is a Japanese actress from

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. Starting acting in her teens with a role in the

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, she has developed into a lead actress in film and television, playing the heroine in the

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''Tsubasa'', starring in TV comedy series such ''

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'' and '' Deka Wanko'', and playing the lead in films such as '' Kimi ni Todoke'' and '' Piece of Cake''.

Career

Tabe was born in Tokyo and began working in entertainment in 2002 at the age of 13. Her debut as an actress was in the Wowow drama ''Riyū'' in 2004. Her acting in the films ''

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'' and ''Aozora no yukue'' earned her the

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in 2006. In 2008, she was selected from the 1593 actresses who auditioned to play the heroine of the

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''Tsubasa'', which ran for 156 episodes from March to September 2009.

Filmography

Feature Films/Movies

Short Films/Movies

Plays and Musicals

Plays

Musicals

Television

Dramas

Shows

Animations and Games

Games

Animations

Awards and Prizes

Awards

Special Awards

References

External links

Tabe Mikako Official web site
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Tabe, Mikako 1989 births Living people 21st-century Japanese actresses People from Tokyo Asadora lead actors Tokyo Woman's Christian University alumni