Chieko Baisho facts for kids
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Chieko Baisho
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| 倍賞 千恵子 | |
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Chieko Baisho at the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2019
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| Born | June 29, 1941 Kita, Tokyo, Japan
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| Occupation | Actress, singer, voice actress |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Spouse(s) | Reijiro Koroku Reijirō Koroku (Q4678162) |
Chieko Baisho (born June 29, 1941) is a famous Japanese actress and singer. She is very well known in Japan for playing the character Sakura in the long-running Otoko wa Tsurai yo movie series. This popular series ran from 1969 to 1995. Chieko Baisho has also worked in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She even won an award for Best Actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for her role in the movie A Distant Cry from Spring.
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Voice Acting Roles
Chieko Baisho sometimes lends her voice to animated characters. A famous example is her role as "Sophie" in the 2004 movie Howl's Moving Castle. What's special is that she voiced both the young and old versions of Sophie all by herself. In other languages, different voice actresses usually play these two roles. She also sang the theme song for the film.
Singing Career Highlights
Chieko Baisho began her singing career in 1962. Her first song was "Shitamachi no Taiyō." For this song, she won a "newcomer award" at the Japan Record Award. Her 1965 song, "Sayonara wa dance atoni," was a cha-cha style ballad. The melody from this song later inspired "Moonlight Densetsu." This song became the theme for the first four seasons of the Sailor Moon anime in 1992.
Personal Life
Chieko Baisho has a younger sister named Mitsuko Baisho. Mitsuko is also a well-known actress. Chieko Baisho is married to a Japanese composer named Reijiro Koroku.
Selected Film Roles
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1965 | Kiri no Hata | ||
| 1968 | I, the Executioner | Haruko | |
| 1969–2019 | Otoko wa Tsurai yo series | Sakura Suwa | |
| 1970 | Where Spring Comes Late | Tamiko Kazami | Lead role |
| 1977 | The Yellow Handkerchief | Mitsue Shima | |
| 1980 | A Distant Cry from Spring | Tamiko Kazami | |
| 1981 | Station | Kiriko Michio | |
| Mobile Suit Gundam - Movie I | Kamaria Ray (voice) | ||
| Unico | West Wind (voice) | ||
| 1986 | Final Take | Yuki | |
| 1988 | Hope and Pain | Tamiko Shima | |
| 1997 | Jungle Emperor Leo | Lyre (voice) | |
| 2004 | Howl's Moving Castle | Sophie (voice) | |
| The Hidden Blade | Mrs. Katagiri | ||
| 2008 | Kabei: Our Mother | Adult Hatsuko | |
| 2010 | Zatoichi: The Last | Mitsu | |
| 2013 | Tokyo Newcomer | Kimie Igarashi | |
| It All Began When I Met You | Kotoko Oshima | ||
| 2014 | The Little House | ||
| 2019 | Dad, Chibi is Gone | Yukiko Takei | |
| Weathering with You | Fumi Tachibana (voice) | ||
| 2020 | 461 Days of Bento: A Promise Between Father and Son | Natsuko Suzumoto | |
| 2021 | Arc | elderly Rina | |
| 2022 | Plan 75 | Michi | Lead role |
| 2025 | Tokyo Taxi | Sumire Takano | Lead role |
Awards and Honors
- Kinuyo Tanaka Award (2001)
- Medal with Purple Ribbon (2005) - This is an award given by the Japanese government for achievements in arts, science, and sports.
- Order of the Rising Sun, 4th Class, Gold Rays with Rosette (2013) - This is another important award from the Japanese government, given to people who have made great contributions to society.
See also
In Spanish: Chieko Baishō para niños
