Sayaka Yoshino
Biography
Sayaka Yoshino is a Japanese actress, model, and television personality. Born in Tokyo, Japan on May 14, 1982, she is recognized as one of the first popular teen models and idols known in Japan as a chaidoru. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous television dramas, commercials, and films. Her acting credits include roles in director and character designer Keita Amemiya's fantasy action film Moon Over Tao and Koreeda's second feature film After Life, a critically acclaimed production both in Japan and abroad. Her stage name is written in Japanese characters as 吉野紗香. With twenty-one known credits in acting on her record, she continues to be recognized for her contributions to television and film.
Career overview
Sayaka Yoshino is a Japanese actress, model, and television personality. Born on May 14, 1982, in Tokyo, Japan, she is recognized as one of the first popular teen models and idols known in Japan as chaidoru. Throughout her career, she has accumulated twenty-one known credits and has appeared in numerous television dramas, commercials, and films.
In her film work, Yoshino was cast by character designer and director Keita Amemiya in the fantasy-action film Moon Over Tao. She subsequently appeared in director Koreeda's second feature film, After Life. That critically acclaimed film garnered significant attention both within Japan and abroad, further establishing her presence in the film industry alongside her extensive work in television and commercial projects.
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Full Filmography
20 titles- The Farmers Bride: I Want to See You (2014)
- Tokyo Neo Mafia 2 (2009)
- Michiko & Hatchin (2008)
- Gun-Kyu: War Pigeon (2008)
- Immoral (2008)
- Cursed Songs 2: Nu-Meri (2008)
- Cursed Songs: Chi-Manako (2008)
- TANNKA (2006)
- GARO (2005) as Mio
- Big Slaughter Club - The Final Massacre (2004) as Misato
- TRUNK (2003)
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger Shushuuto: The Movie (2002) as Princess Laiina
- Iron Armored Machine Mikazuki (2000)
- Boogiepop and Others (2000) as Tôka Miyashita / Boogiepop
- After Life (1999) as Kana Yoshino
- Birdcage of Horrors (1999) as Nao Tsunoda
- Days (1998)
- Moon Over Tao: Makaraga (1997) as Renge
- Jigokudo Spiritual Press (1996)
- Maborosi (1995) as Young Yumiko
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sayaka Yoshino best known for?
Sayaka Yoshino is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Michiko & Hatchin (2008), Exodus (1960), After Life (1999), Moon Over Tao: Makaraga (1997).
When and where was Sayaka Yoshino born?
Sayaka Yoshino was born on May 14, 1982 in Tokyo, Japan.
How many credits does Sayaka Yoshino have?
Sayaka Yoshino has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2014.
What is Sayaka Yoshino's background in cinema and television?
Sayaka Yoshino is a Japanese actress, model, and television personality. Born in Tokyo, Japan on May 14, 1982, she is recognized as one of the first popular teen models and idols known in Japan as a chaidoru. Throughout her career, she has appeared in numerous television dramas, commercials, and films. Her acting credi...
Sayaka Yoshino by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- GARO (2005) as Mio — aged about 23
- After Life (1999) as Kana Yoshino — aged about 17
- Michiko & Hatchin (2008) — aged about 26
- Moon Over Tao: Makaraga (1997) as Renge — aged about 15
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