Yukie Nakama
Biography
Yukie Nakama is a Japanese actress and singer. Born on October 30, 1979, in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, she began her career as a gravure idol and singer, releasing her debut single "Moonlight to Daybreak" in 1996. Nakama's breakthrough role came playing Sadako in "Ring 0: Birthday" in 2000. She has demonstrated her talent for comedy in various roles, including a lead part in the Japanese television drama "Trick," which was so popular it had multiple seasons and film versions. Nakama also starred in the top-rating TV series "Gokusen" in 2002, a live-action adaptation of the popular manga.
Career overview
Yukie Nakama began her career as a gravure idol and singer, releasing her debut single "Moonlight to Daybreak" in 1996. She initially appeared in bit roles before gaining recognition for her performance as Sadako in "Ring 0: Birthday" in 2000. This marked a turning point in her career, showcasing her talent and paving the way for future opportunities.
Nakama's breakthrough in television came with her lead role in the Japanese drama "Trick" in 2000. The series proved highly popular, leading to the production of two more seasons and three film versions. Her success in "Trick" demonstrated her ability to excel in comedic roles, further establishing her as a versatile actress.
Nakama's subsequent role in the live-action television series "Gokusen" in 2002 cemented her status as a leading actress in Japan. Based on a popular manga, "Gokusen" was a top-rating television series that showcased Nakama's range and talent. With a career spanning multiple genres and formats, Yukie Nakama has established herself as a prominent figure in Japanese entertainment.
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- Blizzard Chase (2026) as 川端 由希子
- The Laughing Salesman (2025) as Iine Hoshiyo
- When I was a Child Everything Was Fine (2025) as Ogura An
- STEP OUT (2025)
- テレビ報道記者〜ニュースをつないだ女たち〜 (2024)
- Chimudondon (2022) as Yuko Higa
- Fullmetal Alchemist: The Final Alchemy (2022) as Trisha Elric
- 女王の法医学～屍活師～ (2021)
- Joou no Houigaku ~Shikatsushi~ (2021)
- 24 JAPAN (2020) as Urara Asakura
- Harassment Game Akitsu VS Katoku Woman (2020)
- Secret of 10 (2020)
- Fake Affair (2019) as Yoshizawa Yoko
- Fake Affair (2019)
- Heaven (2017) as Maehata Shigeko
- The Noble Detective (2017)
- School Counselor (2017) as Makiko Yoshioka
- And Then There Were None (2017) as Ryo Shiramine
- AIBOU: The Movie IV (2017) as Miyako Yashiro
- Beauty and the Fellow (2015) as Sawatari Ichiko
- The Big Bee (2015) as Akamine
- Hanako & Anne (2014) as Hayama Renko
- The Good Listener (2014) as Sakura Mizusawa (DJ Kokoro)
- Giovanni's Island (2014) as Sawako (voice)
- Trick the Movie: Last Stage (2014) as Naoko Yamada
- Sleeping Forest (2014) as special appearance
- Trick Shinsaku Special 3 (2014)
- Woman Lived Mori Mitsuko (2014) as Mitsuko Mori
- Saki (2013) as Saki Amihama
- The Island Teacher (2013) as Chihiro Natsumura
- Honey Trap (2013) as Natsumi Endo
- Love or Duty: Samurai Rebellion (2013) as Ichi Sasahara
- The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up (2013) as Makiko Norita
- Trick Haha no Izumi Hen Cho Kanzen Ban (2013)
- Renai Neet: Wasureta Koi no Hajimekata (2012) as Rin Kinoshita
- Ghost Mama Investigation (2012) as Choko Uehara
- Hanayome (2012) as Katakura Tomoe
- Ryujin Mabuyer The Movie: Nanatsu no Mabui (2012) as Kinmamunsama
- Tales of the Bizarre: 2012 Spring Special (2012)
- The Beautiful Neighbor (2011) as Meyer Saki
- Antarctica (2011) as Yukari Kuramochi
- The Tempest (2011) as Manazuru / Neon Son
- Scalpel of Evil Women (2011) as Fuyumi
- Flowers (2010) as Sato
- Japanese Americans (2010) as Shinobu Hiramatsu (Matsusawa)
- Trick the Movie: Psychic Battle Royale (2010) as Naoko Yamada
- Abacus and Sword (2010) as Koma Inoshiyama
- Trick Shinsaku Special 2 (2010) as Naoko Yamada
- Mesen (2010) as 堂島あかり
- MR.BRAIN (2009)
- Gokusen: The Movie (2009) as Kumiko Yamaguchi
- Ordinary Miracles (2009) as Kana Nakajo
- Untouchable (2009) as Ryoko Narumi
- I Want to Be a Shellfish (2008) as Fusae Shimizu
- Joshideka (2007) as Kurumi Hatakeyama
- Elite Yankee Saburo (2007)
- Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta! (2007) as Kimiko Yamamoto
- The Lawyer of Shimane (2007) as Mizuho Yamazaki
- Love and Glory (2006) as Chiyo
- Satomi Hakkenden (2006) as Fusehime
- Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace (2006) as Ejima
- Trick: The Movie 2 (2006) as Naoko Yamada
- Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005) as Oboro
- Haru and Natsu (2005) as Natsu Takakura
- Trick Shinsaku Special (2005)
- 弟 (2004)
- Destiny of Love (2004) as Mika Kimoto / Yuri Kim
- Musashi (2003) as Yae / Koto
- Kao (2003) as Mizuho Hirano（平野 瑞穂）
- g@me. (2003) as Katsuragi Chiharu
- Song of the Canefields (2003)
- AIBOU: Tokyo Detective Duo (2002) as Miyako Yashiro
- Gokusen (2002) as Kumiko Yamaguchi
- Night Hospital (2002)
- Trick: The Movie (2002) as Naoko Yamada
- Dragon King: The Beasts' Code (2002) as Special Appearance
- ナイト ホスピタル (2002) as Morisawa Maki
- Love From a Lie (2001)
- FACE〜見知らぬ恋人〜 (2001) as 相沢早紀
- There's Always Tomorrow, We Have Tomorrow (2001) as Receptionist
- Drowning Fish (2001) as Maki Aikawa
- LOVE SONG (2001) as Akiko
- There's Always Tomorrow - The Movie (2001) as Receptionist
- Trick (2000) as Naoko Yamada
- Ring 0 (2000) as Sadako Yamamura
- Love 2000 (2000) as Mashiro Maria
- Kimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni ~ I'll be back (1999)
- Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris (1999) as Female Camper
- P.S. I'm Fine, Shunpei (1999)
- Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture - Prince of Darkness (1998) as Lapis Lazuli (voice)
- Precious Time (1998) as Kaoru
- Love & Pop (1998) as Chieko Takamori
- Invisible Girl Air (1998) as Kyoko
- Document Love & Pop (1998)
- D×D: Dangerous Angel × Death Hunter (1997)
- Haunted Junction (1997) as Asahina Mutsuki (voice)
- Haunted Junction (1997) Theme Song Performance
- Ano Subarashii Ai Wo Mou Ichido (1997) as Chieko Nakamori
- Shiawaseiro Shashinkan (1997)
- Mokuyou no Kaidan'97: Akuryou Gakuen (1997)
- Bayside Shakedown: Year-End Special Alert (1997) as Mayu Kitami
- Mischievous Kiss (1996) as Sonoko Yada
- Can't Stand It Whatsoever (1996)
- In Tomoko's Case (1996) as Sakiko Shimada