Choi Jin-shil

(1968-2008)

South Korean actress

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Choi Jin-sil (Korean: 최진실; December 24, 1968 – October 2, 2008) was a South Korean actress. She was considered one of the greatest actresses in South Korea, nicknamed "The Nation's Actress" for playing leading roles in some of the highest-rated Korean dramas of all time such as Jealousy (1992), Season of Storms (1993), Star in My Heart (1997), You and I (1997) and My Rosy Life (2005). Her film work includes North Korea's Southern Army (1990), My Love, My Bride (1990), Susanne Brink's Arirang (1991) and The Letter (1997). Widely regarded as the most popular actress of her time, she led the entertainment industry in terms of commercial success across film, television, and advertising. She played leading roles in 18 films and 20 television dramas, appeared in hundreds of advertisements, and won several awards. She was 39 when she died by suicide by hanging on October 2, 2008, at her home in Seoul after being the victim of distressing rumours.

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Born	24 December 1968 Seoul, South Korea
Died	2 October 2008 (aged 39) Seoul, South Korea
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Cho Sung-min 1973-2013 · South Korean baseball player · m. 2000; div. 2004 info edit

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Hwan-Hee info 1st child with Cho Sung-min Male b. 2001 · Age: 24 · 2001- · Celebrity Baby

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Joon-Hee info 2nd child with Cho Sung-min Female b. 2003 · Age: 22 · 2003- · Celebrity Baby

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