Native name 真木 よう子 Agent Flying Box Name Yoko Maki Spouse Reo Katayama (m. 2008) | Occupation Actress Height 1.56 m (5 ft 1 in) Role Actress | |
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Full Name Yoko Kanamori(金森 陽子) Born October 15, 1982 (age 42) ( 1982-10-15 ) Inzai, Chiba, Japan Website www.flyingbox.co.jp/maki/ Awards Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Nominations Asian Film Award for Best Actress Movies and TV shows The Ravine of Goodbye, Like Father - Like Son, The Best Divorce, Veronika Decides To Die, SP Similar People Masami Nagasawa, Haruka Ayase, Rie Miyazawa, Ko Shibasaki, Ringo Sheena | ||
Yōko Maki (真木 よう子 Maki Yōko, born October 15, 1982) is a Japanese actress signed to Flying Box. Maki has appeared in several films including the 2003 film Infection and the 2004 American horror film The Grudge.
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Biography
Maki made her film debut at the age of 19 in the 2001 film Drug. Her film career sprung when she received a role as Aya in the highly modernized remake of the Japanese vengeance film Lady Snowblood (later re-titled as The Princess Blade). Maki later began performing on stage in the 2002 play Cross. In November 2008, Maki announced that she had married a 26-year-old man not in the Japanese entertainment industry. She also announced that she is pregnant.
Commercials
Music
Photobooks
Anime
Filmography
Actress
2023
Nemesis the Movie: Mystery of Golden Spiral as
Mizuho Kanda
2022
A Man as
Kaori Kido
2022
The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero as
Mysterious Woman
2021
The Cursed Sanctuary X as
Hoshino
2019
Voice: Emergency Control Room 110 (TV Series) as
Hikari Tachibana
2021
Nemesis (TV Series) as
Nagisa Kanda / Mizuho Kanda
- Episode #1.10 (2021) - Nagisa Kanda
- Episode #1.9 (2021) - Nagisa Kanda
- Episode #1.8 (2021) - Nagisa Kanda
- Episode #1.7 (2021) - Nagisa Kanda
- Episode #1.6 (2021) - Nagisa Kanda
- Episode #1.5 (2021) - Nagisa Kanda
- After Tears Comes Hip-Hop (2021) - Mizuho Kanda
- The Genius Detective Appears! (2021) - Mizuho Kanda
2021
Namonaihi: A day with no name as
Maki Ono (as Yoko Maki)
2021
Ride or Die as
Mika Oe
2021
School Police (TV Series) as
Ryoko Asamura
2020
Detective Novice: Midnight Runner (TV Series) as
Kaede
- Episode #1.1 (2020) - Kaede
2019
Yotsuba Ginko Harashima Hiromi ga Monomosu: Kono Onna ni Kakeru (TV Mini Series) as
Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.8 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.7 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.6 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.5 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.4 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.3 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.2 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
- Episode #1.1 (2019) - Hiromi Harashima
2018
Enjou Bengonin (TV Movie) as
Miho Watarai
2018
Yakiniku Dragon as
Shizuka
2018
The Blood of Wolves as
Rikako Takagi
2017
Cecile's Plot (TV Mini Series)
- Episode #1.9 (2017)
- Episode #1.8 (2017)
- Episode #1.7 (2017)
- Episode #1.6 (2017)
- Episode #1.5 (2017)
- Episode #1.4 (2017)
- Episode #1.3 (2017)
- Episode #1.2 (2017)
- Episode #1.1 (2017)
2017
Mix as
Hanako Tomita
2017
Moribito (TV Series)
- Souls Calling Out for Each Other (2017)
- The Prince's Trail (2017)
- Guardian of the God (2017)
- The Fangs of the Empire (2017)
- Heading Towards a Sacred Place (2017)
- The Laughing Monster (2017)
- The Powerful Light (2017)
- Trap (2017)
- Child of Evil (2017)
2016
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (Video Game) as
Kiyomi Kasahara (voice)
2016
My Uncle as
Eri Inaba
2016
After the Storm as
Shiraishi Kyôko
2016
Bitter Honey as
Yuriko Tamura
2015
Ohsugi tantei jimusho: Utsukushiki hyôteki hen (TV Movie)
2015
Mozu the Movie
2015
Perhaps Actresses (TV Movie)
2015
Poison Berry in My Brain as
Ichiko Sakurai
2015
The Restaurant with Problems (TV Mini Series) as
Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.10 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.9 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.8 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.7 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.6 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.5 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.4 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.3 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.2 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
- Episode #1.1 (2015) - Tamako Tanaka
2015
The Lion Standing in the Wind as
Takako Akishima
2014
Mahoro ekimae kyôsôkyoku
2014
Mozu (TV Series) as
Miki
- Yomigaeru Mozu, sono shoutai to wa (2014) - Miki
- Kouan no Eesu ga Tsuma no Shi no Nazo o Otte Kokou no Tatakai e- Kuuhaku no 72 Jikan ni Nani ga (2014) - Miki
2014
Miyamoto Musashi (TV Mini Series)
- Episode #1.2 (2014)
- Episode #1.1 (2014)
2014
The Best Divorce Special (TV Movie)
2013
Genome Hazard
2013
The Ravine of Goodbye as
Kanako-kun
2013
Like Father, Like Son as
Yukari Saiki
2013
The Best Divorce (TV Mini Series) as
Uehara Akari
2013
Tsuya no yoru
2012
Late Blooming Sunflower ~My Life, Renewal~ (TV Mini Series) as
