Chieko Baisho
Encyclopedia
is a Japan
ese actress and singer.
In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the Otoko wa Tsurai yo
series (1969–1995). In addition, she has acted in most films directed by Yōji Yamada
since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award
for A Distant Cry from Spring
.
She sometimes performs as a voice actress, such as Sophie in Howl's Moving Castle
in 2004. Though different voice actresses usually played young and old Sophie in the foreign dubs of the film, Baishō performed both roles alone, as well as the movie's theme song.
Her 1965 hit "Sayonara wa Dance no Ato ni", a cha-cha style song, was used as the basis for "Moonlight Densetsu", the original theme song for Sailor Moon
. It was later covered by Mariko Takahashi, and part of this cover was played in Only Yesterday, another Ghibli film.
Japan
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ese actress and singer.
In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the Otoko wa Tsurai yo
Otoko wa Tsurai yo
Otoko wa tsurai yo is a Japanese film series starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as "Tora-san" , a kind-hearted vagabond who is always unlucky in love. The series itself is often referred to as "Tora-san" by its fans...
series (1969–1995). In addition, she has acted in most films directed by Yōji Yamada
Yoji Yamada
is a Japanese film director best known for his Otoko wa Tsurai yo series of films and his Samurai Trilogy ....
since the 1960s. She won the award for best actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award
Hochi Film Award
The are film-specific prizes awarded solely by the Hochi Shimbun.- Categories :*Best Picture*Best International Picture*Best Actor*Best Actress*Best Supporting Actor*Best Supporting Actress*Best New Artist*Special Award*Best Director- Winner :...
for A Distant Cry from Spring
A Distant Cry from Spring
is a 1980 Japanese film directed by Yoji Yamada.-Awards and nominations:5th Hochi Film Award* Won: Best Actress - Chieko Baishō-References:...
.
She sometimes performs as a voice actress, such as Sophie in Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle (film)
is a 2004 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli and based on the novel of the same name by Diana Wynne Jones...
in 2004. Though different voice actresses usually played young and old Sophie in the foreign dubs of the film, Baishō performed both roles alone, as well as the movie's theme song.
Her 1965 hit "Sayonara wa Dance no Ato ni", a cha-cha style song, was used as the basis for "Moonlight Densetsu", the original theme song for Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon
Sailor Moon, known as , is a media franchise created by manga artist Naoko Takeuchi. Fred Patten credits Takeuchi with popularizing the concept of a team of magical girls, and Paul Gravett credits the series with "revitalizing" the magical-girl genre itself...
. It was later covered by Mariko Takahashi, and part of this cover was played in Only Yesterday, another Ghibli film.
Personal
- She is the older sister of Mitsuko Baisho.
- She was married to the Japanese composer Reijiro Koroku in 1993.
Filmography
- Otoko wa Tsurai yoOtoko wa Tsurai yoOtoko wa tsurai yo is a Japanese film series starring Kiyoshi Atsumi as "Tora-san" , a kind-hearted vagabond who is always unlucky in love. The series itself is often referred to as "Tora-san" by its fans...
(1969–1995) as Sakura Suwa - A Distant Cry from SpringA Distant Cry from Springis a 1980 Japanese film directed by Yoji Yamada.-Awards and nominations:5th Hochi Film Award* Won: Best Actress - Chieko Baishō-References:...
(1980) - Tamiko Kazami - Mobile Suit Gundam - Movie IMobile Suit Gundamis a televised anime series, created by Sunrise. Created and directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino, it premiered in Japan on Nagoya Broadcasting Network on April 7, 1979, and lasted until January 26, 1980, spanning 43 episodes...
(1981) as Kamaria Ray - Jungle Emperor LeoJungle Emperor LeoJungle Emperor Leo, known in Japan as is a 1997 animated movie focusing on the last half of Osamu Tezuka's epic manga, Jungle Taitei...
(1997) as Lyre - Howl's Moving CastleHowl's Moving Castle (film)is a 2004 Japanese animated fantasy film written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki of Studio Ghibli and based on the novel of the same name by Diana Wynne Jones...
(2004) as Sophie
External links
- Chieko Baishō official website - Japanese