(also known as Julie Manase, born 1 January 1975) is a Japanese actress.

Biography

Early life

Juri was inspired to be an actress at the age five by seeing her parents (

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) on sets and stage. While she was in school, she took lessons in many types of arts, sports subjects to acquire a wide range of skills to become a versatile actress. Throughout her secondary school years, she was a member of the English acting club. After graduation, she studied acting at Nippon University and was a member of the university Tate (Japanese sword-action) club.

Career

She began her acting career in 1994, in the same year landing a significant role by auditioning for a movie called "ButouhaJingi -Kanketsuhen-" She then appeared in several TV series, movies and plays in Japan. In 1998, Juri was praised in her role as a guest lead in an

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TV series about Samurai called “Terakoya Yume Shinan.” Her career extended overseas when in 2002 she was invited to the US to teach 'Tate' (Japanese

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) to the leads in

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." Along the way, she was offered the role of a "Crazy 88". The director asked her to be

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's stunt double for a few takes due to her level of expertise in Tate and Japanese traditional dance. In 2007, she landed a role as a Shinobi (Ninja) in the NHK Taiga Drama Fūrin Kazan. Her performance as well as her expertise in sword-action fascinated the viewers.

Filmography

Television

* '' Watashi no Unmei'' - Series Regular - (1994–1995) * '' Inochi no Genba kara 3'' - Series Regular - (1995) * '' Ai toha Kesshite Koukai shinaikoto'' - Series Regular - (1996) * '' Hitorigurashi'' - Series Regular - (1996) * '' Oryourigakkou Satsujinjiken'' - Supporting - (1997) * '' Hyouen'' – Recurring Guest - (1997) * '' Terakoya Yume Shinan / episode 18'' - Guest Star - (1998) * '' OryouriGakkou Satsujinjiken 2'' - Supporting - (1998) * '' Shichinin no OL Sommelier'' - Supporting - (1998) * '' Kamiyui Isaji'' - Guest Star - (1999) * '' Kyoto Meikyuu Annai'' - Guest - (1999) * '' Good News'' - Series Regular - (1999) * '' Kanojyotachi no Jidai'' - Series Regular - (1999) * '' Kids War'' - Series Regular - (1999) * '' Aoitori Syndrome'' - Series Regular - (1999) * ''

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'' - Series Regular - (2001) * '' Kyoto Meikyuu Annai 3'' - Series Regular - (2001) * '' Gekai Saeki Makoto no Satsujin Karute'' - Supporting - (2001) * '' Jigokuno Hanayome 2'' - Supporting - (2001) * '' Kabegiwa Zeimukan'' (2001) * '' Jittenin / episode 9'' - Guest - (2001) * '' Kyoto Meikyuu Annai 'Special''' (2001) * ''Red'' - Recurring Guest - (2001) * '' Gokenin Zankuro'' - Guest Star - (2002) * '' Kyoto Meikyuu Annai 4'' - Series Regular - (2002) * ''

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'' - Series Regular - (2003) * '' Kyoto Meikyuu Annai 5'' - Series Regular - (2003) * '' Daisuki! Itsutsugo 5'' - Series Regular - (2003) * '' Misshitsu no Nukeana'' (2003) * ' Travel Show '' Tabi no Kaori, Toki no Asobi'' ' - France - (2004) * '' JikenTyousain, Nanjou Makoto'' - Guest Star - (2004) * '' Jikou'' (2004) * '' Tetsudou Keisatsukan, Kiyomura Kouzaburou'' (2005) * '' OnnaKeiji Mizuki'' - Series Regular - (2005) * '' Tetsudou Keisatsukan, Kiyomura Kouzaburou 2'' (2006) * '' Tetsudou Keisatsukan, Kiyomura Kouzaburou 3'' (2006) * '' Tetsudou Keisatsukan, Kiyomura Kouzaburou 4'' (2007) * '' Tetsudou Keisatsukan, Kiyomura Kouzaburou 5'' (2007) * '' Fūrin Kazan'' - Series Regular - (NHK / Taiga Drama) (2007) * '' OnnaKeiji Mizuki 2'' - Series Regular - (2007) * '' Tetsudou Keisatsukan, Kiyomura Kouzaburou 6'' (2008) * ''Totto-chan!'' (2017), as

References

External links

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Juri Manase Official Website
(no longer updated)
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Manase, Juri 1975 births Living people Japanese film actresses Japanese television actresses Actresses from Tokyo 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses