Juri Ueno
Biography
Juri Ueno is a Japanese actress born on May 25, 1986, in Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan. She is known for her acting career, which spans a significant number of credits. Ueno achieved mainstream success for playing the title role in the live-action adaptations of manga Nodame Cantabile. She won the "Best Lead Actress" award at the 51st Television Drama Academy Awards in 2007 for her role in Nodame Cantabile. Ueno was also one of six actors to receive the "Newcomer of the Year" prize at the Japanese Academy Awards in 2005. In addition, she was voted "Best Supporting Actress" at the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix and the 57th Television Drama Academy Awards in 2008 for her role as Ruka Kishimoto in Last Friends.
Career overview
Juri Ueno is a Japanese actress born on May 25, 1986, in Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan. She has been active in the entertainment industry and has appeared in numerous projects. Ueno has received recognition for her performances, including winning the "Newcomer of the Year" prize at the Japanese Academy Awards in 2005.
One of her notable roles is the title character in the live-action adaptation of the manga Nodame Cantabile. For this performance, she won the "Best Lead Actress" award at the 51st Television Drama Academy Awards in 2007. Her portrayal of the title character in this adaptation has been a significant part of her career, showcasing her acting abilities.
Ueno's career has spanned multiple projects, with over 60 credits to her name. Her performances have been recognized by various award-giving bodies, including the Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix and the 57th Television Drama Academy Awards, where she was voted "Best Supporting Actress" for her role as Ruka Kishimoto in Last Friends in 2008.
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65 titles- Scary True Stories: Summer Special 2025 (2025)
- Neighbor X (2023)
- Shishosetsu: Hattatsu Shogai no Boku ga Junai Shosetsuka ni Nareta Riyu (2023) as 伊佐山優美
- Shishousetsu: Hattatsu Shougai no Boku ga Junai Shousetsuka ni nareta Riyuu (2023)
- He's Expecting (2022) as Aki Seto
- Is Love Sustainable? (2022) as Sawada Kyoka
- The Ship of Theseus (2020) as Yuki Tamura
- 連食テレビエッセー きみと食べたい (2020)
- Kansatsui Asagao (2019) as 万木朝顔
- 監察医 朝顔 (2019)
- Good Doctor (2018) as Natsumi Seto
- Family's Form (2016) as Kumagai Hanako
- Yell for the Blue Sky (2016) as Yoko Sugimura
- My Dad and Mr. Ito (2016) as Aya Yamanaka
- The Secret Message (2015) as Haruka
- Ouroboros (2015) as Hibino Mizuki
- The Beauty Inside (2015) as Woo-jin 74
- Mystery Trilogy Special (2015) as Kuriko Tomonaga (segment "Laboratory Where a Female Science Detective Solves Mysteries")
- The Thorns of Alice (2014) as Asumi Mizuno
- ヨーロッパ企画の26世紀フォックス (2014)
- The Girl in the Sun (2013) as Mao Watarai
- Princess Go (2011) as Gou
- Hard to Say I Love You (2010) as Mizuno Tsukiko / "Haru"
- We Got Married (2010)
- Nodame Cantabile: The Movie II (2010) as Megumi Noda
- のだめカンタービレ 最終楽章 (2009) as 野田 恵
- Ueno Juri and the Five Bags (2009)
- Ueno Juri and the Five Bags (2009) as Misuzu
- Ueno Juri and the Five Bags (2009) as Hinata
- Ueno Juri and the Five Bags (2009) as Ueno
- Ueno Juri and the Five Bags (2009) as Miyuki
- KOBAYASHI KENTARO TELEVISION (2009)
- Nodame Cantabile: The Movie I (2009) as Megumi Noda
- Killer Bride's Perfect Crime (2009) as Hiroko Numashiri
- Juri Ueno: ao akua (2009)
- Last Friends (2008) as Ruka Kishimoto
- Nodame Cantabile in Europe (2008) as Noda Megumi
- Loss:Time:Life (2008) as Matsunaga Yukiko
- Naoko (2008) as Naoko Shinomiya
- Child by Children (2008) as Mama of Snack
- Gu Gu, the Cat (2008) as Naomi
- Kung Fu Kid (2007) as Kaitenzushi no Ten'in
- You Gotta Be Kidding Me! (2007) as Ellen Takamura
- Nodame Cantabile (2006) as Noda Megumi
- Angels with Broken Wings (2006) as Ryoko
- Rainbow Song (2006) as Aoi Sato
- Sea Without Exit (2006) as Minako Narumi
- Switch of Happiness (2006) as Rei Inada
- Our War (2006)
- Arch Angels (2006) as Fumio Shijo
- Christmas on July 24th Avenue (2006) as Megumi Kamibayashi
- Engine (2005) as Misae Hoshino
- Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers (2005) as Suzume Katakura
- Summer Time Machine Blues (2005) as Haruka Shibata
- The Files of Young Kindaichi: The Legendary Vampire Murders (2005) as Miyuki Nanase
- SWING GIRLS First & Last Concert (2005) as Tomoko Suzuki
- For the coming day (2005)
- Swing Girls Side Story (2004) as Tomoko Suzuki
- Orange Days (2004) as Ayumi Kirishima
- Swing Girls (2004) as Tomoko Suzuki
- The Stars Converge (2004) as Mari Sugiyama
- Teruteru Kazoku (2003) as Akiko Iwata
- Josee, the Tiger and the Fish (2003) as Kanae
- Okaasan to Issho (2003)
- 生存 愛する娘のために (2002)
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What movies or TV shows is Juri Ueno best known for?
Juri Ueno is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Black Gaucho (1991), Me and You and Everyone We Know (2005), Xuxa no Mundo da Imaginação (2002), The Golden Compass (2007).
When and where was Juri Ueno born?
Juri Ueno was born on May 25, 1986 in Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan.
How many credits does Juri Ueno have?
Juri Ueno has accumulated over 65 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2002 to 2025.
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Juri Ueno is a Japanese actress born on May 25, 1986, in Kakogawa, Hyogo, Japan. She is known for her acting career, which spans a significant number of credits. Ueno achieved mainstream success for playing the title role in the live-action adaptations of manga Nodame Cantabile. She won the "Best Lead Actress" award at...
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- Swing Girls (2004) as Tomoko Suzuki — aged about 18
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