1968 - 2008
Choi Jin-shil South Korean Actress
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Choi Jin-shil dating history
Relationships
Choi Jin-shil was previously married to Cho Sung-min (2000 - 2004).
Choi Jin-shil was in a relationship with Hyeon-ju Son.
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Choi Jin-shil was in an on-screen matchup with Hyeon-ju Son in Jang-mit-bit In-saeng (2005).
Choi Jin-shil is a member of the following lists: 1968 births, Actors who committed suicide and 2008 deaths.
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Relationship Statistics
| Type | Total | Longest | Average | Shortest |
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| Married | 1 |
6 years
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| Dating | 1 |
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| Total | 2 |
6 years
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3 years
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Details
| First Name |
Jin-shil
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| Last Name |
Choi
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| Alternative Name |
최진실, Choi Jin-Shil, Choi Jin Shil, Jin-Shil Choi, Jin Shil Choi
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| Birthday |
24th December, 1968
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| Birthplace |
Seoul, South Korea
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| Died |
2nd October, 2008
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| Place of Death |
Seoul, South Korea
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| Cause of Death |
Suicide By Hanging
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| Height |
5' 4¼" (163 cm)
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| Build |
Slim
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| Eye Color |
Black
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| Hair Color |
Black
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| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn
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| Ethnicity |
Asian
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| Nationality |
South Korean
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| Occupation Text |
Actress
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| Occupation |
Actress
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| Year(s) Active |
1988–2008
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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.
