Woo Mi-hwa is a South Korean actress. She began her career as actress in theater, then transitioned to supporting roles on television and film. She debuted as theater actress in 1998 with role Petra in Korean adaptation of play An Enemy of the People.
Woo was born on February 2, 1974, into a mining family in Hambaek, a village near Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. She spent her early years in her hometown until her father, faced with the decline of the mining industry, had to relocate to Seoul in search of employment. Following her father's move, Woo's older sister also moved to Seoul, and eventually, Woo herself transferred to Boseong Girls High School in Namsan, Seoul. During this time, she stayed with her sister while waiting for her mother to complete their affairs in their hometown before joining them in the city.
After completing high school, Woo enrolled in the Department of German Literature at Sookmyung Women's University. The department had a tradition of staging German translation plays annually. During a summer break, Woo participated in a play reading and production class, where she unexpectedly found herself chosen as an actress. Despite her initial shyness and the challenges of adapting to city life as a rural girl, she developed a keen interest in acting and decided to pursue it further. After obtaining her bachelor's degree in German Literature, Woo transferred to Dongguk University's Department of Theater and Film to further her studies in acting.
| Date of Birth | 24th February 1974 |
|---|---|
| Age | 50 Years |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
| Country | South Korea |
| Reference | IMDB |
