Akiko Yasuda

Yuki Saori

  • Name: Yuki Saori
  • Native name: 由紀さおり
  • Also Known as: ゆき さおり, 安田 章子, やすだ あきこ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: November 13, 1946
  • Age: 77
Saori Yuki is a Japanese singer and actress. She was born Akiko Yasuda in Kiryu, Gunma, Japan and raised in Yokohama. She started her singing career with her older sister Sachiko as a child singer.

In 1969, Saori Yuki had a hit with "Yoake no Scat (Scat at dawn)", which sold 2 million units in two months, stayed at the top spot for 10 weeks and was in the top ten for four months. The song's success led her to appear at the NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen, the annual year-end music show (after that, she continued to appear consecutively up until 1978). In 1970, the single "Tegami (The Letter)" peaked at No. 1 and was the second best-selling single in Japan 1970. For "Tegami", she won the vocal award at the 12th Japan Record Awards. She received the Best Vocalist Award at the 15th Japan Record Awards for her hit "Koibumi (Love Letter)".

She quickly became a popular TV personality, appeared on a number of variety shows, and acted in several movies. She received the Award of Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Japan Academy Prize in 1983 for her role of Chikako Numata, a mother of two difficult sons in The Family Game.

In 1985, she started appearing on stage with her sister, Sachiko. They toured around Japan with their speciality of Japanese children's songs and received the Best Planning Award in the 28th Japan Record Awards for their hit album "Ano-toki, Kono-uta" (あの時・この歌 / "Those Times, These Songs"). Their repertoire was not limited to children's songs, but also included pop, classical, and anime songs.

In 2009, she released her first original album since 1984, commemorating the 40th anniversary of her singing career as Saori Yuki. A collaboration album with Pink Martini titled 1969 was released in November 2011 in more than 20 countries, and quickly gained popularity in various places, including the United States, Canada, Singapore and Greece. She also appeared as a guest soloist on Pink Martini's festive album, Joy to the World, singing the Japanese language version of "White Christmas".

In 2012, Saori Yuki won the US Billboard Publisher's Award.

