is a Japanese actress, singer and former idol.

History

Biography

She was born in Urasoe, Okinawa, Japan, into a fisherman's family, the youngest of five siblings. At the start of her career she was a

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and singer (her debut single "Moonlight to Daybreak" was released in 1996), and appeared in bit roles until her career breakthrough playing Sadako in "Ring 0: Birthday (2000)." In 2000, Nakama demonstrated her talent for comedy with her lead role in the

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'' Trick'' which proved so popular that it had two more seasons and four film versions, but it was the top-rating 2002 TV series '' Gokusen'', a live-action version of the popular

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, that established her as one of Japan's most popular and bankable actresses. Gokusen continued on for 3 seasons, which had many cameo appearances by actors who were on previous seasons. She is also known for her role in the drama, Saki, which Co-starred Shohei Miura. Nakama has featured in commercials for companies such as

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, and has served as a spokesperson for Japan Railways and the Japanese Tax Agency. She is managed by Production Ogi.

Personal life

Nakama married actor Tetsushi Tanaka on September 18, 2014, after a six-year relationship. Nakama was revealed to be 4 months pregnant in February 2018. She gave birth to twin sons in June 2018.

Filmography

TV series

* ''Mō gaman Dekinai'' (1996) * ''Itazura na Kiss'' (1996) * ''Tomoko no Baai'' (1996) * ''Mokuyō no Kaidan 15'' (1997) * ''Dangerous Angel x Death Hunter'' (1997) (Episode 4 guest star) * ''Shiawase Iro Shashinkan'' (1997) * ''Odoru Daisōsasen Saimatsu Tokubetsu Keikai'' (1997) * ''Kamisama mō Sukoshi dake'' (1998) * ''Hashire Kōmuin!'' (1998) * ''Kimi to Ita Mirai no Tame ni: I'll be Back'' (1999) * ''P.S. Genki desu, Shunpei'' (1999) * ''

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'' (2000) * ''Nisennen no Koi / Love 2000'' (2000) * '' Trick'' (2000) * ''Face: Mishiranu Koibito'' (2001) * ''Ashita ga Arusa'' (2001) * ''Uso Koi'' (2001) * ''Trick 2'' (2002) * '' Gokusen'' (2002) * ''Night Hospital Byōki wa Nemuranai'' (2002) * ''Musashi'' (2003) * ''Gokusen Special Sayonara 3-nen D-gumi ... Yankumi Namida no Sotsugyoshiki'' (2003) * ''Kao'' (2003) * ''Trick 3'' (2003) * ''Ranpo R'' (2004) (Episode 3 guest star) * ''Tokyo Wankei'' (2004) * ''Otouto'' (2004) * '' Gokusen 2'' (2005) * ''Haru to Natsu'' (2005) * ''Trick TV Special'' (2005) * ''NHK Taiga Drama " Kōmyō ga Tsuji"'' (2006) as Yamauchi Chiyo * ''Satomi Hakkenden'' (2006) * ''Erai Tokoro ni Totsuide Shimatta!'' (2007) * ''Himawari: Natsume Masako 27-nen no Shōgai to Haha no Ai'' (2007) as

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* ''Joshi Deka'' (2007) * '' Gokusen 3'' (2008) * ''Arifureta Kiseki'' (2009) * ''

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(Episode 6 guest actress)'' (2009) * '' Nene: Onna Taikōki'' (2009) * ''

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'' as Narumi Ryoko (TV Asahi, 2009) * ''

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'' (2010) as Hiramatsu (Matsusawa) Shinobu * ''Utsukushii Rinjin'' (2011) * ''

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'' (2011) * '' Renai Neet: Wasureta Koi no Hajimekata (2012) * ''Ghost Mama Sosasen (2012) * ''Saki'' (2013) * ''Island's Teacher'' (2013) * ''Jinsei ga Tokimeku Katazuke no Mahou'' (2013) * '' Hanako to Anne'' (2014) * ''Beauty And The Fellow / Beauty And The Man'' (2015) * ''Aibō'': season 16 (2016) * ''Rakuen'' (2017) * ''School Counselor'' (2017) * '' Ōoku the Final'' (2019) * ''

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'' as Urara Asakura (2020) * ''Aibō'': season 19 (2020) * ''

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'' (2022) as Yūko Higa

Films

* ''Tomoko no Baai'' (1996) * ''

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'' (1998) * ''Martian Successor Nadesico: The Motion Picture – Prince of Darkness'' (1998) voice:Lapis Lazuli * '' Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris'' (1999) * '' Ring 0: Birthday'' (2000) * ''Oboreru Sakana'' (2001) * ''

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'' (2001) * ''Trick Movie'' (2002) * ''Ashita ga Arusa, The Movie'' (2002) * '' G@me'' (2003) * '' Shinobi: Heart Under Blade'' (2005) * ''Trick 2'' (2006) * ''

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'' (2006) * ''Watashi wa Kai ni Naritai'' (2008) * ''Gokusen the Movie'' (2009) * ''Flowers'' (2010) * ''Gekijoban Trick – Reinoryokusha Battle Royale'' (2010) * '' Tempest 3D'' (2012) * ''

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'' (2014) * '' The Big Bee'' (2015) * ''Fullmetal Alchemist: The Final Alchemy'' (2022), Trisha Elric

Anime

*'' Haunted Junction'', theme song performances ''"Kokoro ni watashi ga futari iru"'' & ''"Tremolo"'' (1997) *''

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'' (1998)

Video games

*'' Rockman X4'', theme song performances, ''"Makenai Ai ga kitto aru"'' & ''"One More Chance"'' (1997)

Dubbing

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Discography

Singles

* "Moonlight to Daybreak" (1996) * (1996) True Love Story theme song * (1997) * (1997) Mega Man X4 OP & ED and Don't Leave Me Alone, Daisy Ending Theme * (1997) Haunted Junction * (1998) * "Birthday/I Feel You" (2000) Ring 0: Birthday image song * (2001) * (2006) s Yukie with Downloads

Albums

* (1998)

Awards

*Japanese Drama Academy Awards: **Spring 2002: Best Actress for Gokusen **Spring 2003: Best Actress for Kao **Fall 2003: Best Actress for Trick 3 **Summer 2004: Best Dresser for Tokyo Wankei **Winter 2005: Best Actress for Gokusen 2 *

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: Nominated Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role for ''Watashi wa Kai ni Naritai'' * Elan d'or Awards **2003: Newcomer of the Year

References

External links

Official Page

Yukie Nakama
on Sony Music Online Japan *
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at GamePlaza-Haruka Voice Acting Database
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