Kotegawa Yuko
- Name: Kotegawa Yuko
- Native name: 古手川祐子
- Also Known as: Kotegawa Yuuko,
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: July 16, 1959
- Age: 64
Yuko made her film debut in 1976 in Hoshi to Arashi. She was cast in the 1983 Toho adaptation of the novel The Makioka Sisters. In 1991 the Japan Academy recognized her as the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for portraying Kai Noriko in the 1989 Toho film Hana no Furu Gogo (or Afternoon when Flowers Fell). She played Aguri (later Yozei-in), the wife of Naganori Asano, in the 1994 Chushingura Shiju-shichinin no Shikaku.
She appeared on television in 1977 as the female lead in Bakumatsu Miraijin on NHK. Her 1984 portrayal of Otsu, the love interest of Musashi Miyamoto in NHK's 45-part prime-time series based on the Yoshikawa Eiji novel, was a major high point of her career. She also took the female lead in the 1993 Taiga drama Homura Tatsu opposite Watanabe Ken. In 2004 NHK cast her as the leading lady in J?ji: Mago to ita Natsu with Nishida Toshiyuki.
A versatile actress, Kotegawa has appeared in many other formats. She is a frequent guest star, playing contemporary and period roles. She has taken the part of the criminal in shows such as Keibuho Furuhata Ninzabur?. Yuko has also appeared in several two-hour dramas. In one of these, in the G.I. Samurai (Sengoku Jietai) franchise, she portrayed Nene, the wife of Hideyoshi Toyotomi. She has done voice acting, taking the part of Yolda in Origin: Spirits of the Past. Yuko counts Subaru, Tiger Corporation, and Lion among her commercial clients.
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Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Yutori Desu ga Nani ka
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Asou Hitomi [Maribu's mother]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9-Gakari Season 10
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Karasawa Takako (Ep. 2)
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Perfect Blue
Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps
Ueda Ryoko (Ep. 10-11)
(Guest Role)
|
6.8
|
Hidamari no Ki
Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps
Onaka
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Hayami-san to Yobareru Hi
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Hayami Yoko
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Misaki Number One!!
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Minato Saeko [Ryosuke's mother] (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.3
|
Jidankoshonin Gota Keshi
Japanese Drama, 2011, 13 eps
(Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
8.4
|
Akakabu Kenji Kyoto-hen
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
Hiiragi Haruko
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Giragira
Japanese Drama, 2008, 8 eps
Jinguji Reina
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Kodoku no Kake
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Ogaki Tazuko
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Shichinin no Onna Bengoshi
Japanese Drama, 2006, 9 eps
Katayama Sumiyo (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
6.0
|
YAOH - King of the Night
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Tsuda Ayako (Ep. 5)
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
Jiiji 2~ Summer with my Grandchildren
Japanese Drama, 2005, 5 eps
Kataoka Natsuko
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Jiiji ~ Summer with my Grandchildren
Japanese Drama, 2004, 4 eps
Kataoka Natsuko
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Yan Papa
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Kazami Ruriko
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Tengoku e no Kaidan
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
Enari Akiko / Terashima Akiko
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
Sekai de Ichiban Atsui Natsu
Japanese Drama, 2001, 10 eps
Hara-san
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Toyama no Kinsan vs Onna Nezumi
Japanese Drama, 1997, 19 eps
Osayo / Onna Nezumi
(Support Role)
|
5.5
|
Furuhata Ninzaburo
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Sasayama Ari (Ep.3)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
Homura Tatsu
Japanese Drama, 1993, 35 eps
Yuu
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Selfish Women
Japanese Drama, 1992, 10 eps
Hirota Junko
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Ikenai Joshikou Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 1990, 11 eps
Matsumura Misuzu
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Masterpieces of Time
Japanese Drama, 1987, 22 eps
(Ep.2)
(Main Role)
|
2.5
|
Autumn in Tokyo
Japanese Drama, 1985, 2 eps
Miho Arisaka
(Main Role)
|
5.5
|
Sayonara wo Oshiete
Japanese Drama, 1983, 13 eps
Kanno Mari
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
Toge no Gunzo
Japanese Drama, 1982, 50 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Omoide Tsukuri
Japanese Drama, 1981, 14 eps
Yoshikawa Kumiko
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Seibu Keisatsu
Japanese Drama, 1979, 126 eps
Daimon Akiko
(Support Role)
|
3.0
|
Otei-chan
Japanese Drama, 1978, 156 eps
Kinu
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Bakamono
Japanese Movie, 2010,
[Gakuko's mom]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Swing me Again
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Kizima Ritsuko
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
The Homeless Student
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Tamura Kyoko
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Postman
Japanese Movie, 2008,
