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Biography

Yasuko Matsuyuki was born in 1972 in

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. In 1989, while she was in high school, Matsuyuki won a

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contest. After graduating from Tosu Commercial High School, she moved to Tokyo and started her career as a model. In 1991, Matsuyuki made her film debut in the TV drama series "''Nekketsu Shinnyū Shain Sengen''". In 1993, she played an outgoing leading role in the manga based drama series "''Shiratori Reiko de Gozaimasu!''". That role made a big impact on the drama scene and established her career as an actress. In 1998, after a 2-year relationship, Matsuyuki married guitarist . She had a baby boy in 2001, but got divorced in 2005. Matsuyuki has two younger brothers. One is , who is also an actor, and the other is Yo Matsuyuki who is a rock singer.

Filmography

Movies

TV dramas

Stage

Commercials

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– Frische (1991) *

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– JAL New Route (1991) *

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– Spring IG (1991) *

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– Personal Fax Machine Bishamon (1992) *Hitachi – G Video series (1992–1994) *Italian Trade Commission Fashion Group – Moda Made in Italy (1993) *

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– Bikkle (1993) *Hitachi – Surf & Snow (1993) *Hitachi – 8mm Pon Pa (1993) *

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– Cereal Pocky (1993–1994) *

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– Tiger Pro Card (1994) * Kosé – Lechéri (1994–1996) * Nissin – Yakisoba U.F.O (1995) *

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– Ururu (1995) *Bourbon – Dessert Chocola (1995) *Kansai Tele Message (1995) *

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(1995) *Honda – Civic Ferio (1995) *

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– Lactia (1995–1996) * Bristol-Myers Lion – My Balance (1995–1996) *Snow Brand Milk Products – Frozen Mix Pizza (1996) *Mitsui Life Insurance (1996–2000) *Sanyo Shokai – Fragile (1997) *

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– Presea (1997) * Kodak Japan (1998) *

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– Café Recio (1998) *

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– Spring (1999) *

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(1999) * Kanebo – T'Estimo (1999–2000) *Seed Co. – Vivid Moon (1999–2000) *

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– Vectis (2000) *

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– Fibe-Mini (2002–2003) *

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– Lukia series (2003–2004) *Kanebo – Dew (2004) *Tokyo Tatemono – Tokyo Front Court (2004) * Uniqlo – Style Up Pants (2005) *SSP Co. – Hythiol-C Premiere (2006) *Kanebo – Dew Superior (2007-ongoing) *Properst – Plaza Vert (2008)

Dub

Live-action

*'' The Bourne Legacy'', Dr. Marta Shearing (

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Animation

*'' Coco'', Mamá Imelda

Discography

Singles

*"ESP" (June 21, 1995) * (November 8, 1995) * (November 8, 1995) *"Wish" (December 10, 1995) * (May 25, 1996) * (February 19, 1997) *"Happy Happy Days" (July 24, 1997) * (September 26, 1997) * (May 13, 1998) * (January 13, 1999)

Albums

*''Pray'' (December 21, 1995) * ''Mondodelix'' (March 19, 1997) * ''32'05"'' (June 17, 1998)

Compilations

* ''M.M.M'' (February 17, 1999)

References

External links

Yasuko Matsuyuki official website
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Matsuyuki, Yasuko 1972 births Living people Japanese film actresses Japanese television actresses Actors from Saga Prefecture Musicians from Saga Prefecture Stardust Promotion artists Universal Music Japan artists 20th-century Japanese actresses 21st-century Japanese actresses