Kuriyama Chiaki
Kuriyama Chiaki (栗山千明) is a Japanese model, talent, actress, and singer. She started in the entertainment business at the age of 5, but it wasn't until 1995—at the age of 11—that Kuriyama branched out into the world of acting. She is managed by the entertainment office Space Craft and is signed with the Sony Music Entertainment major sub-label DefSTAR Records. She is known around the world for her role as the character Gogo Yubari in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film Kill Bill Vol.1.
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Profile
- Birth Name: Kuriyama Chiaki (栗山千明)
- Nicknames: Chiaki-sama (千明様)
- Birth Date: October 10, 1984
- Birth Place: Tsuchiura City, Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 162cm (5'3")
- Hobbies: Long baths, figure skating, and watching both movies and anime (especially BLEACH and Shinseiki Evangelion)
- Abilities: Classic ballet and rhythmic gymnastics
- Favorite Artists: L'Arc~en~Ciel
- Favorite Colors: Purple
- Favorite Movies: Pulp Fiction and Train Spotting
- Family: Mother, Father, Older Brother, and a Dog
Biography
Kuriyama 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, Kuriyama turned to acting. She made her acting debut in 1995 with the movie Toilet no Hanako-san. When she was just thirteen (two years after Toilet no Hanako-san), a fully nude photobook of Kuriyama was released. It was photographed by Shinoyama Kishin and published by Shinchosa. 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.
Although she started to act since 1995, it wasn't until 2000's cult movie classic Battle Royale that Kuriyama began to get noticed. Because of her performance in the movie, Quentin Tarantino cast her as the role of Gogo Yubari in his 2003 film Kill Bill Vol.1. After this Kuriyama was recognized worldwide for her role as a 17-year-old Japanese schoolgirl with a passion for killing. After these hit movies, Kuriyama starred again in another hit movie, Kagen no Tsuki ~Last Quarter~, which was a live-action adaptation of Yazawa Ai's popular manga.
Kuriyama has come to be known as an actress representing Japan across the globe in many cases, such as becoming one of the four spokeswomen for cosmetics company Shiseido's product "MAQuillAGE". The other three 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.
Filmography
Films
- [1995] Toilet no Hanako-san - as the little girl
- [1995] GONIN - as Ogiwara Hiromi
- [1999] Shikoku - as Hiura Sayori
- [2000] Juon - as Tamura Mizuho
- [2000] Kamen Gakuen - as Doujima Reika
- [2000] Battle Royale - as Chigusa Takako
- [2003] Kill Bill Vol.1 - as Gogo Yubari
- [2003] Istuka A Ressha ni Notte - as Noguchi Yuki
- [2004] MAIL - as Mikoto
- [2004] Kagen no Tsuki ~Last Quarter~ - as Mochizuki Mizuki
- [2005] Azumi 2 Death or Love - as Kozue
- [2005] Youkai Daisensou - as Torisashi Youjo Agi
- [2005] Into the Sun - as Ayako
- [2005] Scrap Heaven - as Fujimura Saki
- [2006] Kisarazu Cat's Eye World Series - as Sugimoto Ayako
- [2007] Ekusute - as Mizushima Yuuko
- [2007] Tengu Gaiden - as Amaya
- [2008] KIDS - as Shiho
- [2008] GS Wonderland - as Oono Miku
- [2008] Komori Seikatsu Koujou Club - as Oikawa Shizue
- [2009] Kamogawa Horumo - as Kusunoki Fumi
- [2009] Hagetaka - as Mishima Yuka
- [2010] NECK - as Akasaka Eiko
TV Dramas
- [1995] Papa Survival
- [1997] Psychometrer EIJI - as Yuki Neechan
- [1998] Nacchanchi
- [1999] Kowai Douwai
- [1999] Koori no Sekai
- [1999] Catch Ball Hiyori
- [2000] Rokubanme no Sayoko - as Tsumura Sayoko
- [2000] Himitsu Club o-daiba.com - as Naruse Kazumi
- [2000] Love Chat
- [2000] Goshuushoku
- [2000] Tajuu Jinkaku Tentei Psycho
- [2001] Heart / Hurt
- [2001] Maria
- [2001] Kabushikigaisha o-daiba.com Bishoujo IT Senshi Real Sisters
- [2001] o-daiba.com Gaiden: Akanegumi Sanjou!
- [2001] o-daiba.com Gaiden: Net de Star Tanjou!
