Hirosue Ryoko

Biography

Ryōko Hirosue is a Japanese actress and pop star born on July 18, 1980, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. She made her television debut at age 15 singing on the program TK Music Camp, and later became known for her breakthrough performance in the comedy series Beach Boys. She has also starred in notable films like Wasabi (2001) and Departures (2008), for which she won an Academy Award.