Yuko Tanaka
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- Name Yuko Tanaka
- Japanese: 田中裕子 (たなか ゆうこ)
- Birthdate: April 29, 1955
- Birthplace: Ikeda, Osaka, Japan
- High School: Fuji Girls' Junior & Senior High School
- University: Meiji University
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- Husband: Kenji Sawada
Movies
- Honshin (2024) - Akiko Ishikawa
- Monster | Kaibutsu (2023) - Makiko Fushimi
- Ora, Ora Be Goin' Alone | Ora Ora de Hitori Igumo (2020) - Momoko (age 75)
- One Night | Hitoyo (2019) - Koharu Inamura
- The Island of Cats | Neko to Jiichan (2019) - Yoshie
- Midnight Diner | Shinya Shokudo (2015) - Machiko Tsukaguchi
- Homeland | Ieji (2014) - Tomiko (Jiro's mother)
- Dawn of a Filmmaker: The Keisuke Kinoshita Story | Hajimari no Michi (2013) - Tama (Keisuke Kinoshita's mother)
- Backwater | Tomogui (2013) - Jinko (Tooma's mother)
- Dearest | Anata e (2012) - Yoko Shimakura
- Haru's Journey | Haru tono tabi (2010) - Aiko Shimizu
- The Homeless Student | Homuresu chugakusei (2008)
- Tales from Earthsea (2006) (voice) - Cob
- The Milkwoman | Itsuka dokusho suruhi (2005) - Minako Ohba
- The Buried Forest | Umoregi (2005)
- Hibi (2005) - Kiyoko Koyama
- The Firefly | Hotaru (2001) - Yamaoka Tomoko
- Pi-Pi kyodai (2001)
- Zawa-zawa Shimokita-sawa (2000) - Fukuko
- The Exam (1999)
- Osaka Story (1999) - Shimotsuki, Harumi
- Princess Mononoke (1997) (voice) - Eboshi-gozen
- Niji o tsukamu otoko (1996) - Yaeko Tonari
- Wuthering Heights (1988) - Kinu
- Children on the Island (1987) - Hisako Oishi
- Demon (1985) - Keiko
- Capone Cries a Lot (1985) - Kozome Takonoya
- Amagi Pass (1983) - Hana Otsuka, prostitute
- Tora-san 30: Tora-san, the Expert (1982) - Keiko
- The Rape (1982) - Michiko Yahagi
- Nihon Philharmonic Orchestra: Honoo no dai gogakusho (1981) - Nobuko Mogi
- Edo Porn (1981) - Oei, Tetsuzo's Daughter
- Why Not? (1981) - Omatsu
Drama Series
- Love with a Case | Hatsukoi no Akuma (NTV / 2022) - Azuki Koarai
- Anone (NTV / 2018) - Anone Hayashida
- Mare (NHK / 2015) - Fumi Okesaku
- Woman: My Life for My Children | Woman (NTV / 2013) - Sachi Uesugi (Koharu's mother)
- Mother (NHK / 2010) - Hana Mochizuki
- Tobuga Gotoku (NHK / 1990)
TV Movies
- Ties: A Miraculous Colt | Kizuna Hashire Kiseki no Koma (NHK / 2017) - Kayoko Matsushita
- Kono Machi no Inochi ni (WOWOW / 2016) - Ayako Takano
- Wagaya (TBS-MBS / 2015) - Taiko Sakuragi
- Hana-chan no Misoshiru (NTV / 2014) - Toyono Yamaoka
- Boshi (NHK / 2008)
- Tokyo Tower: Mom and Me, and Sometimes Dad (Fuji TV / 2006)
Awards
- Kinuyo Tanaka Award - 2012 (67th) Mainichi Film Awards - February 7, 2013
- Best Actress ("Hibi"/"The Milkwoman") - 2005 (30th) Hochi Film Awards - December, 2005
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Doni May 03 2026 1:35 am Know her as Oshin (Young) Drama TV Series 1983-1984
Hamid Aug 25 2024 3:24 am You are so beautiful and kindly in TV movies.
kelli kirkham Oct 14 2021 8:15 am I have acquired 2 panel paintings from 1949 by an artist named Yaeko Tanaka. Wondering if there is any relation.
Ali Apr 01 2021 1:42 am You are so famous in Iran , much more than Iranian Actors .
amitis Feb 13 2021 1:59 pm I was wondering is there a way to talk to her Agent for an online interview?
Rony Kurniawan Sep 12 2020 12:16 pm Wish you long life and good health always. I love your acting and I admire your beauty. keep working for your fans, Mrs. Tanaka. greetings from Indonesia
hj ko Sep 14 2017 8:34 am Dear Ms. Yoko, I just watched Oshin recently and realized how beautiful, great actress you are and helped to understand of Japan and Japanese spirit. You just became my utmost favorite actress all time. Thank you -from Korea-
Uyentran Jun 20 2016 9:14 pm I've watched OSHIN film for 20 year ago . I watch the film many times , again and again ... from now .... In my opinion , you're the best actress . You'll always be my favorite actress . Wishing you the best of health and happiness . Loving you .
Winnie Lai Feb 22 2015 5:06 am Tanaka San, Kon'nichiwa, I watched Oshin when I was little. I have never forgotten Oshin because you brought the character alive. I am delighted to realise this dram has been on television again. Thanks to HelloJapan! Thank you! Ms Tanaka, beautiful! Here's wishing you the best of health, happiness and great fortune! Warmest regards, Winnie Lai, Singapore
Thana Feb 12 2015 9:03 am I love the drama Oshin I hve watch so many times still I to watch Again n again !!!yuko u will be 60 this year!!! I m also born the same Year as u!!! Surprising mine in Jan yours in April!!! Wish u all the good health n Wealth!!!for your coming Bday !!! Keep acting!!!
Yanifred Feb 03 2015 8:36 am I've always Oshin when i was a kid. You are a remarkable actress in Oshin. It taught me how a strong mom you are in Oshin. I wish you all the best, good health in years to come and great wealth too. Stay happy always with your love ones! ❤❤❤
Nalaka Mar 22 2014 3:51 am you are brilliant actress . I never forget oshine in my life. I very much like the way u act and deliver your message to world. good luck and good health.
Aeore Sep 07 2013 11:17 pm Beautiful Yuko, you will always live in my heart with your remarkable character Oshin. You'll always be my favorite!! Love from Costa Rica, Central America.
annahita Jul 13 2013 3:15 am Hi im your the biggest fan i've been seen Oshin 25 years ago!!!! i'm watch Oshin series these days again wonderful love you soooo much you are fantastic actress! i would be like to meet you a fan from swiss
mani Jun 29 2013 12:32 pm you are the best actress that i ever seen.
Madhu Oct 22 2012 6:43 am you are the best actress in the world I have ever seen. if y can reply it is a great pleasure to me.
martin fennell Oct 14 2012 8:14 am Why do some people leave comments as if the person, they are talking about are actually going to read the comments. Well anyway, This lady gave an excellent performance in Mother.
pahan Sep 16 2012 3:15 am tanka i watched your drama oshin.. you are very beautiful.. i am very like to see you.. i wish that day will come soon
Dilano Jay Aug 21 2012 12:51 pm Hello... woooooooow i am so happy to see you hear.. i like you verrrrrrrrry much.. Oshin is a good memory of my childhood.. We love you.. all the best
Rangna Waduge Aug 13 2012 4:15 am Hey Mrs yuko ! WE like you ! & we love you ! you Are the one Of MOST TALENTED Actress in the word !
savithri Aug 13 2012 1:51 am hi ms.Yuko ,Im watching Oshin these days,Im a great fan of you and I love you sooooooo much.i like to meet you because your the most talented Actress I ever seen,Wish you a healthy life and god bless you.im savithri from SriLanka.
jayantha Aug 10 2012 11:34 am mother, you are a great mother in the world." theruvan saranai"
M.C.J de silva Aug 09 2012 10:01 am Hi Mrs.tanaka !!!! :) i'm your biggest fan..I love your charachter in oshin very much...There are lot of things can take into our lives..I'm really really really worry why i was too late to watch oshin...You are the most enthusiastic character in my life..I wish to meet u one day.And also wish you a very health & long life... take care & tripple gem bless you... :0 from srilanka
Samanthi Jul 26 2012 9:59 am live long life
hasi Jul 03 2012 7:56 am dear YUKO,
Rochana wijerathna Jun 23 2012 1:33 am hello yuko iam a great fan of your. i love your acting in oshin. i hope one day i can meet you!
senarth Jun 17 2012 9:58 am I like you very much. you acting very nice.osine fist time see when i 10 years old. good luck.
praveen May 31 2012 6:20 am oshin very good drama i like it yoko tanka
praveen May 31 2012 6:19 am oshin
mehdi May 08 2012 4:56 pm hi , we watched oshin 23 years ago , the people remember very good now . that was a effective series on our people and on our country ( iran ) . i hope health and success for dear yuko .
be happy
Amir Dec 06 2011 5:25 pm Hi Dear Yuko ! I watched oshin movie maybe 20 years ago . . . i believe ( oshin ) is the emotionaly and effective foreign film in my country . . . we lived with oshin and we touched that . we ate rice and Radish same oshin . . . take care , we love u . . . 私たちはあなたを愛して Amir
ali Jun 28 2011 11:48 pm hello Mrs. Tanaka I'm from Afghanistan :-) I want to repeat what Hooshang said, our people lived with your TV series and your perfect acting. god bless you, with the best wishes
karo Mar 03 2011 1:12 pm I really appreciate her acting, especially in Oshin. I've only wat4ed her 2 dramas: oshin & mother. I would like to wat4 more with her acting. In Mother i'm most impressed by another actress- little girl's (Reina) acting. She's very cute^.^
labibah Jan 03 2010 1:31 am i was watched your film . oshin.. i like you very much.. i want to mett you.. you is the best actres from me.. how do you do now???