Choi Woo-shik

Actor

South Korean, Canadian Seoul, South Korea

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalitySouth Korean, Canadian
Date of Birth26/03/1990
Age36 years
BirthplaceSeoul, South Korea

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Bio/Wiki

Other Name(s)
  • Choi Woo-sik
  • Woo-sik Choi
  • Edward
  • Edward Choi
NicknameEddie

Physical Stats & More

Height183 cm
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBrown

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolPinetree Secondary School, Coquitlam, Canada
College/University
  • Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, Canada
  • Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea
Educational Qualification
  • Pursued Arts Degree from Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, Canada (drop-out)
  • Major in Cultural Studies from Chung-Ang University, Seoul, South Korea

Personal Life

Hobbies
  • Playing Video Games
  • Skiing
  • Surfing
  • Snowboarding
  • Hiking

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsPark Seo Joon (South Korean Actor; Rumoured). He later clarified that Seo-joon was just his best friend.

Family

Siblings
Brother1 (elder)

Career

Agency
  • JYP Entertainment (October 2012-October 2018)
  • Management SOOP (November 2018-Present)
Debut
K-dramaThe Duo (2011) as young 'Gwi-dong'
Short FilmEtude Solo (2011)
Feature FilmSecretly, Greatly (2013) as 'Yoon Yoo-joon'
Singing'Some Guys' from the K-drama "The Boy Next Door" (2017)
Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • 2020: Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for the film "Parasite", Blue Dragon Film Awards - Best New Actor for the film "Set Me Free" 2015: Korean Association of Film Critics Awards - Best New Actor for the film "Set Me Free", Busan Film Critics Awards for Best New Actor - the film "Set Me Free", Busan International Film Festival - Actor of the Year for the film "Set Me Free" Note: Apart from the awards mentioned above, he has received other awards and nominations.
  • 2020: Screen Actors Guild Awards - Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for the film "Parasite" 2019: Korea First Brand Awards 2015: Korean Association of Film Critics Awards - Best New Actor for the film "Set Me Free", Busan Film Critics Awards for Best New Actor - the film "Set Me Free", Busan International Film Festival - Actor of the Year for the film "Set Me Free" 2014: Busan International Film Festival - Actor of the Year (โ€œSet Me Freeโ€) Note: Apart from the awards mentioned above, he has received other awards and nominations.

Favourites

Rap ArtistDrake

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Choi Woo-shik is a South Korean-Canadian actor and singer.
2. He gained international acclaim for his roles in the films "Train to Busan" (2016) and "Parasite" (2019).
3. At 10 years old, his family moved to Vancouver, Canada, where he spent most of his childhood.
4. While in Vancouver, he faced social challenges at school but received support from his Korean friends.
5. He left Simon Fraser University at the age of 21 to pursue an acting career in South Korea.
6. He has been featured in various K-dramas, movies, and reality-variety shows, earning global fame.
7. He remains a Canadian citizen.
8. He has appeared as a cast member on SBS variety shows including Beating Hearts and Law of the Jungle in Nicaragua.
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