Yoshino Sayaka
- Name: Yoshino Sayaka
- Native name: 吉野紗香
- Also Known as: よしの さやか
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: May 14, 1982
- Age: 41
Born in Tokyo and raised in both Tokyo and Chiba, Yoshino as a child wondered how children appeared on TV programs until she learned that to be cast she would need a talent agency. Without her parents' foreknowledge, she sent out applications (including a school yearbook photo of herself) to agencies advertised in newspapers until one responded with a request to meet and interview in person. As a young girl not able to travel to the meeting alone, Yoshino informed her mother and was escorted to the agency interview of which she was later offered to join.
Yoshino began her career in 1994 after being selected in a public audition by a talent agency that she applied herself. After gaining popularity as a model appearing in fashion magazines, winning reader polled contests, and being cast in spoken roles for television commercials, she was cast in the first feature film ''Maborosi'' by film director Koreeda Hirokazu. At about the same time she began appearing as a guest actress on television dramas and started to take on more extended roles in other feature films. Yoshino was cast in character designer and director Keita Amemiya's fantasy - action film, ''Moon Over Tao'' and again in Koreeda's second feature film, ''After Life'', of which garnered critical acclaim both in Japan and abroad.[citation needed] Yoshino's growing popularity defined a new phenomenon, as a young multi-faceted idol, which the media coined "Chaidol" (combining the words "child" and "idol").
Yoshino is known as an avid dog lover and animal rights advocate. She has participated in charity events promoting social awareness of dog shelters and independently promoted animal rights through her webcast show "Hello From Earth" focusing on dog shelters seeking to find foster families. Yoshino has also used her webcast show to focus on Fair Trade and has participated in public Fair Trade events. She has also shared that she is currently developing her own ethical/sustainable fashion brand.
Since Yoshino had not finished her high school studies due to difficulty juggling her commitments as an actress / TV personality and a student, she later worked to complete the requirements to receive the Certificate for Students Achieving the Proficiency Level of Upper Secondary School Graduates (similar to the GED in the United States). Throughout her studies, she publicly shared her progress and personal feelings on the subject on her internet blog, and successfully received the certificate of completion of Upper Secondary School Graduates (High School) and made news headlines.
In 2012, it was announced that Yoshino had married her boyfriend (a U.S. citizen) in 2010.
On April, 2017, it was announced Yoshino held a wedding ceremony after having registered her union with her husband 7 years before. Images of her as a bride and a message of gratitude were made public.
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Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Toranaide Kudasai!! Gravure Idol Ura Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Honcho Azumi Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2010, 12 eps
Yuki Saori (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
Kippari!!
Japanese Drama, 2008, 37 eps
Yamada Kazumi
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Mitsumei: Kangetsu Kasumigiri
Japanese Drama, 2008, 7 eps
[Wife] (Ep. 2,5)
(Guest Role)
|
8.5
|
Kagero no Tsuji
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
(ep.6)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
Ii Onna
Japanese Drama, 2006, 35 eps
Nakamura Yuri
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kaikan Shokunin
Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps
Harashima Chiharu (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Tsunagareta Asu
Japanese Drama, 2006, 4 eps
Nakamichi Tomomi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Central Ikegami Police Season 5
Japanese Drama, 2005, 14 eps
Okano Misa (Ep. 11)
(Guest Role)
|
9.0
|
Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo
Japanese Drama, 2004, 10 eps
Toda Yumi (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
Shio Karubi
Japanese Drama, 2002, 13 eps
Yukino Shirakawa (Ep.5)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kochira Dai San Shakaibu
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Hagiwara Mei (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Tekkoki Mikazuki
Japanese Drama, 2000, 6 eps
Luna
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Shichinin no Samurai: J ke no Hanran
Japanese Drama, 1999, 74 eps
(Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
8.0
|
Sore ga Kotae Da!
Japanese Drama, 1997, 12 eps
(Unknown)
|
7.0
|
Shouri no Megami
Japanese Drama, 1996, 11 eps
Okamoto Roko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Juukou B-Fighter
Japanese Drama, 1995, 53 eps
Mina (Ep. 16)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Farmers Bride: I Want to See You
Japanese Movie, 2014,
(Unknown)
|
5.3
|
Court of Zeus
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Suzumoto
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Cursed Songs: Chi-Manako
Japanese Movie, 2008,
(Unknown)
|
1.0
|
Rolling Stone
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Teco
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger: Shushutto The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Princess Laiina
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Boogiepop wa Warawanai: Boogiepop and Others
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Toka
(Support Role)
|
6.1
|
After Life
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Yoshino Kana [Talks about Disneyland]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Maborosi
Japanese Movie, 1995,
Yumiko [Young]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Jigokudo Reikai Tsushin
Japanese Movie, 1991,
Atsuki Kanna
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
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Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 1996 Christmas Special
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
{Gorilla} [Herself]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 1996 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
{Kabe no Shosetsu} [Girl]
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Heart ni S 19
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
{Doctor}
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
(Regular Member)
|
0.0
|
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