Ryoko Hirosue

About

Japanese actress and singer known for her roles in the Academy Award-winning 2008 film, Departures and in the 2001 film, Wasabi.

Before Fame

She entered the P&G model competition when she was 14 years old and made her television debut when she was 15 on TK Music Camp.

Trivia

She won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Television Drama Academy Awards for her role as Makoto Saeki in the 2003 series, Moto Kare.

Family Life

She married candle artist Jun Izutsu in 2010 and the couple has two children.

Associated With

Another award-winning Japanese actress like her is Kumiko Akiyoshi.