Chiaki Kuriyama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Chiaki Kuriyama
栗山 千明
Kuriyama at the 26th Tokyo International Film Festival (2014)
Born	(1984-10-10) October 10, 1984 (age 40) Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan
Nationality	Japanese
Occupation	Actress, model, singer
Years active	1995–present
Height	1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)

Chiaki Kuriyama (栗山 千明, Kuriyama Chiaki, born October 10, 1984) is a famous Japanese actress, singer, and model. She is well-known around the world for her roles as Takako Chigusa in the 2000 film Battle Royale and Gogo Yubari in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film Kill Bill: Volume 1.

Chiaki Kuriyama's Life and Career

Early Life and Modeling

Chiaki Kuriyama was born in Tsuchiura, Ibaraki, Japan. She started her career as a popular child model in the mid-1990s. She appeared in fashion magazines like Nicola (from 1997 to 2001) and Pichi Lemon (from 1996 to 2001). She also appeared in photobooks such as Shinwa-Shōjo (Girl of Myth) and Shōjokan (Girl's Residence), both photographed by Kishin Shinoyama.

Becoming an Actress

Chiaki Kuriyama quickly moved into acting. She starred in horror films like Shikoku (1999) and Ju-on (2000). A big role for her was playing Takako Chigusa in the 2000 action film Battle Royale.

Her acting career grew, and she made her Hollywood debut in 2003. This was in director Quentin Tarantino's film Kill Bill: Volume 1. In this movie, she played Gogo Yubari, a schoolgirl bodyguard for the yakuza boss O-Ren Ishii (played by Lucy Liu). Chiaki Kuriyama also had important roles in other films, including the ninja drama Azumi 2: Death or Love and Takashi Miike's Yōkai Daisensō.

Kuriyama at an event in 2010

Television and Film Roles

Chiaki Kuriyama has appeared in many Japanese television shows and films. Here are some of her notable roles:

Television Appearances

Film Appearances

Voice Acting Roles

Chiaki Kuriyama has also lent her voice to animated characters and dubbed foreign films.

Video Game Roles

She has also voiced characters in video games.

Music Career

In 2010, Chiaki Kuriyama started her music career. She released her first CD single, "Ryūsei no Namida," under the name "CHiAKi KURiYAMA." This song was used as the first ending theme for the anime series Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn.

She then released more singles, including "Kanōsei Girl," "Cold Finger Girl," and "Oishii Kisetsu" / "Ketteiteki Sanpunkan". "Kanōsei Girl" became the third opening theme for Yorinuki Gin Tama-san, and "Cold Finger Girl" was the opening for the anime Level E. In 2011, she released her first album, Circus.

Stage Performances

Chiaki Kuriyama has also performed on stage in plays:

• Dogen's adventure (2008)
• Coast of Utopia (2009)
• Midnight in Bali (2017)

Awards and Nominations

Chiaki Kuriyama has received awards for her acting:

See also

In Spanish: Chiaki Kuriyama para niños