Choi Woo-shik

Date of Birth: March 26, 1990

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Choi Woo-shik is a South Korean-Canadian actor born on March 26, 1990. He gained international fame for his roles in critically acclaimed films and television series. Choi immigrated to Canada at the age of 10 and later returned to South Korea to pursue an acting career. He made his acting debut in 2011 and steadily built a reputation as a talented and versatile actor. Choi is best known for his roles in “Train to Busan” (2016) and “Parasite” (2019), the latter of which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes and the Academy Award for Best Picture. His performance in “Parasite” earned him widespread acclaim and solidified his status as a rising star in the global film industry.

5 Interesting Facts about Choi Woo-shik

1. Choi Woo-shik is fluent in both Korean and English due to his time living in Canada.

2. He majored in Cultural Studies at Chung-Ang University in South Korea.

3. Choi won the Best New Actor award at the 19th Busan Film Critics Awards for his role in “Set Me Free” (2014).

4. He appeared in the music video for DAY6’s song “You Were Beautiful.”

5. Choi starred in the critically acclaimed film “Okja” (2017), directed by Bong Joon-ho, alongside Hollywood actors Tilda Swinton and Jake Gyllenhaal.