Andre Jin Coquillard

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Andre Jin Coquillard
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Personal information
NationalitySouth Korean
Born (1991-01-15) 15 January 1991 (age 33)
Seoul, South Korea
Sport
Sport Rugby sevens
Medal record
Men's rugby sevens
Representing Flag of South Korea.svg  South Korea
Asia Rugby Sevens Series
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Qatar Team competition

Andre Jin Coquillard (born 15 January 1991) is a South Korean rugby sevens player. [1] He competed in the men's tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics. [2] He is the first naturalized foreign player on South Korea's national rugby team. [3] [4] [5]

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Coquillard was born in Seoul to an American father and a Korean mother. [6] His mother, Kim Dong-su, was a popular fashion model in the 1980s. [7] [8]

In December 2021, Coquillard signed with Plum ANC. [9]

In January 2022, Coquillard was named Alumnus of the Year at Seoul Foreign School. [10]

Filmography

Television shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2021Let's Play SoccerCast MemberSeason 2 [11]

Web shows

YearTitleRoleNotesRef.
2024 Physical: 100 ContestantSeason 2 [12]

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