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[[Image:CHiAKi KURiYAMA - Ryuusei no Namida promo.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Kuriyama Chiaki promoting "[[Ryuusei no Namida]]" (2010)]] | [[Image:CHiAKi KURiYAMA - Ryuusei no Namida promo.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Kuriyama Chiaki promoting "[[Ryuusei no Namida]]" (2010)]] | ||
| − | '''Kuriyama Chiaki''' is a Japanese model, actress and singer. | + | '''Kuriyama Chiaki''' (栗山千明) is a Japanese model, actress and singer. She is known around the world for her role in [[Wikipedia:Quentin Tarantino|Quentin Tarantino]]'s ''[[Wikipedia:Kill Bill|Kill Bill Vol.1]]''. |
==Profile== | ==Profile== | ||
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* '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A | * '''[[Blood Type]]:''' A | ||
* '''Height:''' 162cm | * '''Height:''' 162cm | ||
| − | * '''Hobbies:''' Long baths, figure skating, and watching [[Anime|anime]] (especially [[BLEACH (manga)|BLEACH]] and [[ | + | * '''Hobbies:''' Long baths, figure skating, and watching [[Anime|anime]] (especially ''[[BLEACH (manga)|BLEACH]]'' and ''[[Shinseiki Evangelion]]''), watching movies |
* '''Abilities:''' Classic ballet, rhythmic gymnastics | * '''Abilities:''' Classic ballet, rhythmic gymnastics | ||
| − | * '''Favorite movies:''' [[Wikipedia:Pulp Fiction|Pulp Fiction]], [[Wikipedia:Trainspotting (film)|Train Spotting]] | + | * '''Favorite movies:''' ''[[Wikipedia:Pulp Fiction|Pulp Fiction]]'', ''[[Wikipedia:Trainspotting (film)|Train Spotting]]'' |
* '''Favorite artist:''' [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]] | * '''Favorite artist:''' [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]] | ||
* '''Favorite color:''' Purple | * '''Favorite color:''' Purple | ||
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==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| − | Chiaki began her career as a young girl by modeling for magazines like [[Nicola]], but because she did not get any taller after reaching a certain age turned to acting. She made her acting debut in the movie [[Shikoku]], but she began to get noticed for her role as a track star in the cult classic [[Battle Royale]]. Because of her performance in this movie, [[Wikipedia:Quentin Tarantino|Quentin Tarantino]] cast her as the role of [[Wikipedia:Gogo Yubari|Gogo Yubari]] in his movie [[Wikipedia:Kill Bill|Kill Bill Vol.1]]. After this Chiaki was recognized worldwide as the 17-year-old Japanese schoolgirl with a passion for killing. | + | Chiaki began her career as a young girl by modeling for magazines like ''[[Nicola]]'', but because she did not get any taller after reaching a certain age turned to acting. She made her acting debut in the movie ''[[Shikoku]]'', but she began to get noticed for her role as a track star in the cult classic ''[[Battle Royale]]''. Because of her performance in this movie, [[Wikipedia:Quentin Tarantino|Quentin Tarantino]] cast her as the role of [[Wikipedia:Gogo Yubari|Gogo Yubari]] in his movie ''[[Wikipedia:Kill Bill|Kill Bill Vol.1]]''. After this Chiaki was recognized worldwide as the 17-year-old Japanese schoolgirl with a passion for killing. |
| − | After these hit movies, Chiaki starred again in another hit movie, [[Kagen no Tsuki ~ Last Quarter]], which was a live-action adaptation of [[Yazawa Ai]]'s popular [[Manga|manga]]. | + | After these hit movies, Chiaki starred again in another hit movie, ''[[Kagen no Tsuki ~ Last Quarter]]'', which was a live-action adaptation of [[Yazawa Ai]]'s popular [[Manga|manga]]. |
Chiaki has is come to be known as an actress representing Japan across the globe in many cases, such as becoming one of four spokeswomen for cosmetics company [[Shiseido]]'s product "Maquillage". The other three actresses/models are [[Ito Misaki]], [[Ebihara Yuri]], and [[Shinohara Ryoko]]. She also models for many companies and has become a prominent performer in both movies and TV. | Chiaki has is come to be known as an actress representing Japan across the globe in many cases, such as becoming one of four spokeswomen for cosmetics company [[Shiseido]]'s product "Maquillage". The other three actresses/models are [[Ito Misaki]], [[Ebihara Yuri]], and [[Shinohara Ryoko]]. She also models for many companies and has become a prominent performer in both movies and TV. | ||
Revision as of 15:05, 26 August 2010
Kuriyama Chiaki promoting "Ryuusei no Namida" (2010)
Kuriyama Chiaki (栗山千明) is a Japanese model, actress and singer. She is known around the world for her role in Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol.1.
Profile
- Name: Kuriyama Chiaki (栗山千明)
- Birthdate: October 10th, 1984
- Birthplace: Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 162cm
- Hobbies: Long baths, figure skating, and watching anime (especially BLEACH and Shinseiki Evangelion), watching movies
- Abilities: Classic ballet, rhythmic gymnastics
- Favorite movies: Pulp Fiction, Train Spotting
- Favorite artist: L'Arc~en~Ciel
- Favorite color: Purple
- Family: Mother, Father, Brother, Dog
Information
Chiaki began her career as a young girl by modeling for magazines like Nicola, but because she did not get any taller after reaching a certain age turned to acting. She made her acting debut in the movie Shikoku, but she began to get noticed for her role as a track star in the cult classic Battle Royale. Because of her performance in this movie, Quentin Tarantino cast her as the role of Gogo Yubari in his movie Kill Bill Vol.1. After this Chiaki was recognized worldwide as the 17-year-old Japanese schoolgirl with a passion for killing.
After these hit movies, Chiaki starred again in another hit movie, Kagen no Tsuki ~ Last Quarter, which was a live-action adaptation of Yazawa Ai's popular manga.
Chiaki has is come to be known as an actress representing Japan across the globe in many cases, such as becoming one of four spokeswomen for cosmetics company Shiseido's product "Maquillage". The other three actresses/models are Ito Misaki, Ebihara Yuri, and Shinohara Ryoko. She also models for many companies and has become a prominent performer in both movies and TV.
Trivia
- When Chiaki was just thirteen, she released a fully nude photobook published by Shinchosa, photographed by Shinoyama Kishin. However, she had been only eleven at the time of photography. This is now out of print due to juvenile pornography laws and the company's own decision.
Discography
Singles
- [2010.02.24] Ryuusei no Namida (流星のナミダ)
- [2010.11.17] Kanousei Girl (可能性ガール)
