Ако

Biography

Atsuko Taneya, known professionally as Ako or Ako Dachs, is a Japanese actress who founded the Amaterasu Za theatre company. She has received a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in 2019. Ako's notable stage credits include performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Brooklyn Academy of Music, including her acclaimed portrayal of Lady Macbeth in Ping Chong's Throne of Blood.