is a Japanese painter, writer, and actress. She is best known for her role of the villainess
Kayako Saeki
is the main antagonist of the '' Ju-On'' horror franchise.
History and characteristics Japanese timeline
In the ''Ju-on'' timeline, as revealed in the official novel written by Kei Ohishi, both of her parents were present albeit highly negle ...
in ''
The Grudge 3
''The Grudge 3'' is a 2009 American supernatural horror film and the third and final installment in ''The Grudge'' original trilogy. Toby Wilkins, who had previously directed the successful film ''Splinter'' and the short film series '' Tales fro ...
'' (2009), taking over for
Takako Fuji
is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and dancer from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known for her performances as Kayako Saeki in the '' Ju-On'' and '' Grudge'' franchises.
Biography
A native of Tokyo, Fuji studied acting at the Aoyama Gakuin Unive ...
, who had passed on the role.
Career
Her acting career began in episodic Television work as a non featured performer in such series as
EastEnders and
Holby City. She furthered her acting career by appearing as an extra in various films such as ''
Die Another Day
''Die Another Day'' is a 2002 spy film and the twentieth film in the ''James Bond'' series produced by Eon Productions. It was produced by Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli, and directed by Lee Tamahori. The fourth and final film st ...
'' (2002), ''
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' is a 1964 children's novel by British author Roald Dahl. The story features the adventures of young Charlie Bucket inside the chocolate factory of eccentric chocolatier Willy Wonka.
The story was originall ...
'' (2005), and ''Rabbit Fever'' (2006). Horiuchi is a friend of
Tim Burton
Timothy Walter Burton (born August 25, 1958) is an American filmmaker and animator. He is known for his gothic fantasy and horror films such as '' Beetlejuice'' (1988), '' Edward Scissorhands'' (1990), '' The Nightmare Before Christmas'' (1993 ...
in real life, which led to her being cast in his ''Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'' film. She plays the clerk at the Japanese candy store, who lets in all the children ready to buy Wonka Bars in the hopes of getting a Golden Ticket.
Horiuchi starred in ''
The Grudge 3
''The Grudge 3'' is a 2009 American supernatural horror film and the third and final installment in ''The Grudge'' original trilogy. Toby Wilkins, who had previously directed the successful film ''Splinter'' and the short film series '' Tales fro ...
'' (2009) as Kayako Saeki, the vengeful ghost of the ''Ju-on'' series (called "The Grudge"), taking over for
Takako Fuji
is a Japanese actress, voice actress, and dancer from Tokyo, Japan. She is best known for her performances as Kayako Saeki in the '' Ju-On'' and '' Grudge'' franchises.
Biography
A native of Tokyo, Fuji studied acting at the Aoyama Gakuin Unive ...
who had passed on the role. Her performance received a mixed, if not muted, response.
["Recomiendo esta nota a otros lectores (0)." Translated as: "Recommend this note to other readers: None." ]
Filmography
References
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Japanese actresses
Living people
Year of birth missing (living people)
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