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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2024 Danchi no Futari
Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps
Sakuma Ayako (Support Role)
10
Sakuma Ayako
Support Role
7.6
2022 Hitotsubashi Kiriko no Hanzai Nikki
Japanese Drama, 2022, 5 eps
Miyazaki Tomoko (Support Role)
5
Miyazaki Tomoko
Support Role
7.8
2022 Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru
Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps
Koga Reiko [Takae's mother] (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
10
Koga Reiko [Takae's mother] (Ep. 7)
Guest Role
8.1
2016 Love Song
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Yuasa Shizuko (Support Role)
10
Yuasa Shizuko
Support Role
7.5
2014 Oyaji no Senaka
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Koizumi Akiko (Support Role)
10
Koizumi Akiko
Support Role
7.6
2012 My Summer Vacation
Japanese Drama, 2012, 45 eps
Aoyama Haruna [Old] (Support Role)
45
Aoyama Haruna [Old]
Support Role
7.4
2008 Osen
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Handa Chiyo (Support Role)
10
Handa Chiyo
Support Role
7.4
2007 Kaette Kita Jikou Keisatsu
Japanese Drama, 2007, 9 eps
Hatoko (Ep.7) (Guest Role)
9
Hatoko (Ep.7)
Guest Role
7.5
2006 Jikou Keisatsu
Japanese Drama, 2006, 9 eps
[Narrator] (Guest Role)
9
[Narrator]
Guest Role
7.4
2005 Anego
Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps
Noda Atsuko (Support Role)
10
Noda Atsuko
Support Role
7.0
2005 Fight
Japanese Drama, 2005, 162 eps
Komada Kinuko (Support Role)
162
Komada Kinuko
Support Role
7.4
2003 Kanta desu!
Japanese Drama, 2003, 65 eps
Date Haruko [Kanta's mother] (Support Role)
65
Date Haruko [Kanta's mother]
Support Role
0.0
1987 Chotchan
Japanese Drama, 1987, 156 eps
Kitayama Miki (Support Role)
156
Kitayama Miki
Support Role
10.0
1986 Tsumatachi no Kagaiju Gyo Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1986, 24 eps
Konishi Tomoe (Main Role)
24
Konishi Tomoe
Main Role
8.0
1985 Tsumatachi no Kagaiju Gyo
Japanese Drama, 1985, 24 eps
Minami Tomoe (Main Role)
24
Minami Tomoe
Main Role
9.0
1984 Chusotsu, Todai Itchokusen mo Koko wa Iranai!
Japanese Drama, 1984, 9 eps
Isoda Hatsuko (Main Role)
9
Isoda Hatsuko
Main Role
2.0
1981 Himitsu no Deka-chan
Japanese Drama, 1981, 30 eps
(Support Role)
30
Support Role
7.0
1974 Onna Kazoku
Japanese Drama, 1974, 26 eps
Suzume (Support Role)
26
Suzume
Support Role
8.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2021 Blue Heaven on You
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Sagisaka Toshiko (Main Role)
Sagisaka Toshiko
Main Role
0.0
2019 Konomichi
Japanese Movie, 2019,
["Karatachi no Hana" singer] (Support Role)
["Karatachi no Hana" singer]
Support Role
3.0
2012 The Castle of Crossed Destinies
Japanese Movie, 2012,
(Support Role)
Support Role
7.0
2012 Quartet!
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Yanagawa Yoko (Support Role)
Yanagawa Yoko
Support Role
6.4
2009 Yamagata Scream
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Suga Tomeko (Support Role)
Suga Tomeko
Support Role
7.0
2009 Pride
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Professor Yamamoto (Support Role)
Professor Yamamoto
Support Role
7.2
2008 Where The Legend Lives
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Landlady Katsue (Support Role)
Landlady Katsue
Support Role
7.5
2008 Double Trouble
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Matsuo Misuzu (Support Role)
Matsuo Misuzu
Support Role
6.0
2007 Tamamoe!
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Emori Kazuyo (Support Role)
Emori Kazuyo
Support Role
6.4
2006 Blue Song - Proud of My Voice Youth Version
Japanese Movie, 2006,
[Herself] (Support Role)
[Herself]
Support Role
7.0
2005 Princess Raccoon
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Auntie Biruzen (Support Role)
Auntie Biruzen
Support Role
6.8
2002 Mohou-han
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Kurihashi Sumiko (Support Role)
Kurihashi Sumiko
Support Role
6.2
1990 Nozomi Witches
Japanese Movie, 1990,
[Ryotaro's mother] (Guest Role)
[Ryotaro's mother]
Guest Role
0.0
1985 Early Spring Story
Japanese Movie, 1985,
Oya Keiko (Support Role)
Oya Keiko
Support Role
6.6
1983 Kazoku Game
Japanese Movie, 1983,
Numata Chikako (Support Role)
Numata Chikako
Support Role
7.1
1977 Police Box in Front of Kameari Park, Katsushika Ward
Japanese Movie, 1977,
Aiko (Support Role)
Aiko
Support Role
0.0
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2022 Mugonkan
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Sakuma Shizuko (Support Role)
1
Sakuma Shizuko
Support Role
8.0
2022 Yukiguni
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
"Master" (Support Role)
1
"Master"
Support Role
7.5
2020 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 47: 30 Shu-nen Kinen SP Series Shutaisei!
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
10.0
2019 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 46: Saki ga Tsuini “Obaa-chan” ni!?
Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2018 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 45: French Restaurant no Josei Owner no Otto ga, Itai to Natte Mitsu
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2018 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 44: 30-nen-buri ni Saikai Shita Moto Koibito ga Shi wo Maneku!?
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2017 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 43: Hoigaku-sha no Musuko ga Satsujin Yogi-sha ni...
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2016 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 42: Yumei Gaka wa Nido Shinu?
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2015 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 41: Aijin wa Nido Shinu... Joi no Oshiego ga Satsujin!?
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2015 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 40: Musume ni Sasageru Hanzai!? Giwaku no Haha wa Keisatsu Gakko Kyo
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2014 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 39: Ame no Hi Dake ni Okiru Satsujin no Nazo!?
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2014 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 38: Danjo no Shitai wa Futari de Usowotsuku!?
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2013 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 37: Parachute de Maiorita Bijo no Shitai Fukushu Satsujin?
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2013 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 36: Subete ga 1/2 no Shitai no Nazo...
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2012 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 35: Nagasaki - Yokohama Kame ga Mite Ita Satsujin Jiken!?
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2012 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 34: Hanketsu no Hoshu!!
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2011 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 33: Jibun ni Fukushu suru haha!? Neko no kami-kon to Steak no Nazo..
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2011 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 32: Alafor Dosokai ni Todoita Reito Itai!
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2010 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 31: Satsujin-han wa Watashi no Otto!?
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2010 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 30: Joi vs Suiyobi no Kosatsuma
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2009 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 29: Jisatsu Shita Tsuma wa Yokunen Otto ni Fukushu Suru!?
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2009 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 28: Seikei Bijo wa Nido Korosareru!? Chishi-ryo Shitsu Chi no Nazo!!
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2008 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 27: Osowareta Konyaku-sha!
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2008 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 26: Goka Cruiser Satsujin Party! Nerawareta no wa Joi ka? Joyu ka?
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2007 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 25: Kitakyushu - Yokohama Haitatsu Sareta Kaibo Itai...
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2007 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 24: Ballerina wa, Nido Korosareru!?
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2006 Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 23: Bus Dai Bakuha Shinju!! Koibito no Shitai ga Jibun de Bus ni Not
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)
1
Mochizuki Nanami
Support Role
0.0
2006 Yuuki
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Teacher Yoneyama (Support Role)
1
Teacher Yoneyama
Support Role
7.9
1994 Oyaji no Hige 17
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
1
Guest Role
0.0
1989 Kozure Okami
Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps
Azami (Support Role)
1
Azami
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2016 Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Ep. 16, 54, 58, 65, 89, 124, 169) (Guest)
330
(Ep. 16, 54, 58, 65, 89, 124, 169)
Guest
6.0
2015 Kanjam Kanzennen Show
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 400 eps
(Ep. 33) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 33)
Guest
0.0
2008 Shibuya Live Stage
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 105 eps
(Ep. 73) (Guest)
105
(Ep. 73)
Guest
0.0
2005 J-Melo
Japanese TV Show, 2005, 576 eps
(Guest)
576
Guest
0.0
1964 Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
1951 Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Japanese TV Show, 1951, 73 eps
(Ep. 20-29, 38, 40, 43, 63) (Guest)
73
(Ep. 20-29, 38, 40, 43, 63)
Guest
7.6
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  • First Name: Akiko
  • Family Name: Yasuda
  • Native name: 由紀さおり
  • Also Known as: ゆき さおり, 安田 章子, やすだ あきこ
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: November 13, 1946
  • Age: 77

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