Guerra, this role represents a major career milestone and a moment of personal significance. “Being part of a mainstream K-Drama alongside such talented and respected actors truly feels like a dream come true,” Noreen stated.
She added that portraying Jenny is “especially meaningful” because it marks the first time she will portray a Filipino character in a Korean drama, allowing her to represent her heritage on a major platform. “I’m incredibly grateful to our director and writer for trusting me with this role and giving me the opportunity to represent Filipino talent in Korean drama,” she said. Guerra also expressed her excitement for the show’s viewers, adding, “I’m very much excited for viewers to see Jenny’s evolving relationships with both Young Ran and Dong Min (Jinyoung) as the story unfolds.”
Originally from the Philippines, Noreen Joyce Guerra moved to South Korea in 2015 to pursue graduate studies. She later pivoted to an acting career, diligently building her portfolio through various supporting and minor roles in dramas, films, and commercials. Her hard work has led to an impressive filmography of over 100 K-drama appearances, including roles in massive global hits like “True Beauty,” “All of Us Are Dead,” “The Glory,” “Big Bet,” and “Hospital Playlist.”
Acclaimed actress Jeon Yeo Been stars as the lead character in “Ms. Incognito.”
About ‘Ms. Incognito’
The drama follows the intense story of Kim Young Ran, a highly skilled female bodyguard who enters into a contract marriage with a terminally ill chaebol heir. To protect both him and his immense fortune, she must disappear. She adopts a new identity as Bu Se Mi and relocates to a quiet countryside town, where she takes on the unassuming job of a kindergarten teacher, all while trying to evade those who are ruthlessly plotting to seize the inheritance.
B1A4’s Jinyoung plays a compassionate single father who forms a connection with the protagonist.
Playing opposite Jeon Yeo Been is Jinyoung, who portrays Jeon Dong Min, a sincere and compassionate single father who runs a strawberry farm in the same village. As his path inevitably crosses with the mysterious new kindergarten teacher, an unexpected and emotionally complex connection begins to form between them.
“Ms. Incognito” is scheduled to premiere on Channel ENA on September 29. It will air every Monday and Tuesday at 10:00 p.m. Korea Standard Time and will also be available on TVING, GenieTV, and LGU+ in Korea, as well as select international streaming platforms.
