Kou Shibasaki
| Ko Shibasaki | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 柴咲 コウ |
| Born |
Yukie Yamamura August 5, 1981 Toshima, Tokyo, Japan |
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| Years active | 1998–present |
| Website | www |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Instruments | Vocals |
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Yukie Yamamura (山村 幸恵 Yamamura Yukie?, born August 5, 1981), known by her stage name Ko Shibasaki (柴咲 コウ Shibasaki Kō?) is a Japanese actress and singer. She is managed by Stardust Promotion. Her stage name is taken from the main character of Junko Kawakami's manga Golden Delicious Apple Sherbet.
Shibasaki debuted in 2000, when she portrayed the cold, deadly and promiscuous Mitsuko Souma in the cult classic Battle Royale. Her acting career took off with this film and also raised her profile across East Asia. Shibasaki also won critical acclaim for her role as Tsubaki Sakurai in the 2001 film Go, which earned her several awards, including the Best Supporting Actress Award of Japanese Academy, the Hōchi Movie Award, the Kinema Junpō Award. Shibasaki has worked in numerous television shows, movies and commercials.
In 2013, Shibasaki made her "Hollywood debut" in 47 Ronin, a Keanu Reeves-led adaptation of the famous Chushingura story of samurai loyalty and revenge. The film is billed as the first ever English-language adaptation of the legend, based on historical events in the early 18th century. She will be starring alongside Hugh Jackman and Fan Bingbing in The Greatest Showman on Earth. In September 2016, she will play the main character Ii Naotora in the NHK Taiga drama tv series "Onna jôshu Naotora" which will broadcast in 2017. Before the film shoots, Shibasaki visited in August the grave of Naotora.
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