TheWrap reporter Steve Pond revealed the news in a February 9, 2020 tweet that read, "Bong Joon Ho's translator, Sharon Choi, is a director. Although Joon-ho can speak English, it's clear he feels comfortable letting Choi translate for him even on the biggest stages. Bong Joon Ho was onstage a lot on Sunday night, giving one acceptance speech after another as his film “Parasite” scooped up Oscars, including best picture.Beside him each time was a …

All rights reserved February 10, 2020. “And she’s also a great filmmaker,” he added. Switching to English, Bong said of Choi in the same sit-down with In the end, Choi could have fooled us about feeling nervous, as she always seems cool, confident, and assured on stage. All rights reserved. According to The Guardian, Choi is a 25-year-old Korean American living in Seoul, South Korea and has been working with Joon-ho and the Parasite crew since May 2019, when the film opened at the Cannes Film Festival.. Here's hoping hard-working Choi got a beverage as well. Whether this awards season feature would be a drama or a comedy remains to be seen, but now that Choi is a familiar face on the awards circuit, she'd likely fit right in going forward.Bong and Choi can now enjoy a well-deserved break, and audiences can rest easy knowing they haven't seen the last of either of these talented people.The truth about Bong Joon-ho's translator, Sharon Choi© 2020 Looper.com. Bong Joon Ho was onstage a lot on Sunday night, giving one acceptance speech after another as his film “Parasite” scooped up Oscars, including best picture.Beside him each time was a … one Twitter user Several of Hollywood's elite count themselves as Choi fans as well — including One of the most remarkable things about Choi is her unwavering confidence. Award season is finally over for Sharon Choi -- or, as you might know her, the woman who has been translating for "Parasite" director Bong Joon Ho as he's made his press rounds. Bong corroborated this at a backstage press junket after the Oscars. (Choi laughed: “Yes, I want to direct.”)When she’s interpreting — usually on camera, or to crowds of Hollywood royalty, or both — Choi’s voice never seems to waver. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. The 25-year-old took the stage at the Dolby Theater four times in order to translate “Parasite” writer-director Bong Joon Ho’s acceptance speeches. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. View photos . Share. Choi, who interpreted for the “Parasite” director and others involved with the film, has become a familiar face throughout awards season.Bong Joon Ho was onstage a lot on Sunday night, giving one acceptance speech after another as his film “Sharon Choi, a filmmaker herself, is the interpreter who has followed Bong and the “Parasite” team throughout their successful awards season.She has given the English translation of the director’s (many) speeches and interviews, through several red carpets and late-night TV appearances. Bong Joon-ho's translator, who became an instant global sensation when the director of "Parasite" won the Academy Award earlier this year, received the YoungSan Diplomat Award on Wednesday for her role in enhancing Korea's international image. Bong Joon Ho added: "She's perfect, and we all depend on her. Though she's a familiar presence to everyone who's followed Though it seems like Choi has been with Bong for ages, the pair have only worked together for less than a year, according to Since then, they've become a formidable duo, and as Bong's star has risen, he's relied on Choi to stand by his side throughout the awards process.

Bong Joon Ho may have been the big winner at Sunday night’s Oscars, but at several points, he happily shared the spotlight with someone else: his translator, Sharon Choi. Throughout it all, from press junkets to film festivals to the many awards stages he's taken, Bong has been accompanied by his lightning-fast and whip-smart translator, Sharon Choi. When awards season ends (i.e., tomorrow), she says she wants to start making a movie… about awards season.'