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Michiyo Yasuda
Acting
Born February 27, 1946 · Tianjin, China
Also known as Michiyo Ohkusu · Michiyo Ôkusu · Michiyo Ookusu
Biography
Michiyo Okusu (大楠 道代, Ōkusu Michiyo, born February 27, 1946) is a Chinese-born Japanese actress. She has been nominated for four Japanese Academy Awards, and won the 1981 Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role prize for her performance in Zigeunerweisen. She began her career as a film ingenue using the stage name Michiyo Yasuda, under which she scored major early successes with films such as A Fool's Love and numerous love stories and "samurai" period piece dramas. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Awards & recognition
- Kinuyo Tanaka Award · 2012
- Blue Ribbon Awards — Best Supporting Actress · 2004
- Elan d'or Award — Newcomer of the Year · 1966
