Choi Ji Woo
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Choi Ji Woo is a South Korean actress and model. She is considered as one of the popular actress in Asia and has large fan base in South east Asia and very popular in Japan that they name her as Asian Princess. Born on June 11, 1975, in Gyeonggi Paju, South Korea, she made her debut in the 1995 drama War and Love, and changed her name to Choi Ji Woo. Choi was noted for her role in the drama series First Love.
Choi co-starred with actor Bae Yong Joon in the Korean Drama Series (Winter Sonata) in March 2002, which in turn helped her to gain fame from the high popularity of that drama, especially in Japan. She is also called "ジウ姫" (Princess Ji Woo) by her Japanese fans.
Choi has gained a wide Japanese audience watching her romantic comedy movie, Everybody Has Secrets, in which she has co-starred with Lee Byung Hun. Beautiful Days (2001), Winter Sonata(2002) and Stairway to Heaven (2003/04) was among the popular Korean dramas in Asian countries and thus boosted her popularity.
Drama
- 2006: Rondo/Dance Music/Yeonmogok (collaboration with Japan production -SSS/666)
- 2003/4: Stairway To Heaven (SBS)
- 2003: ''101 Proposal Collaboration with China, Japan and South Korea
- 2002: Winter Sonata (KBS)
- 2001: Beautiful Days (SBS)
- 2000: Mr Duke (MBC)
- 2000: Truth (MBC)
- 1999: Message (SBS)
- 1999: The Love In Three Colors/Heart/Humaness/In Search of Love
- 1998: Love (MBC)
- 1997: Happiness is in our heart (SBS)
- 1997: First Love (KBS)
- 1996: Only Love
- 1995: Happiness
- 1995: War and Love
Filmography
- 2006: Yeonriji (Interlock Branch)
- 2005: Shadowless Sword (cameo role)
- 2004: Everybody Has Secrets
- 2002: The Romantic President (The President Who Plays The Piano/Mr. Romantic President)
- 1999: Nowhere to Hide
- 1998: Shall We Kiss/First Kiss
- 1997: Olgami/The Hole/Trap
- 1996: The Adventures of Mrs Park
Statistics
- Height: 174 cm (5 ft 9 in)
- Weight: 50 kg (110 lb)
- Body: 33-23-34 inches
- Religion: Christianity
Awards
- 2005: Korean Movies Associations - Special Award
- 2005: 41th BaekSang Arts Awards - Special Award (cont. to Hallyu wave)
- 2004: 40th BaekSang Arts Awards - Most Popular Actress in TV Part (STH)
- 2003: Golden Film Awards - Most Popular Actress Award - Mr Romantic President
- 2003: SBS Acting Award - Best Actress Award for Special Production Drama (STH)
- 2003: SBS Acting Awards - Top 10 Popularity Award
- 2002: KBS Acting Awards- Popularity Award
- 2002: KBS Acting Awards- Best Actress Award - Winter Sonata
- 2002: Best Dresser Awards- TV Talent Category
- 2002: 38th BaekSang Arts Awards- Popularity Award
- 2001: SBS Acting Awards- Best Actress Award for Special Production Drama (BD)
- 2001: SBS Acting Awards- Top 10 Popularity Award (Beautiful Days)
- 2000: MBC Acting Awards- Great Female Performer Award (Mr Duke)
- 1999: Video Music Awards- Golden Video Actress Award (For Your Soul)
- 1998: 34th BaekSang Arts Awards- Newcomer Actress Award (The Hole)
- 1998: 21st Grand Bell Film Awards- Newcomer Actress Award (The Hole)
- 1995: Korean Isabelle Ajani Award
Education
- Pusan SooYoung Elementary
- SooYoung Girls High
- (Probably Transferred to) Dukmoon Girls High
- Pusan Girls University
- Hanyang University Theatre/Film Major
External links
- [Choi Ji-woo's Fans Club]
- [Choi Ji-woo's profile page]
- [Choi Ji Woo's Blog] at [Asian Girls]
- [Chinese fan page]
- [Ji-woo's forum (In Chinese)]
- [Another fan site]
- [Photo Search (Yahoo)]
- [Chinese Fan Site]
- ["Choi Ji-woo Sets her Sights on Hong Kong"], The Chosun Ilbo, January 16, 2006.
- [Choi Ji Woo Profile and Photo Gallery]
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