Yukari Ôshima
Biography
Yukari Ôshima is a Japanese female martial artist and action actress. She has appeared in over 60 Chinese and Filipino films released between 1986 and 1999. Her screen legacy features spectacular fight scenes, with many of her action scenes performed without doubles. She has also sought out the forceful reality of full-contact Hong Kong movies as a showcase for her skills. Born in Fukuoka, Japan, on December 31, 1963, Ôshima is known to Western audiences under the name Yukari Oshima. She has also acted in a Japanese movie, although the title is not specified, and made a special guest appearance as a radio reporter.
Career overview
Yukari Ôshima is a Japanese actress known for her work in Chinese and Filipino films. She has appeared in over 60 films released between 1986 and 1999. Her acting credits include a range of roles, primarily in the action genre. Ôshima is notable for performing her own action scenes without the use of doubles.
Her career has been characterized by a focus on martial arts and action films, drawing inspiration from Hong Kong cinema. Ôshima's work in this genre has been recognized for its spectacle and realism. Her experience in performing full-contact fight scenes has contributed to her reputation as a skilled actress in the action genre.
Ôshima's acting career has been primarily based in the Philippines, where she lived and worked for a number of years. After returning to Japan, she transitioned to a career in tourism. Her legacy in Asian action cinema is marked by her impressive fight scenes and her willingness to perform complex action sequences without the aid of doubles.
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- Legendary Amazons (2011) as 2nd Lady Yang / Zou Lanying
- Spiritual Teacher, Kyoko Odagiri (2010) as [Theater company member]
- Ghost Cop (2004)
- Cutie Honey (2004) Other
- Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai (2000)
- Double Sin (1999)
- Lethal Combat (1999) as Li Yen
- The Golden Nightmare (1999) as Jean Chung
- It Takes a Thief (1999)
- Gold Rush (1999)
- Leopard Hunting (1998) as Chieko
- Sgt. Hidalgo: Bala ng Katarungan (1998) as Nikki
- Super Cops (1998) as Interpol Agent Yukari
- To Kiss Is Fatal (1998)
- Vengeance Is Mine (1997) as Angel Lee
- Tiger Angels (1997)
- Challenge (1997) as Bing-Bing
- Tapang Sa Tapang (1997) as Jane Nakamoto
- Kinkyu Yobidashi: Emergency Call (1995) as Fara
- Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1 (1995) as Self
- Drugs Fighters (1995) as Yi Chian
- Power Connection (1995) as Heung Lan
- Ultracop 2000 (1995)
- Cinema of Vengeance (1994) as Self (uncredited)
- Guardian Angel (1994)
- Deadly Target (1994) as Cynthia
- Pintsik (1994) as May Leng
- Once Upon a Time in Manila (1994) as Lt. Cynthia Wang
- 1/3 Lover (1993)
- 1/3 Lover (1993) Producer
- Lethal Panther 2 (1993) as Jane Matsuko / Shoko
- Supercop 2 (1993) as Red Fighter
- Devil Girl 18 (1993)
- Ghost's Love (1993) as Kicking Cop
- A Serious Shock! Yes Madam! (1993) as Coco
- The Avenging Quartet (1993) as Oshima
- Devil's Love (1993)
- Angel of Vengeance (1993)
- Angel the Kickboxer (1993)
- Hard To Kill (1992)
- Angel Terminators 2 (1992) as Bullet
- Lover's Tear (1992) as Detective Su Erh
- Beauty Investigator (1992) as Yamatoto
- The Big Deal (1992) as Sim-Lan
- Kickboxer's Tears (1992) as Mrs. Wong
- The Direct Line (1992) as Mok Yu Xia
- Fatal Chase (1992)
- Mission of Justice (1992) as Bullet
- The Story of the Gun (1992) as Lin Lo Hung
- Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky (1991) as Huang Chung / West Block
- Dreaming the Reality (1991) as Black Cat
- Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues (1991) as Amy
- The Angels (1991)
- Love to Kill (1991)
- Gambling Ghost Are Ready (1991)
- Devil Cat (1991)
- Outlaw Brothers (1990) as Captain Tequila
- The ONANIE Club 3: Perverted Office Lady (1990) as Naho
- Brave Young Girls (1990)
- Never Say Regret (1990) as Okura Sanse
- That's Money (1990) as Typist
- Midnight Angel (1990)
- Framed (1989) as Kitty Li
- Burning Ambition (1989) as Chau Siu-Tao
- Spiritually a Cop (1989)
- Angel's Mission (1989) as Hing-tse
- Final Run (1989) as Mon Ta Yee-Wa
- Final Run (1989) Martial Arts Choreographer
- Close Escape (1989) as Migi
- Magnificent 7 Kung-Fu Kids (1989) as Big Sister
- A Punch to Revenge (1989) as Fan
- Iron Angels (1987) as Yeung
- Millionaires' Express (1986) as Japanese Ninja
- A Book of Heroes (1986) as Yamashita's fighter
- Kung Fu Wonder Child (1986) as Hai Chiu Hse
- Funny Family (1986) as Tempura
- Sukeban Deka II: Legend of the Iron-Masked Girl (1985) as Minako Suzuki
- Choudenshi Bioman (1984) as Farrah Cat
- Choudenshi Bioman: The Movie (1984) as Farrah Cat
- Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (1983) as Doll Assassination Corp