Who is Cha Hwa-yeon?
Having debuted in 1978, Cha Hwa-yeon is known as one of South Korea’s senior actress. She gained a lot of popularity after her appearance in the 1987 drama entitled Love and Ambition as the heroine, Kim Mi-ja, a character who became an icon for modern Korean women in that era. But, after getting married in 1988, she retired from the entertainment industry for a while. Cha Hwa-yeon then returned to act again in 2008, and has played many roles since. Let’s learn more about Cha Hwa-yeon!
Cha Hwa-yeon’s Profile
- Name: Cha Hwa-yeon
- Birth name: Cha Hak-kyung
- Place, date of birth: South Korea, December 27, 1960
- Height: 160 cm
- Weight: 48 kg
- Blood type: B
- Zodiac: Capricorn
Cha Hwa-yeon’s Appearances in Movies, TV Shows, and Dramas (Family Secrets, Mom, etc)
| Year | Title | Type | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Woman’s Face | Drama | N/A |
| 1979 | Nal Jeomu neun Haneule | Drama | N/A |
| 1980 | Pilnyeo | Drama | N/A |
| Ahrong-yi Darong-yi | Drama | N/A | |
| Moon Village | Drama | N/A | |
| 1981 | Pursuit | Drama | N/A |
| Detective | Drama | N/A | |
| TV Literature “The Road to Sampo” | Drama | N/A | |
| Now Is the Time to Love | Drama | N/A | |
| Show Show Show | TV Show | Host | |
| 1982 | TV Literature “Ma” | Drama | N/A |
| Wind Flower | Drama | N/A | |
| Diary of a Mom | Drama | N/A | |
| Long Live Ttok-soon | Drama | N/A | |
| 1983 | Thaw | Drama | N/A |
| Geum-nam’s House | Drama | N/A | |
| The Sparrow and The Scarecrow | Movie | Ok-boon | |
| 1984 | Bongseonhwa | Drama | N/A |
| 1985 | Lights and Shadows | Drama | N/A |
| Sun Rising Over the Hill | Drama | N/A | |
| A Cicada Sings in The City | Movie | N/A | |
| 1986 | Her Portrait | Drama | Hee-jae |
| 1987 | Love and Ambition | Drama | Kim Mi-ja |
| 2008 | Aeja’s Older Sister, Minja | Drama | Joo Min-ja |
| 2009 | City Hall | Drama | Jo Yong-hee |
| Temptation of an Angel | Drama | Jo Kyung-hee | |
| White Night | Movie | Seo Hae-yeong | |
| 2010 | Jejungwon | Drama | Im Jo-si, Hwang Jung’s mother |
| I Am Legend | Drama | Mrs. Hong | |
| Sunday Drama Theater “Lunch Box” | Drama | Park Sook-ja | |
| 2011 | My Princess | Drama | Fashion designer |
| The Thorn Birds | Drama | Yoon Myung-ja/ Lee Ae-rin | |
| Protect the Boss | Drama | Shin Sook-hee | |
| A Thousand Kisses | Drama | Yoo Ji-sun | |
| Pianissimo | Drama | ||
| You’re Here, You’re Here, You’re Really Here | Drama | Jeon Mi-ok | |
| Sunday Punch | Movie | Soon-young | |
| 2012 | Man from the Equator | Drama | Ma Hee-jung |
| The Wedding Scheme | Drama | So Doo-ryun | |
| A Gentleman’s Dignity | Drama | Seo Yi-soo’s mother | |
| Five Fingers | Drama | Na Gye-hwa | |
| Missing You | Drama | Kang Hyun-joo | |
| Never Ending Story | Movie | Oh Song-kyung’s mother | |
| 2013 | A Hundred Year Legacy | Drama | Baek Seol-joo |
| Queen of Ambition | Drama | Baek Ji-mi | |
| Flower of Revenge | Drama | Min Hwa-young | |
| Give Love Away | Drama | Hong Soon-ae | |
| The King’s Daughter, Soo Baek-hyang | Drama | Do-rim | |
| 2014 | Big Man | Drama | Choi Yoon-jung |
| Make Your Wish | Drama | Shin Hye-ran | |
| It’s Okay, That’s Love | Drama | Ok-ja | |
| My Secret Hotel | Drama | (cameo) | |
| Family Secrets | Drama | Jin Joo-ran | |
| 2015 | Mom | Drama | Yoon Jung-ae |
| 2017 | Hospital Ship | Drama | Oh Hye-jung, Eun-Jae’s mother |
Even though she had a hiatus, she came back and got even more popular. This proves that Cha Hwa-yeon is a talented actress who is worth the wait. Have you watched any of her dramas or movies? Which one is your favourite?
