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Keiko Masuda

Known For
Acting
Born
September 2, 1957 in Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Active Years
1978–2002 (25 Years)
Total Credits
21 credits in database
Acting Born Sep 2, 1957 Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan 21 credits
21
Total Credits
1978–2002
25 Years Career Span
4
Vault Titles
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Key Co-Stars

Biography

Keiko Masuda is a Japanese pop singer and actress born on September 2, 1957, in Shizuoka, Japan. Born Keiko Kobayashi, she is widely recognized by her nickname, Kei. She gained prominence as one half of the J-pop duo Pink Lady, which was a leading idol group in Japan during the 1970s. As an actress, Masuda has accumulated 21 known credits. Her filmography includes appearances in Pink Lady, Pink Lady's Motion Picture, Chizuko's Younger Sister, Codename K Ready Connection, Yakuza Warfare, Haruka, Nostalgia, Jesus is My Boss, and Marriage at Twenty. She continues to work in the entertainment industry, including making guest appearances in various productions.

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Career

Career overview

Keiko Masuda is a Japanese actress and pop singer born on September 2, 1957, in Shizuoka, Japan. She is widely recognized for her role as one half of the J-pop duo Pink Lady, which was a prominent idol group in Japan during the 1970s. Often referred to by the nickname Kei, Masuda has maintained a professional career that spans both music and acting, with 21 known credits recorded in film and television databases.

Her acting filmography includes a variety of projects across different decades. She is known for her appearances in the 1980 television series Pink Lady and the 1978 film Pinku redi no katsudo dai shashin, also referred to as Pink Lady's Motion Picture. Her other notable screen credits include the 1991 film Chizuko's Younger Sister, as well as roles in Yakuza Warfare, Haruka, Nostalgia, Jesus is My Boss, Marriage at Twenty, and Codename K Ready Connection. Throughout her career, Masuda has continued to work in the entertainment industry, including making guest appearances in various productions. She was born as Keiko Kobayashi and is also known by the stage name Masuda Keiko.

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Career timeline

Kisarazu Cat's EyeThe King of Minami: Dark Judgment
Jesus is My Boss
Marriage at Twenty
Kumokiri NizaemonGoodbye for Tomorrow
The Woman Who Makes Cocoon
Haruka, Nostalgia
Violent Island: Dirty Money HijackThe Unruly Ronin's Journey II
Chizuko's Younger SisterYakuza Warfareゼロの焦点Codename K Ready Connection
Onihei Hankachō
Jirocho of Shimizu 2: Journey Through Winds and Clouds
Jirocho of Shimizu 1: The Glorious Port of Shimizu
Pink Lady
Peman 80Pink Lady's Spring Holidays
Pink Lady's Motion Picture

Full Filmography

21 titles
  • Kisarazu Cat's Eye (2002)
  • The King of Minami: Dark Judgment (2002)
  • Jesus is My Boss (2001) as Mika
  • Marriage at Twenty (2000) as Maiko Ichiyanagi
  • Kumokiri Nizaemon (1995)
  • Goodbye for Tomorrow (1995) as Masuru's Wife
  • The Woman Who Makes Cocoon (1994)
  • Haruka, Nostalgia (1993) as Mrs. Satoh
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  • Violent Island: Dirty Money Hijack (1992)
  • The Unruly Ronin's Journey II (1992)
  • Chizuko's Younger Sister (1991) as Yuko Uchida
  • Yakuza Warfare (1991)
  • ゼロの焦点 (1991)
  • Codename K Ready Connection (1991)
  • Onihei Hankachō (1989)
  • Jirocho of Shimizu 2: Journey Through Winds and Clouds (1982)
  • Jirocho of Shimizu 1: The Glorious Port of Shimizu (1981)
  • Pink Lady (1980) as 'Kei' - Pink Lady
  • Peman 80 (1979)
  • Pink Lady's Spring Holidays (1979) as Kei
  • Pink Lady's Motion Picture (1978) as Kei

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Keiko Masuda best known for?

Keiko Masuda is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kisarazu Cat's Eye (2002), The Coed and the Zombie Stoner (2014), Titanic (1953), Shot Pattern (1982).

When and where was Keiko Masuda born?

Keiko Masuda was born on September 2, 1957 in Aoi-ku, Shizuoka, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

How many credits does Keiko Masuda have?

Keiko Masuda has accumulated over 21 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1978 to 2002.

What is Keiko Masuda's background in cinema and television?

Keiko Masuda is a Japanese pop singer and actress born on September 2, 1957, in Shizuoka, Japan. Born Keiko Kobayashi, she is widely recognized by her nickname, Kei. She gained prominence as one half of the J-pop duo Pink Lady, which was a leading idol group in Japan during the 1970s. As an actress, Masuda has accumula...

Keiko Masuda by the numbers

21credits
16films
5TV series
1978–2002active years

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