Misa Shimizu (清水美沙, Shimizu Misa, born 25 September 1970) is a Japanese actress. She made her screen debut by winning the heroine audition for 1987 film Shōnan Bōsōzoku. She starred in NHK's morning drama series Seishun Kazoku in 1989. She portrayed Keiko, the female protagonist, in Palme d'Or winning The Eel directed by Shohei Imamura.[1] She also makes regular appearances in Masayuki Suo's films. She won the award for best actress at the 17th Hochi Film Award for Okoge, Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, Future Memories: Last Christmas.[2]
Misa Shimizu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 September 1970 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Filmography
editFilm
edit- The Eel (1997), Keiko[3]
- Little Love Song (2019)[4]
- Gunkan Shōnen (2021)[5]
- Bishu: The World's Kindest Clothes (2024), Shizue Tomono[6]
- Silence of the Sea (2024), Botan[7]
TV series
edit- Tokugawa Yoshinobu (1998), Oyoshi[8]
- Fūrin Kazan (2007), Shinome[9]
Awards and nominations
edit- 1991, won Awards of the Japanese Academy for 'Newcomer of the Year' for Isam sozoku (1990), Bakayaro! 3: Henna Yatsura (1990) and Inamura Jane (1990)
- 1992, won Hochi Film Awards for ‘Best Actress’ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992)
- 1992, won Nikkan Sports Film Awards for ‘Best New Talent’ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992)[10]
- 1993, won Yokohama Film Festival ‘Festival Prize’ for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992), Future Memories: Last Christmas (1992) and Okoge (1992)
- 1993, won Japanese Professional Movie Awards for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992)
- 1993, nominated for Japanese Academy Award for 'Best Supporting Actress' for Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992)
- 1998, nominated for Japanese Academy Award for 'Best Actress’ for The Eel (1997)
References
edit- ^ "Festival de Cannes: The Eel". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
- ^ 報知映画賞ヒストリー (in Japanese). Cinema Hochi. Archived from the original on 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2010-01-27.
- ^ "うなぎ". eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "小さな恋のうた". eiga.com. Retrieved 22 July 2024.
- ^ "『軍艦少年』追加キャストに山口まゆ、濱田龍臣ら 佐藤寛太の金髪姿捉えたポスターも". Real Sound. Retrieved September 23, 2020.
- ^ "BISHU 世界でいちばん優しい服". eiga.com. Retrieved 18 July 2024.
- ^ "海の沈黙". eiga.com. Retrieved 9 August 2024.
- ^ "徳川慶喜". Haiyaku Jiten (in Japanese). Retrieved 12 December 2024.
- ^ "風林火山". Haiyaku Jiten. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "日刊スポーツ映画大賞 歴代受賞者・作品". Nikkan Sports. Retrieved 3 September 2024.