Atsuko Maeda
Acting
Biography
Atsuko Maeda (前田 敦子) is a Japanese singer and actress born on July 10, 1991. She is known for her work in the Japanese idol group AKB48.
Born: July 10, 1991
Place of Birth: Chiba Prefecture, Japan
Known For
Remotely Killed: Behind the Scenes of Murder
This is the 58 minutes Hulu version which contains spoiler/reveals throughout the special.
Byplayers: 100 Days in the Forest of Supporting Actors
Set in "Byplaywood" a large film studio surrounded by forest, far from the city. The story depicts 100 days of turmoil caused by the gathering of serial dramas and movies from various TV stations at once in this remote studio. It is a drama full of battles for ratings between studios, clashes between young, mid-career, and big names, and a heartwarming story of friendship and bonding. Also, the self-deprecation and parodies are enhanced by the fact that the actors play a role of themselves.
Mitsuaki Iwago's World “Cats” Travelogue
Prominent Japanese wildlife photographer and filmmaker Mitsuaki Iwago loves cats of all shapes and sizes. So he's set out on a journey to film cats all over the world as they live their lives. Join him in a cat's-eye view of many diverse cities spanning the globe in a unique program that perhaps even your own cat will enjoy as well!
Ryōmaden
Ryōmaden is the 49th NHK Taiga drama. It was shown on NHK from January 3 to November 28, 2010 spanning 48 episodes. The story centers on the life of 19th-century Japanese historical figures Iwasaki Yatarō and Sakamoto Ryōma. It has been announced that the series will be aired in several other countries, for example Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan and Thailand.
AKBINGO!
AKBINGO! is a long-running variety show featuring Japanese idol group AKB48. Its opening theme song was the AKB48 single "Aitakatta" until 2016, when it was changed to an instrumental jingle. In each episode, members from AKB48, and sometimes its sister groups, participate in a series of games and activities. The show was hosted by owarai comedy duo Bad Boys, Omizo Kiyoto and Sata Masaki, until they were replaced by Woman Rush Hour, Muramoto Daisuke & Nakagawa Paradise, in July 2016. The show aired on "late night" Wednesdays until it was moved to "late night" Tuesdays in April 2013.
A Fading Summer
A major newspaper has informally decided to employ a female university student. However, shock ripples within the newspaper because of a weekly magazine’s scoop that she is the daughter of the criminal in a serious case. This was the kidnapping of a newborn baby at a big hospital 20 years ago. The criminal demanded a ransom from the director of the hospital instead of the parents. But after the criminal had the large sum of money in hand, he died in an accident while being pursued by the police. The baby was never found. Kaji Hidekazu, a former hotshot journalist who has become deadwood in the wake of an incident, is ordered by the newspaper to re-investigate the kidnapping case. He finds out the shocking, tragic truth which had been kept under wraps.
HANA-KIMI 2011
This is a youthful romantic comedy about a love-struck girl, who enters an all-boys school in pursuit of the guy she loves.
A Town Without Seasons
It follows a group of people who are still living in temporary housing 12 years after a natural disaster called "Nani" destroyed their town.
Dokonjō Gaeru
Hiroshi is now 30-years-old and lethargic, but Pyonkichi, the frog imprinted on his shirt, is always energetic. Sometimes Hiroshi does not wear t-shirts with Pyonkichi, but Pyonkichi always encourages Hiroshi.
Baby Assassins 3
Teenage assassins Mahiro and Chisato visit the coastal city of Miyazaki for a contract and a vacation, but they unexpectedly cross paths with a legendary, bloodthirsty assassin looking to add to his kill count.
Filmography
as Toko Irumi
as Mano Naomi
as Iruka Minami
as Iruka Minami
as Hanamori Yemei
as Reiko
as Mitsuzawa Kazusa
as Kaori Yasukawa
as Sawagami Misao
as Yukari Junno
as Yoshino Ryoko
as Chiharu Oda
as Aki/Sakura
as Hanauchi Toko
as Maho Yonaga
as Sayaka Kono
as Machiko Okazaki
as Shimada Masami
as Karasuma Kyoko [Taeko's friend]
as Misaki Tsurumi
as Narrator
as Kawamei Minami
as Mikie
as Reiko Saegusa
as Matsuzono Kayoko
as Matsuzono Kayoko
as Mei
as Yukiko Watanabe
as Yoko
as Sakae Kirei Rira
as Suzuki
as Keiko Takayama
as Tamiko Shirako
as Ochie
as Aya Nakamura
as Makiko
as Reiko
as Mia Koide
as Asumi Kase
as Kazuno
as 사쿠라바 나츠키
as Natsuki Sakuraba
as Evacuees Aqua Tunnel
as Yuka
as Yuriko Busujima
as Kyouko-chan
as Mayuko Naruoka
as Yu Kahara
as Maneki-neko (voice)
as Iida
as Oharu
as Saya Iijima
as Jun Saigo
as Tamako Sakai
as Akiko
as Narrator (voice)
as Asuka Ninomiya
as Chiho Kawai
as Asuka Ninomiya
as Herself
as Self - Narrator (voice)
as Yasuko Sakurai
as Herself
as Haruka Ihara
as Ashiya Mizuki
as Herself
as Minami Kawashima
as Herself
as Herself
as Herself
as Atsuko
as Q10/Kuto
as Maeda
as Haru Sakamoto
as Megumi Sasahara
as Mayu Hunaki
as Shimiko
as 쿠로다 히나코
as Kana
as Hinako Hanada