Choi Myung-gil (born November 11, 1962) is a South Korean actress. Choi received several Best Actress awards for her portrayal of a proprietress who rents out her comic book shop as an overnight shelter in the 1994 film ''Rosy Life'' (also known as ''La Vie en Rose''). She has also starred in numerous

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s, notably ''Marriage'' (1993), ''

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'' (1996), ''

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'' (2001), and ''Again, My Love'' (2009).

Biography

Choi is married to politician and lawmaker

Kim Han-gil Kim Han-gil (; born 17 September 1953) is a South Korean politician, journalist and writer. He served as the 15th, 17th and 19th National Assembly member of the Republic of Korea and the Minister of Culture and Tourism. Career Having studi ...

; Kim is chairman of the Democratic Party and co-chairman of the

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. The couple have two sons.

Filmography

Film

Television series

Awards and nominations

References

External links

Choi Myung-gil Fan Cafe
at Daum * * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Choi, Myung-gil 1962 births Living people South Korean film actresses South Korean television actresses Seoul Institute of the Arts alumni Best Actress Paeksang Arts Award (film) winners