Matsu Takako

Matsu Takako (2007)

Matsu Takako is a Japanese actress and pop singer. She debuted as a theater actress in 1993.

Profile

• Stage Name: Matsu Takako (松たか子)
• Real Name: Sahashi Takako (佐橋隆子)
• Maiden Name: Fujima Takako (藤間隆子)
• Buyou Name: Matsumoto Kouka (松本幸華)
• Birthdate: June 10, 1977
• Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
• Blood Type: A
• Ethnicity: 75% Japanese 25% Korean
• Height: 166cm
• Weight: 43kg
• Bust: 80
• Waist: 57
• Hips: 83

Information

Matsu Takako first emerged as a theater actress in 1993, when she was just 16, in Ninjo Banashi Bunshichi Mottoi. It wasn't until in 1994, after she played lead in the drama Hana no Ran did she gain media notice. Coming from the family of kabuki actors, it is no wonder that she took where her family left off. Afterwards, she had played lead roles in various television dramas, film and theater. At 1996, she had secured her position as one of the top actress in Japan after acting side-by-side SMAP's Kimura Takuya on Long Vacation. At one point, she had switched High School because Shirayuri Gakuen, the school she previously enrolled, is prohibiting its students to enter the entertainment scene. She then switched to Horietsu High School. She was also cited as the youngest to host Kouhaku Uta Gassen in 1996 at the age of 19

In 1997, she had added her medium by debuting as a J-Pop artist, showing her versatility as an artist in general. Over the years, she had received many citations and awards, most noteworthy of which is the 2004's Best Actress of the Year, making her one of the most cited actress ever.

In December 28 2007, she married to music producer Sahashi Yoshiyuki.

Discography

Albums

• [1997.06.28] Sora no Kagami (空の鏡)
• [1998.09.23] Ai no Tobira (アイノトビラ)
• [2000.03.03] Itsuka, Sakura no Ame ni... (いつか、桜の雨に…)
• [2001.06.13] a piece of life
• [2001.12.05] Five years ~singles~ (Best Album)
• [2003.02.19] home grown
• [2003.10.08] harvest songs
• [2006.04.26] Bokura ga Ita (僕らがいた)
• [2006.06.28] Matsu Takako Single Collection 1999-2005 (Best Album)
• [2007.04.25] Cherish You
• [2008.06.25] footsteps -10th anniversary Complete Best- (Best Album)

Singles

• [1997.03.21] Ashita, Haru ga Kitara (明日、春が来たら)
• [1997.05.21] I STAND ALONE
• [1997.06.21] WIND SONG
• [1997.11.21] Mafuyu no Memories (真冬のメモリーズ)
• [1998.03.25] Sakura Fuwari (サクラ・フワリ)
• [1998.05.27] Gomen ne. (ごめんね。)
• [1998.09.04] Stay with me
• [1999.09.22] Yume no Shizuku (夢のしずく)
• [1999.11.17] Tsuki no Dance (月のダンス)
• [2000.02.09] Sakura no Ame, Itsuka (桜の雨、いつか)
• [2000.10.25] Yasashii Kaze (優しい風)
• [2001.03.14] Koishii Hito (コイシイヒト)
• [2001.10.24] Hana no You ni (花のように)
• [2002.06.26] Clover
• [2002.11.13] Ashita ni Kuchizuke wo (明日にくちづけを)
• [2003.07.23] Honto no Kimochi (ほんとの気持ち)
• [2004.09.01] Toki no Fune (時の舟)
• [2005.04.06] Mirai ni Naru (未来になる)
• [2006.03.22] Akari no Tomoru Hou he (明かりの灯る方へ)
• [2006.11.29] Minna Hitori (みんなひとり)

DVD / VHS

• [1997.10.12] Sora no Kagami (空の鏡) (VHS)
• [2000.04.05] Film Itsuka, Sakura no Ame ni... (いつか、桜の雨に…)
• [2002.02.21] Matsu Takako concert tour vol.1 "a piece of life"
• [2002.03.21] tour documentary film "Diary" ~concert tour vol.1 "a piece of life"~
• [2003.11.26] Sora no Kagami (空の鏡) (DVD)
• [2004.03.24] matsu takako concert tour 2003 "second wave" on film
• [2007.11.21] MATSU TAKAKO concert tour 2007 "I Cherish You" on film

Filmography

Films

• [1997] Tokyo Biyori
• [1998] Shigatsu monogatari
• [1998] San luen oi sai gei
• [2004] Kakushiken Oni no tsume
• [2006] The Uchoten Hotel
• [2006] Bravestory
• [2007] Tokyo Tower ~Okan to Boku to, Tokidoki, Okan~
• [2007] HERO
• [2008] K-20

Doramas

• [1994] Hana no Ran
• [1995] Kura
• [1996] Long Vacation
• [1996] Hideyoshi
• [1996] Konna Watashi ni Dare ga Shita
• [1997] Ryoma is going
• [1997] Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni
• [1997] Koto no Renka
• [1997] Hitotsu Yane no Shita
• [1997] Love Generation
• [1997] Shuntoo
• [1999] Kai
• [1999] Konya wa Eigyootyuu
• [2000] Omiai Kekkon
• [2001] HERO
• [2001] Chushingura
• [2001] Akarui Hoo e Akarui Hoo e
• [2002] Tokyo Story
• [2003] Itsumo Futari De
• [2005] Hiroshima August 6, 1945
• [2006] HERO SP
• [2006] Yakusha Damashii
• [2009] Saka no Ue no Kumo

Theater

• [1993] Ninjo Banashi Bunshichi Mottoi
• [1994] Koiki na Yuurei, Ajisai
• [1994] Taki no Shiraito, Jyunsaihan
• [1995-2005] The Man of La Mancha
• [1995-1998] Hamlet
• [1999] Tengai no Hana
• [1999-2001] Szechuan no Zennin
• [2000] Okepi
• [2000] Voyage ~ Funajyoo no Syanikusai ~
• [2001] Natsu Hoteru
• [2002] Arashigaoka
• [2002] Mozart!
• [2003] NODA MAP Oil
• [2004] Ohatsu
• [2004] Roningai
• [2004] Miss Saigon
• [2005] Caucasus no Hakuboku no Wa
• [2005] NODA MAP Tsumi to Batsu
• [2007] Hibari
• [2007] Romance
• [2008] SISTERS
• [2009] NODA MAP Piper
• [2009] Jane Eyre

CM

• Toshiba Reizooko / Kawaribanko
• Shiseido
• Yamazaki Baking Co., Ltd
• Loat Pharmaceutical
• Panahome
• Coca-Cola
• Suntory

Citations / Awards

• Kinokuniya Engekishoo
• Erandole Awards - Rookie Award, 1997
• 22nd Media Film Awards - Best Rookie Award, 1997
• 12th Japan Golden Disc Awards - The Best New Artist of the Year Award, 1997
• 1997 Japan’s New Heroine - first place
• 34th Golden Arrow Awards - Broadcast Rookie Award and Best Rookie Award, 1997
• 21st Matsuo Entertainment Awards - Rookie Award, 2000
• Education, Culture and Arts Minister Rookie Award in theater acting division, 2000
• 10th Hashida Award television division 2002
• Best Actress of the Year 2004

External Links

• Universal Music Official Website
• BMG Japan Official Website
• Official Fan Club