Yamada Yu
- Name: Yamada Yu
- Native name: 山田優
- Given name: Yamada Yuko
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: July 5, 1984
- Age: 40
In 1999, while working as a model for the Japanese fashion magazine CanCam under an exclusive contract, she also worked as a singer in the group y'z factory (formed with two other students of the Okinawa Actors School) releasing a total of six singles and one album. In 2002, the group disbanded.
Following the group's breakup, Yamada moved to television, making her acting debut in the 2001 drama series "Kabachitare!." This led to many other drama roles such as in "Kange! Danjiki Goikkosama" and "Orange Days" as well as hosting jobs for NTV's "Minna no Terebi" and Fuji TV's "F1 Grand Prix."
Yamada has also appeared in advertisements for Nissin instant foods, Ezaki Glico, Vodafone cellular phones, Kanebo line of cosmetics, Canon, and, most recently, Fujitsu Ten navigation systems.
In 2006, Yamada debuted as a solo artist with the single "Real You," which was used as the theme song for the movie Akihabara@DEEP (starring Yamada herself) and peaked at number 10 on the Oricon Charts.
Yamada Shintaro is her brother. She married actor, voice actor, and film director Oguri Shun on March 14, 2012. They met during the filming of an NHK Taiga drama in 2012. They have 4 children, a daughter born in 2014, second child in 2016 , a third child in June 2020 and a fourth child in spring 2022. Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Followers
Japanese Drama, 2020, 9 eps
Herself (Ep. 1, 4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Hana Saku Ashita
Japanese Drama, 2014, 8 eps
Michi Hanasaku [Third daughter]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Vision - Koroshi ga Mieru Onna
Japanese Drama, 2012, 12 eps
Kurusu Reina
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Gakeppuchi no Eri
Japanese Drama, 2010, 9 eps
Aihara Eriko
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Ninkyo Helper
Japanese Drama, 2009, 11 eps
Uno Reiko (Ep.4)
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Mei-chan no Shitsuji
Japanese Drama, 2009, 10 eps
Lucia / Hongo Shiori [Master]
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Seigi no Mikata
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Nakata Makiko
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Gokusen 3
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Kazama Kaoruko [Ren's sister] (Ep. 4, 11)
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Binbo Danshi
Japanese Drama, 2008, 9 eps
Nakahara Mimi
(Support Role)
|
6.9
|
Zenibana 2
Japanese Drama, 2007, 0 eps
Yoneyama Mayumi
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Karei naru Ichizoku
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
Yasuda Makiko [Ginpei's fiancée]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Damens Walker
Japanese Drama, 2006, 8 eps
Takami Natsu
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
Tsubasa no Oreta Tenshitachi
Japanese Drama, 2006, 4 eps
{Actress} Yoshii Nao
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Yume de Aimashou
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Nakano Mika
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Xmas Nante Daikirai
Japanese Drama, 2004, 4 eps
Murakami Rena
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Orange Days
Japanese Drama, 2004, 11 eps
Saeki Soyoko
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Sore wa, Totsuzen, Arashi no you ni..
Japanese Drama, 2004, 10 eps
Usui Kana
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Aisuru Tame ni Aisaretai
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Higuchi Kyoko
(Support Role)
|
5.9
|
Cosmetic
Japanese Drama, 2003, 1 eps
[Herself]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Shiawase no Shippo
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
Kobayashi Nanoko
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 3
Japanese Drama, 2001, 9 eps
Sendo Kyoko
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Kabachitare!
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Osawa Ichiko (Ep.2)
(Guest Role)
|
6.9
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Woman Who Eats
Japanese Movie, 2018,
Nasuda Tamami
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Shinjuku Swan II
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Ryoko
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Shinjuku Swan
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Ryoko
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Lupin III
Japanese Movie, 2014,
[Flight attendant]
(Bit part)
|
7.5
|
Nodame Cantabile: The Final Score - Part II
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Son Rui
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Nodame Cantabile: The Final Score - Part I
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Son Rui
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Kanna's Big Success!
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Kanna
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
The Yakiniku Movie: Bulgogi
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Yori
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Akihabara@DEEP
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Akira
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Dark Tales of Japan
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Mayu Ooki {Sacrifice}
(Support Role)
|
6.3
|
Route 58
Japanese Movie, 2003,
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Gonenme no Hitori
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Izumi Nishizawa
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Team Batista SP ~Nightingale no Chinmoku~
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Hamada Sayo
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Much Ado About Love Drama Special: Love Stories VI
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Shiokura Ayano
(Main Role)
|
5.5
|
Akuma no Temari Uta
Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps
Oozora Yukari
(Support Role)
|
2.0
|
Nodame Cantabile in Europe
Japanese Special, 2008, 2 eps
Son Rui
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Zenibana
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
(Guest Role)
|
0.0
|
Satomi Hakkenden
Japanese Special, 2006, 2 eps
Inusaka Keno-Tanetomo
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2005 Fall Special
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
{Happunkan} Murakami Azusa
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
Be-Bop High School 2
Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps
Miharayama Junko
(Support Role)
|
5.8
|
Be-Bop High School
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Miharayama Junko
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo: Majutsu Ressha Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps
Sendo Kyoko
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
The Masked Singer Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 9 eps
"Lamb"
(Regular Member)
|
5.0
|
Atarashii Kagi
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 11, 14)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Kisumai Busaiku!?
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 0 eps
(Ep .3x8)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Nazotoki Battle TORE
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps
(Ep. 46)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 480)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 193)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 30)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 600 eps
(Ep. 20)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 102, 111, 123, 145, 194)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Hore yuke! Star Daisakusen: Mari Momi Kiki Ippatsu!
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 26 eps
(Ep.10)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Arashi no Shukudai-kun
Japanese TV Show, 2006, 178 eps
(Ep. 50)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Shin Domoto Kyoudai
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 454 eps
(Ep. 65)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20080927, 20090117, 1017)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S14E7)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer]
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
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