Cho Yeo-jeong facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Cho Yeo-jeong
Cho in 2019
Born	(1981-02-10) February 10, 1981 (age 44) Seoul, South Korea
Other names	Jo Yeo-jeong Cho Yeo-jung
Education	Dongguk University
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1997–present
Agent	High Entertainment
Korean name
Hangul	조여정
RR	Jo Yeojeong
MR	Cho Yŏjŏng

Cho Yeo-jeong (Hangul: 조여정) is a talented actress from South Korea. She was born on February 10, 1981. Many people around the world know her for her role in the movie Parasite (2019).

Parasite was a very successful film. It won four Academy Awards, which are major movie prizes. It was also the first non-English language film to win the award for Best Picture. Cho Yeo-jeong has also starred in other popular films and TV shows.

Cho Yeo-jeong's Early Life and Career

Cho Yeo-jeong was born in Seoul, the capital city of South Korea. She started her career at a young age. When she was 16, in 1997, she appeared on the cover of CeCi Magazine.

She began acting regularly in 1999. For a while, she appeared in TV shows, music videos, and commercials. However, she wasn't very well-known yet. She also felt that she wasn't getting many interesting roles.

How Cho Yeo-jeong Became Famous

Cho Yeo-jeong became much more famous in 2010. This happened when she starred in the movie The Servant. This film was a new version of a famous Korean folktale called The Story of Chunhyang.

Some actresses had turned down the role because it had many mature scenes. But Cho Yeo-jeong saw it as a great chance to show her acting skills. This movie helped her become a recognized actress in Korea.

In 2011, Cho starred in a popular TV series called I Need Romance. It was a fun and honest show about a group of single friends in their thirties. They were trying to figure out dating in Seoul. The show was known for its cool and modern style.

In 2012, she chose to act in another historical film called The Concubine. She really admired the director, Kim Dae-seung, and wanted to work with him. She read the script and wanted to play the main character.

Even though some people were concerned about her taking on another mature role, the movie was praised by critics. Cho Yeo-jeong said in an interview that she wants to be known as an adventurous and interesting actress.

In the 2012 romantic comedy TV series Lovers of Haeundae, Cho played a cheerful character. She was the daughter of a gangster in Busan. Her character fell in love with an undercover prosecutor who had lost his memory.

In 2013, Cho Yeo-jeong published a book called Healing Beauty. This book shared her tips and advice on health and beauty. She had learned a lot about these topics during her 16 years as an actress.

Cho starred in two movies in 2014. She worked again with director Kim Dae-woo on a film called Obsessed. She also played a kidnapped wife in The Target. This movie was a remake of a French action film.

In 2015, Cho starred in the comedy film Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies. She said that this movie made her happy because she could make people laugh. She also hoped that more movies would be made that focus on women's stories and experiences.

Cho's first TV series in 2020 was Cheat on Me If You Can. Before that, she had starred in Woman of 9.9 Billion in 2019.

Cho Yeo-jeong's Acting Work

Movies

Television Shows

Variety Shows

Music Videos

Musical Theatre

Discography (Songs)

Books

Awards and Recognitions

Cho Yeo-jeong has won many awards for her acting. Here are some of them:

Other Recognitions

See also

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