- [2001] R-17 - as Maruyama Saori
- [2001] Natsu Shoujo Umeko
- [2001] Russian Takoyaki
- [2002] o-daiba.com Gaiden: Real Sisters Kyoto Bojou
- [2002] Kyoto Meikyuu Annai
- [2002] Omoikkiri TV Satsujin Jiken
- [2006] Jououbachi - as Daidouji Tomoko
- [2006] Woman's Island ~Kanojotachi no Sentaku~ - as Fujishima Rei
- [2006] Haru, Barneys de - as Sakurai Sae
- [2006] Kakure Karakuri - as Hanayama Karin
- [2006] The! Sekai Gyouten News: Kinkyuu Tokubetsu Ban, Ochita Guuzou ~Hikari Club Jiken~
- [2007] Hagetaka - as Mishima Yuka
- [2007] Tokkyuu Tanaka Sangou - as Meguro Terumi
- [2007] Kousoku Teacher Chiaki-sensei - as Chiaki-sensei
- [2008] Ashita no, Kita Yoshio ~Sekaiichi Fuun na Otoko no, Kiseki no 11-nichikan~ - as Hasegawa Rika
- [2008] Loss Time Life - as Kurosaki Saika
- [2008] Sirius no Michi - as Hirano Yuka
- [2009] Naniwa no Hana ~Ogata Kouan Jiken Chou~ - as Sakon / Osae
- [2009] Keikan no Chi - as Nagami Yuka
- [2010] Sono Toki Made Sayonara - as Miyamae Haruko
- [2010] Deka 007 - as Kawamura Sayuri
- [2010] Atami no Sousakan - as Kitajima Sae
Voice Acting
- [1999] EDEN's BOwY - as Konyako Persia
- [2008] The Sky Crawlers - as Mitsuya Midori
- [2010] Yorinuki Gintama-san - as Elizabeth no Naka no Hito
- [2010] Ryuu ga Gotoku OF THE END - as Asagi Misuzu
- [2010] Wake up!! TAMALA - as Kuronosuke
Stage Acting
- [2008] Dougen no Bouken
- [2009] Coast of Utopia
Radio
- [2002.06.08] JA BANK Presents MUSIC of my heart
- [2002.10.14] JA BANK Presents MUSIC of my heart Aki no Tokudaigou Special 2
- [2003.04.05] JA BANK Presents MUSIC of my heart
- [2003.10.13] JA BANK Presents MUSIC of my heart Aki no Tokudaigou Special 3
- [2003.10.24] Tsuji Yoshinari Radio Graffiti
- [2003.11.28] ASIENCE SPIRIT OF ASIA
- [2003.11.28] Stream
- [2004.07.18] JA BANK Presents LIVE in MIE 2004
- [2004.09.20] JA BANK Presents MUSIC of my heart Aki no Tokudaigou Special
- [2004.10.17] radio-x
- [2005.01.08] Nakayama Hideyuki no Aishite JAPAN~Kuriyama Chiaki-san ni Kiku "20-sai Mae, 20-sai Ato"
- [2005.01.31 - 2005.02.04] SUNTORY THEATER ZERO―HOUR
- [2005.10.xx - 2006.09.xx] SCHOOL OF LOCK! GIRLS LOCKS!
- [2006] FM Theater: Ossan to Watashi
- [2006.10.xx - 2007.03.xx] GIRLS LOCKS! SUNDAY
- [2007.04.xx - 2010.09.xx] SCHOOL OF LOCK! GIRL'S LOCKS FRIDAY
- [2010] FM Theater: Call ~Yami Kara no Koe~
Magazines
Note: The Magazines section is an incomplete list.
- [1999] Tokyo Walker
- [199X - 2001] nicola
- [199X - 2001] Pichilemon
International Magazines
- United Kingdom - The Face
- United States - TRACE
- United States - Nylon
- United Kingdom - i-D
- United States - *eckō unltd.
- United States - SKETCHERS
- United States - Equinox
- United States - Ecko Red
- Hong Kong - izzue
VHS / DVDs
- [1996] angels (天使 angels)
- [1999] Shikoku nite... Kuriyama Chiaki (死国にて...栗山千明)
- [2004] digi+KISHIN DVD Kuriyama Chiaki (栗山千明)
Discography
Albums
- [2011.03.16] CIRCUS
Singles
- [2010.02.24] Ryuusei no Namida (流星のナミダ; Meteor's Tears) (CHiAKi KURiYAMA)
- [2010.11.17] Kanousei Girl (可能性ガール; A Girl with Potential)
- [2011.01.26] Cold Finger Girl (コールドフィンガーガール)
- [2011.03.02] Oishii Kisetsu / Ketteiteki Sanpunkan (おいしい季節 / 決定的三分間; The Creamy Season / The Decisive 3 min.)
- [2011.xx.xx] Tsukiyo no Shouzo/Tsukiyo no Shouzo
Compilations / Collaborations
- [2008.11.01] The Tightsmen - "Kaigansen no Hotel" (#1 "Kaigansen no Hotel", #3 "Kaigansen no Hotel -Live Version-", #4 "Kaigansen no Hotel -Karaoke-")
- [2008.11.15] GS Wonderland Original Sound Track (#4 "Kaigansen no Hotel", #14 "Let's Go Yosakoi")
Books
Photobooks
- [1997] Shinwa Shoujo (神話少女)
- [1999] Kuriyama Chiaki ACCESS BOOK Shikoku no Chiaki, Sugao no Chiaki (栗山千明「死国」の千明、素顔の千明)
- [2001] Trading Card Magazine GENICA Vol.15 (トレーディング カード マガジン)
- [2004] digi+Girls KISHIN NO.4 Kuriyama Chiaki (栗山千明)
- [2004] 20-sai no Memorial Princess Kuriyama Chiaki×Ninagawa Mika (20歳のメモリアル「プリンセス」栗山千明×蜷川実花)
Appearances
- [1996] Namaiki
- [1996] angels (天使 angels)
- [1997] Shoujo Kan (少女館)
- [2000] Eiga Battle Royale Shashinshuu -2000 Natsu 3-nen B-gumi 42-nin no Kimyou na Natsuyasumi- (映画「バトル・ロワイアル」写真集-2000夏・3年B組42人の奇妙な夏休み-)
- [2001] Fuji TV Himitsu Club o-daiba.com REAL SISTERS presents Teens Site Daibouken (フジテレビ「秘密倶楽部o-daiba.com」REAL SISTERS presentsティーンズサイト大冒険)
- [2007] SCHOOL OF LOCK! DAYS
External Links
- Official Website
- Kuriyama Chiaki @ DefSTAR Records
- Japanese Wikipedia: 栗山千明