Kahori Nikaido / Kahori nikaido
- Episode #1.10 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.9 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.8 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.7 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.6 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.5 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.4 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.3 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - Kahori Nikaido
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Kahori nikaido
2012
Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship as
Maiko okamura
2012
Black Dawn
2012
Unmei no hito (TV Series) as
Akiko miki
- Episode #1.2 (2012) - Akiko miki
- Episode #1.1 (2012) - Akiko miki
2011
Genji monogatari: Sennen no nazo as
Fujitsubo
2011
Kare, otto, otoko tomodachi (TV Series)
- Kiken na kankei (2011)
2011
Looking for a True Fiancée as
Megumi Shiozaki
2011
Hard Romanticker
2011
Love Strikes! as
Motoko
2011
SP: The Motion Picture II
2010
Ryômaden (TV Series) as
Oryo
- Ryuu no tamashii (2010) - Oryo
- Ryouma no kyuujitsu (2010) - Oryo
- Senchuu hassaku (2010) - Oryo
- Sraba Takasugi Shinsaku (2010) - Oryo
- Kirishima no chikai (2010) - Oryo
- Ryouma no tsuma (2010) - Oryo
- Teradaya soudou (2010) - Oryo
- Sacchou doumei zeyo (2010) - Oryo
- Nerawareta Ryouma (2010) - Oryo
- Ryuuma no daishibai (2010) - Oryo
- Teradaya no haha (2010) - Oryo
- Ai no hotaru (2010) - Oryo
- Ryou to iu onna (2010) - Oryo
2010
SP: The Motion Picture I as
Eri sasamoto
2009
Donjû as
Shizuka
2008
Michiko to Hatchin (TV Series) as
Michiko Malandro
- Stray Cat Milky Way (2008) - Michiko Malandro (voice)
- Like a Frantic Pinball (2008) - Michiko Malandro (voice)
- The Brown Sugar Outlaw (2008) - Michiko Malandro (voice)
- Farewell Cruel Paradise! (2008) - Michiko Malandro (voice)
2008
6 Jikango ni kimi wa shinu (TV Movie) as
Harada Mio
2008
Furaingu rabittsu as
Chinastu Kakiuchi
2008
Weekly Yôko Maki (TV Mini Series)
2008
Loss:Time:Life (TV Series)
2007
SP: Keishichô keibibu keigoka dauyonkakari (TV Series) as
Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.8 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.7 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.6 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.5 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.4 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.3 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.2 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
- Episode #1.1 (2007) - Eri Sasamoto
2007
Oboro: Lord of the Lies (as Yoko Maki)
2007
The Trusted Confidant (TV Series) as
Princess Miru
- Shukumei no onna / Women of Fate (2007) - Princess Miru
- Uragiri no shiro / The Treacherous Castle (2007) - Princess Miru
- Gyakushû! Takeda gun / Counterattack! The Takeda Army (2007) - Princess Miru
- Saikyô no teki / The Strongest Enemy (2007) - Princess Miru
- Nigai shôri / A Painful Victory (2007) - Princess Miru
2007
Our Textbook (TV Series) as
Saki Oshiro
2006
Udon as
Yui Ito
2006
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift as
Woman at Boswell's Apartment
2006
Yureru as
Chieko Kawabata
2006
Ame no machi as
Fumiyo Kòsaka
2006
Prescription Police (TV Mini Series) as
Tachibana Ritsuko
- Episode #1.8 (2006) - Tachibana Ritsuko
- Episode #1.3 (2006) - Tachibana Ritsuko
- Episode #1.2 (2006) - Tachibana Ritsuko
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - Tachibana Ritsuko
2006
Oishii koroshikata (TV Movie) as
Mari Toudaiji
2005
Veronika wa shinu koto ni shita as
Towa
2005
Summer Time Machine Blues as
Yui Ito
2005
Tokyo Friends (TV Mini Series) as
Ryoko
- Episode IV (2005) - Ryoko
- Episode III (2005) - Ryoko
- Episode II (2005) - Ryoko
- Episode I (2005) - Ryoko
2005
In za pûru
2004
True Horror Stories (TV Series) as
Chika Imamura / Chiaki Shimazu
- Episode #2.9 (2004) - Chika Imamura (as Yoko Maki)
- Episode #1.4 (2004) - Chiaki Shimazu (as Yoko Maki)
2004
The Grudge as
Yoko
2004
Pacchigi! as
Gang-ja Chun
2004
Kansen as
Nurse
2004
Dark Tales of Japan (TV Movie) as
Akemi's classmate (story "Spiderwoman")
2004
Kamikaze Girls as
BTSSB Staff
2004
Toride naki mono (TV Movie)
2003
Battle Royale II as
Maki Souda
2001
The Princess Blade as
Aya
2001
Drug as
Miki Kondo
Producer
2005
Kiss in the Dark (Video short) (producer - as Yoko Maki)
Self
2015
Yoru Tamori (TV Mini Series) as
Self
- Yôko Maki (2015) - Self
2013
Bokura no jidai (TV Series) as
Self
- Yôko Maki, Bakarhythm & You (2015) - Self
- Yôko Maki, Tatsushi Ohmori & Nao Ohmori (2013) - Self
2015
The 38th Annual Japan Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Emcee
2012
VS Arashi (TV Series) as
Self
- Mahoro Ekimae Kyousoukyoku Movie Team VS Masuda Okada (2014) - Self
- Osozaki no Himawari Team VS Black Mayonnaise (2012) - Self
2014
The 37th Annual Japan Academy Awards (TV Special) as
Self
2013
Smap×Smap (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode dated 25 February 2013 (2013) - Self (as Yoko Maki)
2007
Waratte iitomo!: 2007 aki no saiten supesharu (TV Special) as
Self
2005
A Powerful Rage: Behind 'the Grudge' (Video documentary) as
Self
References
Yōko Maki (actress) Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA