Cho Yeo-jeong is a South Korean actress who gained international recognition for her role in the Academy Award-winning film Parasite (2019), directed by Bong Joon-ho. In the movie, she played the character Yeon-kyo, the wealthy and somewhat naive mother of the Park family. Her performance in Parasite earned her critical acclaim for the nuanced portrayal of class and social dynamics. Born on February 10, 1981, Cho Yeo-jeong has been active in the South Korean entertainment industry since the late 1990s. She began her career in television dramas and gained attention with films like The Servant (2010) and The Concubine (2012), where she showcased her versatility and willingness to take on bold, complex roles. These films established her as a talented actress willing to push boundaries, particularly in period dramas. Cho Yeo-jeong has also appeared in numerous TV dramas, including Woman of 9.9 Billion (2019), further demonstrating her ability to excel in a range of genres from historical epics to contemporary thrillers.