Koyuki (Japanese Actress)

Koyuki (born December 18, 1976) is a prominent Japanese actress and model. Hailing from Zama, Kanagawa, Japan, she has established a prolific career in both Japanese television dramas and international cinema.

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Personal Life and Profile

Born on December 18, 1976, in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, Koyuki stands 172 cm tall and has blood type O. Her career spans modeling, television, and film.

Filmography

Koyuki has appeared in numerous high-profile feature films throughout her career, including:

Persona Non Grata (2015) - Yukiko Sugihara
Always: Sunset on Third Street 3 (2012) - Hiromi Ishizaki
Phone Call to the Bar (2011) - Saori
The Last Samurai (2003) - Taka
Pulse (2001) - Harue Karasawa

Her international recognition grew significantly following her English-language film debut in Edward Zwick's historical drama The Last Samurai (2003), where she portrayed Taka alongside Tom Cruise.