(Unknown)
|
7.2
|
Tenkosei: Sayonara Anata
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Saito Chie [Kazumi's Mother]
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Calling You
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Aihara Nobuko
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Sea Without Limit
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Mitsue Namiki
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Onmyoji II
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Tsukuyomi
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Keisho Sakazuki
Japanese Movie, 1992,
Megumi Kadota
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Haru no Kane
Japanese Movie, 1985,
Ishimoto Tae
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
The Makioka Sisters
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Taeko Makioka
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
The Tower of Lilies
Japanese Movie, 1982,
Uehara Aya
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
Station
Japanese Movie, 1981,
Fuyuko Mikami
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Oh! The Nomugi Pass
Japanese Movie, 1979,
Shoji Kiku
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Incandescent Dead Heat
Japanese Movie, 1977,
Sachi
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Koi no Kuchu Buranko
Japanese Movie, 1976,
Ejiri Mayumi
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Red Turnip Public Prosecutor's Hard Fought Records 5
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Hiiragi Haruko
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Totsugawa Keibu Series 53: Izu Odoriko-go Satsujin Route 〜 Kieta Ichi Oku-en no Nazo 〜
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Midorikawa Saeko [Contract writer for Tokyo Metropolitan Publishing]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Sonjo Sokora Shotengai
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Oda Sayuri
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Red Turnip Public Prosecutor's Hard Fought Records 4
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Hiiragi Haruko
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
Hayami-san to Yobareru Hi SP
Japanese Special, 2012, 2 eps
Hayami Yoko
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Kikyo
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Red Turnip Public Prosecutor's Hard Fought Records 3: The Wedding Night Murder Case
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Hiiragi Haruko
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Red Turnip Public Prosecutor's Hard Fought Records 2: A Wicked Woman's Testimony
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Hiiragi Haruko
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Red Turnip Public Prosecutor's Hard Fought Records Kyoto Transfer Edition
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Hiiragi Haruko
(Support Role)
|
1.0
|
Shirokuma Encho: Inochi no Jikenbo 2
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Kurihara Mizue
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Kagurazakasho Seikatsu Anzenka 3
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Ando Yasuko
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Wachigaiya Itosato
Japanese Special, 2007, 2 eps
Yoshino
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Keishicho Tokuso Keiji no Tsuma 4
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Hiyama Yoko [Shinichi's ex-wife]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 45: Cho Goka Shindai Tokkyu Twilight Express Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Kinouchi Junko [Arte Gallery owner]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
The Reason
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Akiyoshi Katsuko
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Christmas Special
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Komaki Shino
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Taxi Driver no Suiri Nisshi 16: Kanzen Hanzai e no Nukemichi
Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps
Nagamine Chizuko [Lawyer at Nagamine Chizuko Law Office, former prosecutor] (Heroine)
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Totsugawa Keibu Series 20: Shindai Tokkyu Cassopeia wo Oe
Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps
Kosakai Kaori [Club hostess]
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Akouroushi
Japanese Special, 1999, 6 eps
Osen
(Unknown)
|
0.0
|
Tokugawa Kengouden: Sorekara no Musashi
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Yu
(Main Role)
|
8.5
|
Ai to Yabo no Dokuganryu: Date Masamune
Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Furin Kazan
Japanese Special, 1992, 2 eps
Princess Yubu
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Sanji
Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Goben no Tsubaki
Japanese Special, 1987, 2 eps
Oshino
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Watashi no Otto wa Ruju ga Niau
Japanese Special, 1987, 1 eps
Amamiya Kimiko
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Gubijinso
Japanese Special, 1984, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Onnatachi no Oosakaji
Japanese Special, 1983, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
Oinaru Asa
Japanese Special, 1979, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 163)
(Guest)
|
8.5
|
Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(1988-1995)
(Main Host)
|
7.0
|
Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 73 eps
[Judge] (Ep. 32)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
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