Etsuko Shihomi
Biography
Etsuko Shihomi is a former Japanese actress and martial artist. Born on October 29, 1955, in Okayama, Japan, she is known for her roles in 1970s action films. Shihomi was a protégé of Sonny Chiba and a key member of the Japan Action Club. She gained fame as the lead in the "Sister Street Fighter" film series, showcasing her impressive martial arts skills. Shihomi also appeared in other notable films such as "The Street Fighter" and "The Executioner". She retired from acting in the 1980s, leaving behind a legacy as one of Japan's pioneering female action stars. Shihomi is also known by other names including Sue Shihomi and Etsuko Nagabuchi Etsuko Shiomi.
Career overview
Etsuko Shihomi is a former Japanese actress and martial artist. Born in 1955, she was a protégé of Sonny Chiba and a key member of the Japan Action Club. Shihomi gained fame in the 1970s action film genre, showcasing her impressive martial arts skills.
Shihomi was known for her roles in several notable films, including "The Street Fighter" and "The Executioner", both released in 1974. She also starred in the "Sister Street Fighter" film series. As a key member of the Japan Action Club, Shihomi was part of a group of actors and martial artists who contributed to the development of Japan's action film industry.
Shihomi's acting career spanned several decades, with over 50 known credits. She is recognized as one of Japan's pioneering female action stars, leaving behind a legacy in the action film genre.
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Full Filmography
49 titles- Cabaret (1986) as Bar maid
- Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986) as Miho
- Atami Murder Case (1986) as Tomoko Mizuno
- The Second Is a Christian (1985) as Kyoko
- Shanghai Rhapsody (1984)
- Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy (1984) as Crimson Rose
- The Audition (1984) as Reiko Nanase
- Kabamaru the Ninja Boy (1983)
- Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983) as Inusaka Keno Tanetomo
- Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest (1982) as Yagyu Akane
- Ninja Gangsters 2: The Lullaby of Hell (1982)
- I Are You, You Am Me (1982) as Mitsuko Ono
- Fall Guy (1982) as Actress
- Roaring Fire (1981) as Chihiro
- The Moon Mask Rider (1981) as Ikuko
- Shadow Warriors (1980) as Ochō
- Shogun's Ninja (1980) as Ai-Lian
- The Adventures of Kosuke Kindaichi (1979) as Kindaichi's Neighbor
- Peman 80 (1979)
- The Yagyu Conspiracy (1978) as Yagyu Akane
- Netchū Jidai (1978)
- Message from Space (1978) as Emeralida
- Shogun's Samurai (1978) as Yagyu Akane
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Natsuko Kono
- Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon (1977) as Lam Ling
- Black Jack: The Visitor in the Eye (1977) as Kyoko Nanbu
- Soul of Chiba (1977) as Lihua
- Sister Street Fighter: Fifth Level Fist (1976) as Kiku Nakagawa
- Karate Warriors (1976) as Fisherwoman
- Dragon Princess (1976) as Yumi Higaki
- Festival Champ (1976)
- Daihijôsen (1976)
- The Bullet Train (1975) as Telephone Operator
- The Return of Sister Street Fighter (1975) as Li Koryu
- The Decisive Power of Aikido (1975)
- The Killing Machine (1975) as Miho Tomoda
- Karate Bullfighter (1975) as Geisha
- 13 Steps of Maki: The Young Aristocrats (1975) as Maki Hyuga (13-kaidan no Maki)
- The Great Chase (1975) as Shinobu Yashiro
- The Bodyguard (1974)
- The Street Fighter's Last Revenge (1974) as Huǒ Fèng
- The Street Fighter (1974) as Nachi Shikenbaru
- Sister Street Fighter: Hanging by a Thread (1974) as Li Koryu
- Sister Street Fighter (1974) as Li Koryu
- The Executioner II: Karate Inferno (1974) as Miko Kurenai / Siu Rei
- Kikaida 01 (1973) as Mari / Bijinda
- Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973) as Maki
- Murderous Love (1973)
- Ōedo Sōsamō (1970)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Etsuko Shihomi best known for?
Etsuko Shihomi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983), Fall Guy (1982), Death in Venice (1971), Shogun's Ninja (1980).
When and where was Etsuko Shihomi born?
Etsuko Shihomi was born on October 29, 1955 in Okayama, Japan .
How many credits does Etsuko Shihomi have?
Etsuko Shihomi has accumulated over 49 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1970 to 1986.
What is Etsuko Shihomi's background in cinema and television?
Etsuko Shihomi is a former Japanese actress and martial artist. Born on October 29, 1955, in Okayama, Japan, she is known for her roles in 1970s action films. Shihomi was a protégé of Sonny Chiba and a key member of the Japan Action Club. She gained fame as the lead in the "Sister Street Fighter" film series, showcasin...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Kikaida 01 (1973) as Mari / Bijinda — aged about 17
- Shadow Warriors (1980) as Ochō — aged about 24
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977) as Natsuko Kono — aged about 21
- The Yagyu Conspiracy (1978) as Yagyu Akane — aged about 22
- The Bullet Train (1975) as Telephone Operator — aged about 19
- The Street Fighter (1974) as Nachi Shikenbaru — aged about 18
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