Cho Yeo-jeong, also known as Jo Yeo-jeong, is a celebrated South Korean actress recognized globally for her outstanding performance as ‘Mrs. Park’ in the Academy Award-winning film “Parasite” (2019).

Wiki/Biography

Cho Yeo-jeong was born on Thursday, February 19, 1981, in Seoul, South Korea. As of 2023, she is 42 years old. Her zodiac sign is Aquarius. She completed her schooling at Bundang Daejin High School in Seongnam, South Korea. She pursued a major in Theatre Arts at Dongguk University’s Seoul campus, later earning a master’s degree in performing arts from the same institution.

Physical Appearance

• Height: 5’4″
• Eye Color: Brown
• Hair Color: Brown

Family & Ethnicity

Details about her immediate family are limited. She is the second-born of four children. Her parents divorced due to financial difficulties, and currently, Yeo-jeong and her siblings reside with their mother.

Career

Agency

• Didim 531 Entertainment (until 2013)
• Neos Entertainment
• High Entertainment (current)

Television

Cho Yeo-jeong’s career began in 1997 at age 16 as a model, gracing the cover of CeCi Magazine. The same year, she appeared on MBC’s children’s variety show “Ppo Ppo Ppo” as the youngest “Ppomi sister”. She hosted shows like “Fairyland Ggumdongsan” (2001), “Girls on Top – Season 2” (2010), and “O’live Beauty On-Air” (2011). Her acting debut was an uncredited role in the 1998 drama “Three Men Three Women”.

She took on various small roles in numerous K-dramas including “You Don’t Know My Mind” (1999), “Roll of Thunder” (2000), “Jang Hee-bin” (2002), “South of the Sun” (2003), “Terms of Endearment” (2004), “So In Love” (2006), “War of Money: The Original” (2008), and “The Road Home” (2009). In 2011, she landed a lead role in “I Need Romance” as Sunwoo In-young, catapulting her to greater recognition. This was followed by starring roles in hit Korean dramas such as “Lovers of Haeundae” (2012), “Divorce Lawyer in Love” (2015), “Love in the Moonlight” (2016), “Ms. Perfect” (2017), “Beautiful World” (2019), and “Woman of 9.9 Billion” (2019). She also participated in reality shows like “21st Century Committee” (2001), “Soulmates” (2003), “We Got Married – Season 1” (2008), “Fox’s Butler” (2010), “Law of the Jungle in Caribbean/Maya Jungle” (2013), and “Surfing House” (2019).

Films

Her film debut was in “A Perfect Match” (2002), followed by the lead role of Yeon-hee in “Vampire Cop Ricky” (2006). Her breakthrough role came in 2010 with “The Servant”, where she portrayed an ambitious Joseon lower-caste woman, Chun-hyang. She has since appeared in several successful South Korean films including “The Concubine” (2012), “The Target” (2014), “Casa Amor: Exclusive for Ladies” (2015), and the internationally acclaimed “Parasite” (2019).

Other Works

In 2005, she starred in the musical “Grease” as Sandy. She authored a book, “Healing Beauty,” published in 2013, sharing her health, beauty, and acting career insights. A talented singer, she contributed to the OST of “I Need Romance” (2011) and Eyagi Entertainment’s Christmas single. In 2019, she featured in J. Y. Park’s music video for “Fever”.

Awards & Achievements

Cho Yeo-jeong’s impressive career has garnered numerous awards and accolades. Here’s a selection:

Controversy

In 2013, a conflict arose regarding her contract with Didim 531 and her attempt to sign with Spring Entertainment. In 2018, a controversy involved allegations of fraud concerning her father’s financial dealings. These matters were addressed publicly and resolved.

Signature

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Favourite Things

• Singers: Gil Seong-joon
• Rap Artist: Kang Hee-gun
• Bands: Big Bang

Facts/Trivia

Cho Yeo-jeong enjoys exercising, reading, and cooking. Her blood type is AB. She is an animal lover and owns a pet named Ang-yo. Her role in “Parasite” earned the film the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Picture. She is known for her social life and enjoys spending time with friends.