Tomoyo Harada
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Tomoyo Harada is a Japanese actress, singer, and lyricist
, and was a popular idol
in the 80's. She was cast in numerous films and TV-series since her beginning in 1982 in the leading role of the original TV-series Sailorfuku to kikanju
. Her first role in a film was in 1983's Toki o Kakeru Shōjo
for which she won the award for best newcomer at the 8th Hochi Film Award
. She won the award for best actress at the 7th Yokohama Film Festival
for Early Spring Story
. Numerous other singles and albums have followed until now.
Lyricist
A lyricist is a songwriter who specializes in lyrics. A singer who writes the lyrics to songs is a singer-lyricist. This differentiates from a singer-composer, who composes the song's melody.-Collaboration:...
, and was a popular idol
Japanese idol
In Japanese culture, are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g...
in the 80's. She was cast in numerous films and TV-series since her beginning in 1982 in the leading role of the original TV-series Sailorfuku to kikanju
Sailor Suit and Machine Gun
' is a Japanese novel by prolific author Jirō Akagawa. It was well-received and adapted into comedy/action film originally released in 1981. A satirical take on yakuza films, the storyline of the film involves a teenage delinquent schoolgirl named Izumi Hoshi who inherits her father's clan...
. Her first role in a film was in 1983's Toki o Kakeru Shōjo
Toki o Kakeru Shojo (1983 film)
is a 1983 Japanese science fiction film directed and edited by Nobuhiko Obayashi, written by Wataru Kenmotsu, and starring idol Tomoyo Harada in her first film...
for which she won the award for best newcomer at the 8th 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 :...
. She won the award for best actress at the 7th Yokohama Film Festival
Yokohama Film Festival
The is a noticed yearly awards ceremony held in Japan. The festival was started as a small affair by fans and film critics, and first held on February 3, 1980. Ten films are chosen as the best of the year, and various awards are given to personnel...
for Early Spring Story
Early Spring Story
is a 1985 Japanese film directed by Shinichirō Sawai.-Awards and nominations:9th Japan Academy Prize.*Won: Best Director - Shinichirō Sawai7th Yokohama Film Festival*Won: Best Actress - Tomoyo Harada*5th Best Film...
. Numerous other singles and albums have followed until now.
Filmography
- Toki o Kakeru ShōjoToki o Kakeru Shojo (1983 film)is a 1983 Japanese science fiction film directed and edited by Nobuhiko Obayashi, written by Wataru Kenmotsu, and starring idol Tomoyo Harada in her first film...
(1983) - Tengoku ni ichiban chikai shima (Island closest to Heaven) (1984)
- Early Spring StoryEarly Spring Storyis a 1985 Japanese film directed by Shinichirō Sawai.-Awards and nominations:9th Japan Academy Prize.*Won: Best Director - Shinichirō Sawai7th Yokohama Film Festival*Won: Best Actress - Tomoyo Harada*5th Best Film...
(1985)