Nanako Matsushima
Japanese actress and model celebrated internationally for her iconic role in the landmark horror film Ring and a distinguished career spanning film and television.
What do we know about Nanako Matsushima?
Here are the key biographical details about Nanako Matsushima:
- Name: Nanako Matsushima
- Also Known As: 松嶋菜菜子
- Date of Birth: October 13, 1973
- Place of Birth: Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Creator
Who is Nanako Matsushima?
Nanako Matsushima (松嶋 菜々子 Matsushima Nanako, born October 13, 1973 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan) is a Japanese actress and model. She is known outside Japan for her role in the horror film Ring. She was also a main character in A Story of Love, where she starred next to Hiroyuki Sanada, who also played Ryuji Takayama in Ring.
On February 21, 2001, she married Takashi Sorimachi who co-starred with her in Great Teacher Onizuka. They have two daughters together, born on May 31, 2004 and November 30, 2007.
What is Nanako Matsushima known for?
With over 60 credits, Nanako Matsushima's most recognized works include:
- When Marnie Was There (2014, Movie)
- Ring (1998, Movie)
- Ring 2 (1999, Movie)
- BOYS OVER FLOWERS (2005, TV Series)
- The Spiral (1998, Movie)
- Shield of Straw (2013, Movie)
- Grave of the Fireflies (2005, Movie)
- Hana Yori Dango: Final (2008, Movie)
- The Crimes That Bind (2018, Movie)
- GTO: Great Teacher Onizuka (1998, TV Series)
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