Choi Cheol-ho (Korean: 최철호; born 2 March 1970) is a South Korean actor. He rose to fame after appearing in the hit drama Queen of Housewives (also known as My Wife is a Superwoman, 2009).[1] Other notable roles include King Seonjo in The Immortal Lee Soon-shin (2004), Geolsa Biu in Dae Jo-yeong (2006) and King Gyeongjong in Empress Cheonchu (also known as The Iron Empress, 2009).
Choi Cheol-ho | |
|---|---|
 Choi Cheol-ho at OCN press conference for Hero in March 2012 | |
| Born | 2 March 1970 |
| Years active | 1990-present |
| Agent | Office Zero |
| Spouse |
Kim Hye-sook (m. 2005) |
| Children | 1 |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 최철호 |
| Hanja | 崔哲浩 |
| Revised Romanization | Choe Cheolho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Ch'oe Ch'ŏrho |
Personal life
editHe married Kim Hye-sook on 7 August 2005. Kim was the Chungnam representative at the 2004 Miss Korea pageant.[2] They have one son, Choi Min-joon.[3]
Choi was investigated for drunkenly assaulting an aspiring actress on 8 July 2010, with the incident caught on CCTV.[4]
Filmography
editTelevision series
edit- River Where the Moon Rises (KBS2, 2021) - ep. #15
- Love Alert (MBN, 2018)[5]
- Dal Soon's Spring (KBS, 2017)
- Saimdang, Memoir of Colors (SBS, 2017)
- The Jingbirok: A Memoir of Imjin War (KBS1, 2015)
- The King's Face (KBS2, 2014)
- Single-minded Dandelion (KBS2, 2014)
- Quiz of God 4 (OCN, 2014) (guest appearance, ep 11-12)
- Gunman in Joseon (KBS2, 2014)
- Into the Flames (TV Chosun, 2014)
- Cunning Single Lady (MBC, 2014)
- Inspiring Generation (KBS2, 2014)[6]
- The Scandal (MBC, 2013)
- Dream of the Emperor (KBS1, 2012)
- Love Again (jTBC, 2012)
- Hero (OCN, 2012)
- Dong Yi (MBC, 2010)
- The Woman Who Still Wants to Marry (MBC, 2010)[7]
- The Slave Hunters (KBS2, 2010)
- Hot Blood (KBS2, 2009)
- Partner (KBS2, 2009)
- Queen of Housewives (MBC, 2009)
- Empress Cheonchu (KBS2, 2009)
- KPSI - Season 2 (Super Action, 2008)
- My Pitiful Sister (KBS1, 2008)
- Urban Legends Deja Vu - Season 3 (Super Action, 2008)
- S Clinic (Super Action, 2007)
- Dae Jo-yeong (KBS1, 2006)
- Secret Campus (EBS, 2006)
- Even Now, Horse Chestnut (EBS, 2005)
- Dangerous Love (KBS2, 2005)
- Immortal Admiral Yi Sun-sin (KBS1, 2004)
- Just Like a Beautiful Flying Butterfly (CCTV-3, 2004)
- Jang Gil-san (SBS, 2004)
- Passion (MBC, 2004)
- On the Prairie (KBS2, 2003)
- Rustic Period (SBS, 2002)
- Five Brothers and Sisters (SBS, 2002)
- Sunshine Hunting (KBS2, 2002)
- Father and Sons (SBS, 2001)
- Well Known Woman (SBS, 2001)
- Golden Era (MBC, 2000)
- Love in 3 Colors (KBS2, 1999)
- Promise (SBS, 1999)
- Advocate (MBC, 1998)
Film
edit- My Little Baby, Jaya (2017)
- Confession (2015)
- The Most Beautiful Picnic in The World (unreleased, filmed in 2010)
- My Pitiful Sister (2008)
- Solace (2006)
- Who's Got the Tape (2004)
- Summertime (2001)
- General Hospital the Movie: A Thousand Days (2000)
- The Butcher's Wife (1999)
- Calla (1999)
- Tie a Yellow Ribbon (1998)
- The Quiet Family (1998)
- The Contact (1997)
Awards
edit- 2009 KBS Drama Awards: Best Supporting Actor (Empress Cheonchu, Hot Blood, Partner)
- 2009 MBC Drama Awards: Excellence Award, Actor (Queen of Housewives)
References
edit- ^ Ko, Kyoung-seok (29 April 2009). '내조의 여왕' 최철호 "내 생애 최고의 순간을 보내고 있다"(인터뷰). 10Asia (in Korean). Archived from the original on 2014-02-19. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ^ 최철호부부 '케이크도 자르고 러브샷도 하고'. Newsen (in Korean). 7 August 2005. Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ^ '폭행 물의' 최철호 근황 공개…아내 "사건 4일 후 아이 초음파 검사" 눈물. Sports Dong-A (in Korean). 9 June 2011. Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ^ Lee, Hyo-won (12 July 2010). "Choi admits assault, will leave TV role". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2010-07-14. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ^ "'설렘주의보' 김병기·오미희·김예령·최철호, 출연 확정 '명품배우 라인업'". Chosun (in Korean). October 17, 2018. Archived from the original on October 17, 2018. Retrieved November 6, 2018.
- ^ Sunwoo, Carla (17 August 2012). "Choi Cheol-ho to work alongside Kim Hyun-joong". Korea JoongAng Daily. Archived from the original on 2014-02-28. Retrieved 2014-02-25.
- ^ Han, Sang-hee (19 January 2010). "New Romantic Drama Aiming to Top Period Piece". The Korea Times. Archived from the original on 2010-05-05. Retrieved 2011-04-08.
External links
edit- Choi Cheol-ho at HanCinema
- Choi Cheol-ho at IMDb
- Choi Cheol-ho at IMDb
