Choi Ji Woo is a South Korean actress and model. She is one of the most popular actresses in Asia, and has a large fanbase in Southeast Asia. She is also very popular in Japan, and it is here that she was nicknamed 'Asian Princess'.

Born on June 11, 1975, in Gyeonggi Paju, South Korea, she made her debut in the 1995 drama War and Love, from which she changed her name to Choi Ji Woo. Choi was noted for her role in the drama series First Love. Choi co-starred with actor Bae Yong Joon in the Korean Drama Series Winter Sonata in March 2002. This particular drama was a big success, and it made Choi famous across Asia. She is also called "ジウ姫" (Princess Ji Woo) by her Japanese fans.

Choi has also gained a wide Japanese following from her movie, Everybody Has Secrets, where she co-starred with Lee Byung Hun. Beautiful Days (2001), Winter Sonata (2002) and Stairway to Heaven (2003/04) are among the most popular Korean dramas in Asia, and have all contributed to her popularity throughout Asia.

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