Cho Yeo-jeong facts for kids
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Cho Yeo-jeong
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| Born | February 10, 1981 |
| Other names | Jo Yeo-jeong Cho Yeo-jung |
| Education | Dongguk University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Agent | High Entertainment |
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| Hangul |
조여정
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| Revised Romanization | Jo Yeo-jeong |
| McCune–Reischauer | Cho Yŏjŏng |
Cho Yeo-jeong (born February 10, 1981) is a famous actress from South Korea. She is known around the world for her role in the movie Parasite (2019). This film won four Academy Awards, which are also called the Oscars. It was the first movie not in English to win the award for Best Picture.
Cho Yeo-jeong has also starred in other popular films like The Servant (2010) and The Concubine (2012). On television, she is known for series such as I Need Romance (2011) and Woman of 9.9 Billion (2019–2020).
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Life and Career
Cho Yeo-jeong was born in Seoul, South Korea. She started her career at age 16 in 1997 as a cover model for CeCi Magazine. She began acting regularly in 1999. Even though she appeared in many TV shows, music videos, and commercials, she wasn't very well-known at first. She also felt that she wasn't getting enough interesting roles.
In 2012, Cho Yeo-jeong starred in the romantic comedy TV series Lovers of Haeundae. She played a cheerful girl who was the daughter of a gangster from Busan. Her character falls in love with an undercover prosecutor who has lost his memory and is living with her family.
A year later, in 2013, Cho Yeo-jeong wrote a book called Healing Beauty. This book shared her tips and advice on health and beauty. She gathered this knowledge during her 16 years as an actress.
In 2014, she played a kidnapped wife in the movie The Target. This film was a remake of a French action movie called Point Blank.
Selected Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | A Perfect Match | Min-ah | |
| 2006 | Vampire Cop Ricky | Yeon-hee | |
| 2014 | The Target | Jung Hee-joo | |
| 2019 | Parasite | Choi Yeon-gyo / Mrs. Park | |
| 2024 | Tarot | Ji-Woo | |
| Hidden Face | Su-yeon | ||
| TBA | The Interview | Seon-ju |
Television Series
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | How Am I? | ||
| Last War | |||
| You Don't Know My Mind | Yang Mi-ri | ||
| 2000 | Roll of Thunder | ||
| 2002 | Rustic Period | Ae-ran | |
| Royal Story: Jang Hui-bin | Royal Consort 'Gwiin' Kim | ||
| 2003 | South of the Sun | Noh Hye-in | |
| A Problem at My Younger Brother's House | Oh Dan-bi | ||
| 2004 | Terms of Endearment | Na Ae-ri | |
| I'm From Chosun | Lee Han-sol | ||
| 2006 | So In Love | Lee Sun-joo | |
| 2008 | War of Money: The Original | Choi Ji-in | |
| 2009 | The Road Home | Jang Mi-ryung | |
| Hometown Legends: "Myo-jeong's Pearl" | So-won | ||
| 2011 | I Need Romance | Sunwoo In-young | |
| 2012 | Lovers of Haeundae | Go So-ra | |
| 2015 | Divorce Lawyer in Love | Go Cheok-hee | |
| 2016 | Babysitter | Lee Sang-won's wife | |
| Love in the Moonlight | Cameo (episode 1) | ||
| 2017 | Ms. Perfect | Lee Eun-hee | |
| 2019 | Beautiful World | Seo Eun-joo | |
| Woman of 9.9 Billion | Jeong Seo-yeon | ||
| 2021 | High Class | Song Yeo-uol | |
| 2022 | Behind Every Star | Herself | Cameo |
| 2024 | Tarot | Ji-woo |
Selected Awards and Nominations
| Award Ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
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| APAN Star Awards | 2021 | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Woman of 9.9 Billion | Nominated |
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2020 | Best Actress – Film | Parasite | Nominated |
| Blue Dragon Film Awards | 2019 | Best Actress | Parasite | Won |
| Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival | 2010 | Fantasia Award | Cho Yeo-jeong | Won |
| Buil Film Awards | 2019 | Best Actress | Parasite | Nominated |
| Chicago Film Critics Association Awards | 2019 | Best Supporting Actress | Parasite | Nominated |
| Chunsa Film Art Awards | 2019 | Best Actress | Parasite | Won |
| Critics' Choice Awards | 2020 | Parasite | Best Acting Ensemble | Nominated |
| KBS Drama Awards | 2012 | Best Couple Award | Cho Yeo-jeong (with Kim Kang-woo) Lovers of Haeundae |
Nominated |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Lovers of Haeundae | Nominated | ||
| Netizen Award, Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Best Actress in a One-Act/Special/Short Drama | Babysitter | Won | |
| 2017 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Mid-length Drama | Perfect Wife | Won | |
| Netizen Award, Actress | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Top Excellence Award, Actress | Woman of 9.9 Billion | Won | |
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Nominated | |||
| Netizen Award, Actress | Nominated | |||
| Korea Best Dresser Swan Awards | 2010 | Best Dressed, Movie Actress category | Cho Yeo-jeong | Won |
| Korea Drama Awards | 2011 | Special Award for Cable TV | I Need Romance | Nominated |
| New Mexico Film Critics | 2019 | Best Supporting Actress | Parasite | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2015 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Divorce Lawyer in Love | Nominated |
| SBS Entertainment Awards | 2013 | Popularity Award | Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle | Won |
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | 2020 | Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture | Parasite | Won |
| Style Icon Awards | 2011 | SIA's Discovery | Cho Yeo-jeong | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Cho Yeo-jeong para niños
