Yoshiko Tanaka
Japanese actress (1956–2011)
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Yoshiko Tanaka (田中 好子, Tanaka Yoshiko; April 8, 1956 – April 21, 2011) was a Japanese actress and singer.
- Actress
- singer
Yoshiko Tanaka | |
|---|---|
田中 好子 | |
Tanaka in 1984 | |
| Born | April 8, 1956 Tokyo, Japan |
| Died | April 21, 2011 (aged 55) Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1972–2011 |
| Spouse |
Kazuo Odate
(m. 1991) |
| Relatives | Masako Natsume (sister-in-law) |
Early life
Yoshiko Tanaka was born in the Umeda area of Tokyo on April 8, 1956.
Career
Tanaka first came to prominence as a member of the pop group Candies, during which time she was known by the nickname "Sue" (スーちゃん, Sū-chan). She became an actress after the group disbanded in 1978.[1] She had a role in Godzilla vs. Biollante and starred in Black Rain, the latter earning her the Hochi Film Award for Best Actress.[2] She also appeared in television series such as Oshin and Tokugawa Ieyasu.[3][4]
Personal life
Tanaka was married to businessman Kazuo Odate from 1991 until her death in 2011. She was the sister-in-law of actress Masako Natsume.
Illness and death
Filmography
Film
- Godzilla vs. Biollante (1989) – Asuka Okouchi
- Black Rain (1989) – Yasuko
Television
- Totsugeki! Hyūman!! (1972) – Hoshiyama Rumiko
- Oshin (1983) – Hatsuko age 20-40
- Tokugawa Ieyasu (1983) – Ayame
- Byakkotai (1986) – Yamamoto Yaeko[8]
- Platonic Sex (2001) – Kana's Mother
Discography
Albums
- Yoshiko (好子, 1984)
Singles
- "Cabochard" (カボシャール)
- "Tsumi TO ME" (罪 TO ME)
- "Gozen 5 Toki No DREAM" (午前5時のドリーム)
- "Feel My Love Inside"
