Cha Chung-hwa

Cha Chung-hwa (; born on 28 April 1980) is a South Korean character actress who has worked extensively on stage, screen, and television. She has been nominated for Baeksang Arts Awards for her role as court lady Choi in tvN historical drama Mr. Queen. After graduating from Department of Theatre of Sangmyung University, Cha made her debut onstage in 2005. Cha built up her acting skills by appearing in popular works in Daehak-ro such as "Lunatic", "Sheer Madness", and "Suspicious Heungsinso". She continued to work in various roles, including the plays "Late Night Restaurant", "Midnight Serenade", and "Heavy Metal Girls", showing her own charm to the audience as supporting role and multiple role. She is known for her roles in Crash Landing on You (2019), Mr. Queen (2020–21), Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha (2021), and Dr. Park's Clinic (2022). She has acted in films As One (2012), Train to Busan (2016) and Pawn among many. Early years and education Born and raised in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi Province, Cha Chung-hwa was a model student during her school days. She served as class president throughout elementary, middle, and high school, and she entered the best high school in Gwangmyeong, which was a non-standard area. Although Cha initially dreamed of becoming the president, her aspirations changed over time.