Cha Chung-hwa Biography: Boyfriend, Age, Parents, TV Shows, Height, Net Worth, Awards, Facebook

Cha Chung-hwa is a talented South Korean actress and musical theatre performer. She is best known for her memorable supporting roles in Crash Landing on You, Mr. Queen, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Dr. Park’s Clinic, Kokdu: Season of Deity, and See You in My 19th Life.

Her outstanding performance in Mr. Queen earned her a Baeksang Arts Award nomination.

Cha Chung-hwa
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Name:	Cha Chung-hwa
Born:	April 28, 1980 (age 46 years old)
Place of Birth:	Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Nationality:	South Korean
Ethnicity:	Korean
Height:	5 feet 5 inches (166 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Cha
Relationship:	Married
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actress, Musical Theatre Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Cha Chung-hwa was born on April 28, 1980, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, and was raised in Gwangmyeong. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cha.

She is of Korean ethnicity, and her religion is Christianity. Information about her siblings has not been disclosed.

During her school years, she was an outstanding student and served as class president throughout elementary, middle, and high school.

Although her parents encouraged her to pursue accounting, she chose acting instead and later graduated from the Department of Theatre at Sangmyung University.

Career

Cha Chung-hwa began her professional acting career on the theatre stage in 2005, appearing in productions such as Lunatic, Sheer Madness, and Suspicious Heungsinso.

Years of stage experience helped her develop exceptional versatility before she transitioned into television and film.

She gradually became one of South Korea’s most recognizable character actresses through supporting roles in productions including Train to Busan, As One, and numerous television dramas.

Her breakthrough came with the global hit Crash Landing on You, followed by acclaimed performances in Mr. Queen, Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha, Dr. Park’s Clinic, Kokdu: Season of Deity, See You in My 19th Life, My Demon, and The Haunted Palace.

Her expressive comedic timing and ability to portray warm, memorable characters have made her a favorite among audiences and filmmakers alike.

In 2021, she received a Baeksang Arts Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in Mr. Queen.

Awards and Nominations

• Baeksang Arts Awards – Best Supporting Actress (Television) nominee for Mr. Queen (2021)
• MBC Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress nominee for On the Verge of Insanity
• MBC Drama Awards – Best Supporting Actress nominee for Kokdu: Season of Deity
• Gained international recognition through Crash Landing on You, Mr. Queen, and Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Personal Life

Cha Chung-hwa, 46 years old, is married to a businessman who is two years younger than her. The couple married in Seoul on October 27, 2023, in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends.

They welcomed one daughter in 2024 after announcing the pregnancy earlier that year. She enjoys theatre, cooking, shopping, travelling, and spending time with her family. She stands 5 feet 5 inches (166 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Cha Chung-hwa has a net worth of $2 million USD. Her income comes from television acting, films, musical theatre, commercial endorsements, and entertainment appearances.

Her long-running success in Korean dramas and stage productions has established her as one of South Korea’s most respected character actresses.

Filmography

Selected Films

• As One (2012)
• Ingtoogi: The Battle of Internet Trolls (2013)
• Revivre (2014)
• Train to Busan (2016)
• The Map Against the World (2016)
• Pawn (2020)
• A Birth (2022)
• Brave Citizen (2023)

Selected Television Series

• Crash Landing on You
• Mr. Queen
• On the Verge of Insanity
• Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
• Dr. Park’s Clinic
• Why Her?
• Kokdu: Season of Deity
• See You in My 19th Life
• Song of the Bandits
• My Demon
• The Haunted Palace
• Spring of Youth

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