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Hiroko Yakushimaru

Acting

Born June 9, 1964 · Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo, Japan

Also known as 药师丸博子

Biography

After passing the audition for the film produced by Haruki Kadokawa, she began her acting career. Along with teen idols Tomoyo Harada and Noriko Watanabe who debuted from Kadokawa Haruki Corporation, she was often dubbed as one of "Kadokawa Sannin-musume" in her early career. Yakushimaru made her acting debut in the 1978 movie Never Give Up. In 1981, she came into prominence with Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, the film where she played the leading role. She also recorded the same-titled theme song for the film, which hit No. 1 on Oricon in late 1981, and stayed there until January 18, 1982. Since rising to fame, Yakushimaru has gained success as both an actress and a pop singer, mainly during the 1980s. She had also worked as a prolific recording artist until her marriage with Kōji Tamaki, the leader of the band Anzen Chitai.

Awards & recognition

  • Kinuyo Tanaka Award · 2024
  • Blue Ribbon AwardsBest Supporting Actress · 2006
  • Hochi Film Award · 2005
  • Japan Academy PrizeOutstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role · 2005
  • Nikkan Sports Film AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2005
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  • Yokohama Film Festival · 2005
  • Japan Academy PrizeMost Popular Actor · 1990
  • Blue Ribbon AwardsBest Actress · 1985
  • Golden Gross Prize · 1985
  • Japan Academy PrizeMost Popular Actor · 1984
  • Golden Gross Prize · 1983
  • Japan Academy PrizeMost Popular Actor · 1981
  • Japan Academy PrizeMost Popular Actor · 1980
  • Yokohama Film Festival Best Actress · 1980
  • Japan Academy PrizeOutstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 2010 · nominated
  • Asian Film AwardBest Supporting Actress · 2007 · nominated
  • Japan Academy Film Prize · 2007 · nominated
  • Japan Academy PrizeOutstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 1985 · nominated

Filmography12 titles