Matsu Takako
- Name: Matsu Takako
- Native name: 松たか子
- Given name: Fujima Takako
- Also Known as: 藤間隆子, 初代松本幸華, Matsumoto Koka, 佐橋隆子, Sahashi Takako
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: June 10, 1977
- Age: 47
She was born into a traditional Buyo house, and her Buyo name is Matsumoto Koka (Matsumoto Koka the First). Her father is Matsumoto Koshiro IX, Kabuki actor and head of the Buyo house; her uncle is Nakamura Kichiemon II; her older brother is Ichikawa Somegoro VII (now Matsumoto Koshiro X); her sister, six years her elder is Matsumoto Kio. Her mother's name is Matsumoto Noriko. She selected her last name as "Matsu" to honor her parents.
Matsu Takako debuted in theater when she was sixteen years old, in Ninjo Hanashi Bun Nana Motoyu (Emotions Inscribed in Seven Hair-tying Paper Cords) at Tokyo Kabuki-za in 1993. Her first lead role in television was in the NHK Drama "Hana no Ran" (War of Roses) for child part of main character Hino Tomiko in 1994, and starred in the NHK Drama "Kura". Because Shirayuri Gakuen, her high school, prohibited working in the industry, she was transferred to Horikoshi High School.
Matsu starred in the 1996 drama "Long Vacation" after her enrollment to Asia University. She later dropped out of college when the drama became a major hit, and this success led her to host the 47th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen and other opportunities. At the wrap-up ceremony of the drama "Long Vacation", Matsu sang karaoke which was heard by the director and suggested that she give singing a try. Though she refused at first, Matsu eventually accepted because she saw it as a chance that not everyone got. In 1997, she released the debut single "Ashita, Haru ga Kitara" and performed at the 48th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
The same year, she played the lead role of drama "Love Generation", starring Kimura Takuya. "Love Generation" also became a hit drama, receiving an average of viewership rating of 30.8%. Matsu and Kimura reunited again in another iconic drama "HERO" in 2001. "HERO" achieved the highest Japanese TV drama ratings record in 25 years with average viewership of 34.8% and spawned a TV Special, a sequel drama, and two featured films.
In 2013, Matsu dubbed for the role of Elsa in Japanese release of Disney's "Frozen" and sang the Japanese version of the theme song, Let It Go. Since 1997, Matsu has been active as a musician while working as an actress on both stage and screen. She has produced 22 singles and 13 albums, and held four national concert tours as of 2017.
Matsu Takako married the guitarist and record producer Sahashi Yoshiyuki on December 27, 2007. On November 27, 2014, Matsu revealed on her official website that she was pregnant with her first child, and gave birth to her daughter on March 30, 2015. Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Matsuo Suzuki to 30-pun no Joyu 3
Japanese Drama, 2023, 2 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Oliver na Inu, (Gosh!!) Konoyarou 2
Japanese Drama, 2022, 3 eps
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Omameda Towako to Sannin no Motootto
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Omameda Towako
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
No Side Game
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Kimijima Maki
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Cote d’Azur No.10
Japanese Drama, 2017, 9 eps
Shibata Shimako (ep.1 - WOWOW)
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Quartet
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Maki Maki
(Main Role)
|
8.2
|
Oyaji no Senaka
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Higuchi Touko [daughter] (Ep. 1)
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Unmei no Hito
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Yuminari Yuriko
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Saka no Ue no Kumo
Japanese Drama, 2009, 13 eps
Akiyama Tami [Yoshifuru's wife]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Yakusha Damashii
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Karasuyama Hitomi
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Itsumo Futari de
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Tanimachi Mizuho
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Hero
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Amamiya Maiko
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Omiai Kekkon
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Nakatani Setsuko
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Oar
Japanese Drama, 1999, 3 eps
Tomita Kiwa
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Jinbe
Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps
Takanashi Miku
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Love Generation
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Uesugi Riko
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Hitotsu Yane no Shita 2
Japanese Drama, 1997, 12 eps
Mochizuki Miki
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Konna Watashi ni Dare ga Shita
Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps
Iwasaki Natsuko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Long Vacation
Japanese Drama, 1996, 11 eps
Okusawa Ryoko
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Hideyoshi
Japanese Drama, 1996, 49 eps
Cha-cha
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Kura
Japanese Drama, 1995, 6 eps
Tanouchi Retsu
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
Hana no Ran
Japanese Drama, 1994, 37 eps
Hino Tomiko [Child]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
1st Kiss
Japanese Movie, 2025,
Suzuri Kanna
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Zen Diary
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Machiko
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
The Pass: Last Days of the Samurai
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Suga
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Last Letter
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Yuri Kishibeno
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Masquerade Hotel
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Katagiri Yoko | Nagakura Maki
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
It Comes
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Higa Kotoko
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Hard Core
Japanese Movie, 2018,
[A woman in the bar]
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Nakimushi Shottan no Kiseki
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Yoshiko Kajima
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Hero
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Amamiya Maiko
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
A Farewell to Jinu
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Amano Akiko
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
The Little House
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Hirai Tokiko
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Dreams for Sale
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Ichizawa Satoko
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Ooshikamura Soudouki
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Oi Mie
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Confessions
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Moriguchi Yuko
(Main Role)
|
8.4
|
Villon's Wife
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Sachi
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
K-20: Legend of the Mask
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Hashiba Yoko
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Hero
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Amamiya Maiko
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Tokyo Tower: Mom & Me, and Sometimes Dad
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Mizue
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
The Uchoten Hotel
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Takemoto Hana
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
The Hidden Blade
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Kie
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
9 Souls
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Yuki
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Love Generation Hong Kong
Hong Kong Movie, 1998,
Uesugi / Riko
(Bit part)
|
8.0
|
April Story
Japanese Movie, 1998,
Nireno Uzuki
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Tokyo Biyori
Japanese Movie, 1997,
Mizutani
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Slow Train
Japanese Special, 2025, 1 eps
Shibuya Yoko
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
ProPilot2.0 Talk
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Switch
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
Tsutaya Madoka
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Futsu ga Ichiban: Sakka Fujisawa Shuhei Chichi no Hitokoto
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Kosuge Kazuko / Takazawa Kazuko
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Hero SP
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Amamiya Maiko
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Hiroshima Showa Nijuunen Hachigatsu Muika
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Yajima Shinobu
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
To a Brighter Place
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Kaneko Misuzu
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Chushingura 1/47
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Aguri / Yozen-in
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Konya wa Eigyouchu
Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps
Takamatsu Kanako
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni
Japanese Special, 1997, 1 eps
Muranaka Hiroko
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Ryouma ga Yuku
Japanese Special, 1997, 2 eps
Chiba Sanako
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Ikinari Honyomi!
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 4 eps
(Ep. 2)
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
VS Damashii
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 58 eps
(Ep. 14)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
EIGHT-JAM
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps
(Ep. 94)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 193)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 165)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 90, 551)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 40)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 68, 158, 407)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 157)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Cinemaholic
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 56 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Domoto Kyoudai
Japanese TV Show, 2001, 168 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1350 eps
(Ep. 168) {Aug 26, 2001}
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Umanari Kun
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 225 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
LOVE LOVE Aishiteru
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 214 eps
(Ep. 35, 58, 98)
(Guest)
|
8.3
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20081220)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S21E1)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer]
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 75 eps
[Akagumi Captain] (Ep. 47) | (Ep. 48, 50, 68)
(Main Host)
|
7.6
|
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