Ryo
Biography
Ryo is an actress and director born on January 17, 1973, in Saitama, Japan. Throughout her career in the film industry, she has worked in both acting and directing roles. She is known for her appearances in several feature films. Her notable credits include the 2002 film Alive, the 2003 film Azumi, and the 2009 film Enter the Void. Based on the provided biographical information, these specific projects are recognized as the works she is known for within her filmography as an actress and director.
Career overview
Ryo is an actress and director born on January 17, 1973, in Saitama, Japan. Her career in the film industry encompasses work in both acting and directing roles.
Among her recognized acting credits are appearances in several feature films. She is known for her work in the 2002 film Alive, the 2003 film Azumi, and the 2009 film Enter the Void.
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Full Filmography
83 titles- クワイエットルームにようこそ The Musical (2026)
- 八神瑛子 – 上野中央署 組織犯罪対策課 – (2026) as Liu Yingli
- Ignite (2025) as Ryoko Asami
- Learning to Love (2025) as Nao Kosaka
- All the Long Nights (2024) as Noriko Fujisawa
- 劇団☆新感線 ゲキ×シネ 『バサラオ』 (2024)
- Tokyo Woman (2023) as Kanako Terauchi
- Jeanne d'Arc (2023) as Yolande d'Argon
- The Files of Young Kindaichi (2022) as Kyôka Himenokôji
- The Supporting Actors in Byplaywood (2021)
- MIU404 (2020) as Juri
- DIVER -Special Investigation Unit- (2020) as Yoko Akutsu（阿久津 洋子）
- I Shared My Husband (2019) as Kanako Ogura
- Black Lizard (2019)
- Seven Souls in the Skull Castle – Season Flower (2019)
- Women Document Detectives (2018) as Iwashita Atsuko
- Hotel on the Brink! (2018) as Kozue Edagawa
- Manager Rinko Kazehana's Love (2018)
- The Inugami Clan (2018) as 犬神梅子
- がん消滅の罠～完全寛解の謎～ (2018) as 宇垣玲奈(うがき れな)
- 大パルコ人③ステキロックオペラ「サンバイザー兄弟」 (2016)
- Dr.STOЯKS (2015) as Akiyo Tsuji
- Mr. Love Chemistry 2 (2015)
- Brahman (2015) as Narration
- Jellyfish (2013)
- Taira no Kiyomori (2012) as Horikawa no Tsubone
- Renai Neet: Wasureta Koi no Hajimekata (2012) as Nanako Aizawa
- Desperate Motherhood (2011) as Sawada Rikako
- Bitter Sugar (2011) as Ichiko Ijima
- Scabbard Samurai (2011) as Oryuu
- In a Corner of This World (2011) as Keiko Hojo
- Circumstances (2011) as Aida Harumi
- Joker: Unforgiven Investigator (2010) as Saeko Katagiri
- Veterinarian Dolittle (2010)
- Ekeb of Dekye (2010) as Sakuyoshi Nakai
- Money Crazy (2009) as Shoko Nonomura
- Goemon (2009) as Goemon's mother
- Lizard (2009)
- Konkatsu! (2009) as Makoto Takakura
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2009 Fall Special (2009)
- Code Blue (2008) as Mitsui Kanna
- Ties of Shooting Stars (2008) as Toko Ariake
- Hokaben (2008) as Reiko Kudo
- The Witch of the West Is Dead (2008) as Mam
- Welcome to the Quiet Room (2007) as Eguchi
- Sexy Voice and Robo (2007)
- Barefoot Gen (2007) as Sayako Hayashi
- Time Limit Investigator (2006) as Midori Saejima
- Top Caster (2006)
- Seven Female Lawyers (2006)
- Suppli (2006) as Mizuho Tanaka
- Canary (2005) as Saki
- Divorce Lawyer (2004) as Chisato Kurokawa
- 稲垣吾郎の金田一耕助シリーズ (2004) as Haruyo Tajimi
- Walking With The Dog (2004) as Miwa
- Casshern (2004) as San Ikegami
- The Way We Live (2004) as Kanako Koyanagi
- Last Christmas (2004)
- 八つ墓村 (2004) as 田治见春代
- Tobira no muko Rock kashu miyamoto hiroji to iu ikikata (2004)
- Azumi (2003) as Mother being attacked
- Bright Future (2003) as Lawyer
- Age 17 (2003) Still Photographer
- Alive (2003) as Yurika Saegusa
- Basically Nice (2002) as Yu Hyuga
- Babel - The Tower of Babel (2002) as Kaoru Kizaki
- Thinking Of Your True Love (2002)
- Harmful Insect (2002) as Toshiko Kita
- Rock'n'Roll Mishin (2002) as Megumi Tsubaki
- Hero (2001)
- Distance (2001) as Yuko
- Love Complex (2000) as Sada Hiiragi
- Making of Gemini (2000) as Self
- Nothing Lasts Forever (1999)
- Naomi (1999)
- Gemini (1999) as Rin
- Feeling relief is easy (1998) as Takazawa Natsumi
- Love Vacance (1997)
- SMAP×SMAP (1996) as Skit guest
- SMAP×SMAP (1996) as Skit Guest
- Long Vacation (1996) as Rumiko Himuro
- Shin Mokuyou no Kaidan: Cyborg (1996) as Ami
- The Files of the Young Kindaichi (1995) as Kyôka Himenokôji
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ryo best known for?
Ryo is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Yagami Eiko (2026), Vietnamese Lady (1992), Dr.STOЯKS (2015), Taira no Kiyomori (2012).
When and where was Ryo born?
Ryo was born on January 17, 1973 in Saitama, Japan.
How many credits does Ryo have?
Ryo has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.
What is Ryo's background in cinema and television?
Ryo is an actress and director born on January 17, 1973, in Saitama, Japan. Throughout her career in the film industry, she has worked in both acting and directing roles. She is known for her appearances in several feature films. Her notable credits include the 2002 film Alive, the 2003 film Azumi, and the 2009 film En...