Yoshino Kimura

Movie Actress

Birthday April 10, 1976

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace London, England

Age 48 years old

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About

Japanese actress who rose to fame after appearing in the 1997 drama film Lost Paradise. She won the praise of critics for her award-winning performance in the 2010 psychological thriller film Confessions. As a voice actress, she has played characters for the Japanese dubs of notable films like Kung Fu PandaJurassic World, and Turning Red.

Before Fame

She studied English Literature at Seijo University.

Trivia

She was named Newcomer of the Year at the 42nd Elan d'or Awards. She auditioned for the main role in 2005's Memoirs of a Geisha. However, she was passed over in favor of Zhang Ziyi.

Family Life

She and actor Noriyuki Higashiyama tied the knot in the year 2010.

Associated With

She and Takako Matsu shared the screen in Confessions.