Yukie Nakama (仲間 由紀恵, Nakama Yukie, born October 30, 1979) is a Japanese actress, singer and former idol.

Yukie Nakama
仲間 由紀恵
Born (1979-10-30) October 30, 1979 (age 44)
Occupations
Years active1994–present
Height1.60 m (5 ft 3 in)
Spouse
(m. 2014)
Children2
Websitewww.ogipro.com/talent/nakama/

History edit

Biography edit

She was born in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, into a fisherman's family, the youngest of five siblings.[1]

At the start of her career she was a gravure idol and singer (her debut single "Moonlight to Daybreak" was released in 1996), and appeared in bit roles until her career breakthrough playing Sadako in "Ring 0: Birthday (2000)."

In 2000, Nakama demonstrated her talent for comedy with her lead role in the Japanese television drama Trick which proved so popular that it had two more seasons and four film versions, but it was the top-rating 2002 TV series Gokusen, a live-action version of the popular manga, that established her as one of Japan's most popular and bankable actresses. Gokusen continued on for 3 seasons, which had many cameo appearances by actors who were on previous seasons. She is also known for her role in the drama, Saki, which Co-starred Shohei Miura.

Nakama has featured in commercials for companies such as Nissin Foods, Glico, Lotte, Asahi, Shiseido, au by KDDI, and has served as a spokesperson for Japan Railways and the Japanese Tax Agency. She is managed by Production Ogi.

Personal life edit

Nakama married actor Tetsushi Tanaka on September 18, 2014, after a six-year relationship. Nakama was revealed to be 4 months pregnant in February 2018. She gave birth to twin sons in June 2018. [2][3]

Filmography edit

TV series edit

  • Mō gaman Dekinai (1996)
  • Itazura na Kiss (1996)
  • Tomoko no Baai (1996)
  • Mokuyō no Kaidan 15 (1997)
  • Dangerous Angel x Death Hunter (1997) (Episode 4 guest star)
  • Shiawase Iro Shashinkan (1997)
  • Odoru Daisōsasen Saimatsu Tokubetsu Keikai (1997)
  • Kamisama mō Sukoshi dake (1998)
  • Hashire Kōmuin! (1998)
  • Kimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni: I'll be Back (1999)
  • P.S. Genki desu, Shunpei (1999)
  • Aoi Tokugawa Sandai (2000)
  • Nisennen no Koi / Love 2000 (2000)
  • Trick (2000)
  • Face: Mishiranu Koibito (2001)
  • Ashita ga Arusa (2001)
  • Uso Koi (2001)
  • Trick 2 (2002)
  • Gokusen (2002)
  • Night Hospital Byōki wa Nemuranai (2002)
  • Musashi (2003)
  • Gokusen Special Sayonara 3-nen D-gumi ... Yankumi Namida no Sotsugyoshiki (2003)
  • Kao (2003)
  • Trick 3 (2003)
  • Ranpo R (2004) (Episode 3 guest star)
  • Tokyo Wankei (2004)
  • Otouto (2004)
  • Gokusen 2 (2005)
  • Haru to Natsu (2005)
  • Trick TV Special (2005)
  • NHK Taiga Drama "Kōmyō ga Tsuji" (2006) as Yamauchi Chiyo
  • Satomi Hakkenden (2006)
  • Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta! (2007)
  • Himawari: Natsume Masako 27-nen no Shōgai to Haha no Ai (2007) as Masako Natsume
  • Joshi Deka (2007)
  • Gokusen 3 (2008)
  • Arifureta Kiseki (2009)
  • Mr. Brain (Episode 6 guest actress) (2009)
  • Nene: Onna Taikōki (2009)
  • Untouchable as Narumi Ryoko (TV Asahi, 2009)
  • Japanese Americans (2010) as Hiramatsu (Matsusawa) Shinobu
  • Utsukushii Rinjin (2011)
  • Tempest (2011)
  • Renai Neet: Wasureta Koi no Hajimekata (2012)
  • Ghost Mama Sosasen (2012)
  • Saki (2013)
  • Island's Teacher (2013)
  • Jinsei ga Tokimeku Katazuke no Mahou (2013)[4]
  • Hanako to Anne (2014)
  • Beauty And The Fellow / Beauty And The Man (2015)
  • Aibō: season 16 (2016)
  • Rakuen (2017)
  • School Counselor (2017)
  • Ōoku the Final (2019)
  • 24 Japan as Urara Asakura (2020)[5]
  • Aibō: season 19 (2020)
  • Chimudondon (2022) as Yūko Higa[6]
  • Ōoku: The Inner Chambers (2023) as Harusada Hitotsubashi[7]

Films edit

Anime edit

Video games edit

  • Rockman X4, theme song performances, "Makenai Ai ga kitto aru" & "One More Chance" (1997)

Dubbing edit

Discography edit

Singles edit

  • "Moonlight to Daybreak" (1996)
  • "True Love Story (Koi no Yō ni Bokutachi wa)" (トゥルー・ラブストーリー〜恋のように僕たちは〜) (1996) True Love Story theme song
  • "Kokoro ni Watashi ga Futari iru/Tremolo" (心に私がふたりいる/トレモロ) (1997)
  • "Makenai Ai ga Kitto aru/One More Chance (負けない愛がきっとある/One More Chance) (1997) Mega Man X4 OP & ED and Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy Ending Theme
  • "Tōi Hi no Melody/Viola no Yume (遠い日のメロディー/ヴィオラの夢) (1997) Haunted Junction
  • "Aoi Tori/Hareta Hi to Nichiyōbi no Asa wa" (青い鳥/晴れた日と日曜日の朝は) (1998)
  • "Birthday/I Feel You" (2000) Ring 0: Birthday image song
  • "Aishiteru" (愛してる) (2001)
  • "Koi no Download" (恋のダウンロード) (2006) [as Yukie with Downloads]

Albums edit

  • Tōi Hi no Melody (遠い日のメロディー) (1998)

Awards edit

  • Japanese Drama Academy Awards:
    • Spring 2002: Best Actress for Gokusen
    • Spring 2003: Best Actress for Kao
    • Fall 2003: Best Actress for Trick 3
    • Summer 2004: Best Dresser for Tokyo Wankei
    • Winter 2005: Best Actress for Gokusen 2

References edit

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  2. ^ 仲間由紀恵結婚 俳優・田中哲司と ドラマ共演きっかけに交際6年 [Yukie Nakama marries actor Tetsushi Tanaka]. Tokyo Chunichi Sports (in Japanese). Japan: The Chunichi Shimbun. 2014-09-19. Archived from the original on 11 October 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-19.
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  7. ^ Cayanan, Joanna (May 18, 2023). "New Live-Action Ōoku: The Inner Chambers 2nd Season's 'Cure Arc' Reveals 3 More Cast Members". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  8. ^ The movie "TEMPEST 3D" official site (劇場版『テンペスト3D』オフィシャルサイト) "劇場版『テンペスト3D』オフィシャルサイト". Archived from the original on 2012-05-31. Retrieved 2012-06-08.
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  10. ^ "実写『鋼の錬金術師』完結編が二部作で公開決定!新田真剣佑、内野聖陽、舘ひろしも新たに参加". Cinematoday. March 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
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  14. ^ "エランドール賞歴代受賞者一覧". All Nippon Producers Association. Retrieved December 15, 2021.

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