Matsumoto Rio

Name: Matsumoto Rio
Native name: 松本莉緒
Given name: Konno Chiyo
Also Known as: まつもとりお, 松本恵, まつもとめぐみ, Matsumoto Megumi
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: October 22, 1982
Age: 43

Matsumoto Rio is a Japanese actress, model, singer and fashion designer. She debuted as a fashion model in 1994, when she was only 11, using the stage name of Matsumoto Megumi. Shortly after, she started to appear in various commercials and TV shows. In 1999 she announced her withdrawal from the entertainment business in order to continue her studies.

She came back in 2002 with the new stage name Matsumoto Rio, and one year later she played her first role in a movie, Cosmic Rescue: The moonlight generations. In 2005 she got her first important role, that of Kawakami Tomie in horror Tomie: Beginning, directed by Oikawa Ataru, which is based on the manga by Ito Junji. As a singer, she recorded her single Seraphita no Komoriuta in 2004. In 2007, Matsumoto made her debut as a fashion stylist, creating wedding gowns. She is married and has one child. Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2015	Five Star Tourist Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps Natsume Shiho [Minoru's lover](Ep.2) (Guest Role)	12	Natsume Shiho [Minoru's lover](Ep.2) Guest Role	7.3
2012	Somato Kabushikigaisha Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps Tsutsumi Riho (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)	10	Tsutsumi Riho (Ep. 2) Guest Role	7.1
2011	Sengyou Shufu Tantei ~Watashi wa Shadow Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps Yamashita Suzune (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	9	Yamashita Suzune (Ep. 5) Guest Role	7.3
2011	Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps Sawada Eri ["Toto TV" announcer (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	10	Sawada Eri ["Toto TV" announcer (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.5
2011	Barairo no Seisen Japanese Drama, 2011, 6 eps Misuzu [Wave Agency model] (Support Role)	6	Misuzu [Wave Agency model] Support Role	7.0
2010	Moteki Japanese Drama, 2010, 12 eps Komiyama Natsuki (Main Role)	12	Komiyama Natsuki Main Role	7.1
2007	Swan no Baka! Kozukai 3 Manen no Koi Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	10	(Ep. 7) Guest Role	6.4
2007	Ojiisan Sensei Netto Hen Japanese Drama, 2007, 12 eps (Support Role)	12	Support Role	5.0
2007	Operation Love Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps Cameron [Educational trainee] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	11	Cameron [Educational trainee] (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.6
2006	Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice Japanese Drama, 2006, 4 eps Asuka (Support Role)	4	Asuka Support Role	6.4
2006	PS Rashoumon Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps Emori Sachi (Support Role)	11	Emori Sachi Support Role	0.0
2006	Galcir Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps Sudo Yukie (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	11	Sudo Yukie (Ep. 4) Guest Role	6.7
2006	Tokyo Love Collection Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps Suzuki Natsuki (Main Role)	10	Suzuki Natsuki Main Role	7.0
2005	Designer Japanese Drama, 2005, 40 eps Ami (Main Role)	40	Ami Main Role	8.0
2005	Tokyo Friends Japanese Drama, 2005, 5 eps Hayama Hirono (Main Role)	5	Hayama Hirono Main Role	6.9
2004	Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2004, 16 eps Uehara Mariko (Ep.8) (Main Role)	16	Uehara Mariko (Ep.8) Main Role	8.1
2004	30 Minutes Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	12	(Ep. 7) Guest Role	4.0
2004	Nouka no Yome ni Naritai Japanese Drama, 2004, 5 eps Ooshiba Yayoi (Support Role)	5	Ooshiba Yayoi Support Role	7.3
2004	Ace wo Nerae! Japanese Drama, 2004, 9 eps Ryuzaki Reika (Support Role)	9	Ryuzaki Reika Support Role	6.9
2003	Stand Up!! Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps Tominaga Shiho (Support Role)	11	Tominaga Shiho Support Role	7.2
2002	Remote Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps Chikumagawa Karen (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)	10	Chikumagawa Karen (Ep. 8) Guest Role	7.3
2002	Golden Bowl Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps Kubo Akira (Support Role)	11	Kubo Akira Support Role	7.5
1998	Seikimatsu no Uta Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps Momose Yuka (Support Role)	11	Momose Yuka Support Role	6.8
1998	Glass Mask Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps Himekawa Ayumi (Main Role)	12	Himekawa Ayumi Main Role	7.6
1998	Seija no Koushin Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps Takahara Rin (Support Role)	11	Takahara Rin Support Role	7.7
1997	Glass Mask Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps Himekawa Ayumi (Main Role)	11	Himekawa Ayumi Main Role	7.6
1997	Saiko no Shokutaku Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps Uda Hikaru (Support Role)	11	Uda Hikaru Support Role	0.0
1997	Psychometrer Eiji Japanese Drama, 1997, 10 eps Asuma Emi [Eiji's sister] (Support Role)	10	Asuma Emi [Eiji's sister] Support Role	6.9
1997	Mori Motonari Japanese Drama, 1997, 50 eps Tamahime \| Natsu (Support Role)	50	Tamahime \| Natsu Support Role	7.6
1996	Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 2 Japanese Drama, 1996, 9 eps Mido Yuka (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	9	Mido Yuka (Ep. 1) Guest Role	7.7
1995	Owaranai Natsu Japanese Drama, 1995, 10 eps Fujino Mariko (Support Role)	10	Fujino Mariko Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2009	Wangan Midnight The Movie Japanese Movie, 2009, Akikawa Reina (Support Role)	Akikawa Reina Support Role	7.1
2008	God's Puzzle Japanese Movie, 2008, Shiratori (Main Role)	Shiratori Main Role	7.1
2008	Cyborg She Japanese Movie, 2008, [Interviewer] (Guest Role)	[Interviewer] Guest Role	7.6
2008	The Chasing World Japanese Movie, 2008, Watanabe Kaori (Support Role)	Watanabe Kaori Support Role	6.8
2005	Tomie: Beginning Japanese Movie, 2005, Kawakami Tomie (Main Role)	Kawakami Tomie Main Role	6.2
2003	Cosmic Rescue Japanese Movie, 2003, Enami Kaori (Support Role)	Enami Kaori Support Role	6.6

