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Nanako Matsushima in Shield of Straw (2013)

Biography

Nanako Matsushima

Overview

  • Born
    October 13, 1973 · Yokohama, Japan
  • Nickname
    • Queen of Japanese Drama
  • Height
    5′ 8″ (1.73 m)

Mini bio

  • Nanako Matsushima has starred in leading roles in Japan for over 20 years. She began her career as a fashion model while still in her teens. By 1996, she played the heroine in NHK Japan's serial TV drama "Himawari", catapulting her to stardom. Since then she has played leading roles in numerous hit TV dramas and has captivated audiences with her performances. Among her film credits is the main character in "Ring", a movie that sparked a boom in the horror genre, and a role that was later reprised by Naomi Watts in a Hollywood remake.
    - IMDb mini biography by: PPM / Kaori Moteki

Family

  • Spouse
      Takashi Sorimachi(February 21, 2001 - present) (2 children)

Trivia

  • She is considered the 'Queen Bee of J-dorama' (Japanese TV Drama)
  • Recommended to play "Reiko Asakawa" in Ringu (1998) by Hiroyuki Sanada.
  • Gave birth to a baby girl on May 31st, 2004 followed by another one on November 30th, 2007.
  • Was a famous model before she started acting.
  • Tokyo, Japan

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