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2017	Jiken 18 ~ Dokufu to Yobareta Onna! Otto o Murishinju de Koroshi, Kondo wa Aijin o… Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps Itami Orie (Support Role)	1	Itami Orie Support Role	2.0
2016	Jiken 17 ~ Daifugo no Otto o Koroshita Onna! Kuhaku no Ichijikan ni Nani Ga? Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Itami Orie (Support Role)	1	Itami Orie Support Role	4.0
2015	Jiken 16 ~ Hamerareta Otoko Furin Aite no Josei o Koroshita!? Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Itami Orie (Support Role)	1	Itami Orie Support Role	1.0
2012	Jiken 15 ~ Fukushu Satsujin Hotei Musume o Koroshita Otoko ga 4-Nen de Shussho? Yurusanai! Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Itami Orie (Support Role)	1	Itami Orie Support Role	5.0
2008	Jiken 13 ~ Jukunen Rikon Satsujin Jiken Otto ga Aijin o Koroshita? Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Itami Orie (Support Role)	1	Itami Orie Support Role	2.0
2007	Meteor Story Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps (Unknown)	1	Unknown	6.0
2006	Keishicho Sosa Ikka 9-Gakari SP Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps Ichijo Yuki (Guest Role)	1	Ichijo Yuki Guest Role	8.0
2004	Ace wo Nerae! Kiseki e no Chousen Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Ryuzaki Reika (Support Role)	1	Ryuzaki Reika Support Role	7.1
2003	Gokusen Special Japanese Drama, 2003, 1 eps Wakaba (Support Role)	1	Wakaba Support Role	7.9
2003	Hatachi: 1982 Nen ni Umarete Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Okumura Rina (Main Role)	1	Okumura Rina Main Role	0.0
2003	Tengoku no Daisuke e Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Koide Masumi (Support Role)	1	Koide Masumi Support Role	7.3
1998	Kokoro no Tobira Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps Fujikawa Aya (Support Role)	1	Fujikawa Aya Support Role	6.0
1996	Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo Towa Hozonban Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps Mido Yuka (Support Role)	1	Mido Yuka Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Girl's Barking Deep Night Japanese TV Show, 2024, 120 eps (Ep. 50) (Guest)	120	(Ep. 50) Guest	0.0
2013	Uchimura to Zawatsuku Yoru Season 2 Japanese TV Show, 2013, 36 eps (Ep. 4, 11) (Guest)	36	(Ep. 4, 11) Guest	0.0

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