Mikako Ichikawa
Acting
Biography
Mikako Ichikawa, a celebrated Japanese actress and model, hails from Tokyo, Japan. Her career began as an exclusive model for "Olive," a Japanese fashion magazine, in 1994. She held this role until 1998, and subsequently graced the pages of several other magazines including "CUTiE," "Zipper," "Spoon," "Soen," and "GINZA." In addition to her modeling career, Ichikawa made her acting debut in the short film "How to Jujitsu." Ichikawa's acting prowess has earned her numerous accolades, including the Best Actress Award at the 24th Moscow International Film Festival in 2003 for her performance in "Blue." More recently, in 2016, she received the Mainichi Film Award for Best Supporting Actress and the 40th Japan Academy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress for her role in "Shin Godzilla."
Born: June 13, 1978
Place of Birth: Tokyo, Japan
Known For
Atsuhime
The 47th NHK Taiga Drama is a life story of Princess Atsu, who was born in Kagoshima Prefecture, then called Satsuma, and became the wife of Tokugawa Iesada, the 13th shogun of the Tokugawa shogunate. She accedes to the highest rank in Ooku, the inner palace of the Edo castle where women related to the reigning shogun resided. Iesada dies soon after their marriage and Atsuhime assumes the name Tenshoin at the age of 23. She exerts herself for the Tokugawa clan and for the nation during the upheaval in the Meiji Restoration, headed by those from Satsuma.
Kotaki Brothers and Shikuhakku
A slice of life comedy where Furutachi Kanji and Takito Kenichi play poor brothers Ichiro and Jiro respectively. Older one (Ichiro) is very serious while the younger one (Jiro) is trying to start rental father/uncle service and they have to deal with issues from their clients.
The Female Teacher in Black
Takakura Yuko (Eikura Nana) is an ordinary chemistry teacher at a famous government-run preparatory school by day. But at night, she is a super teacher who solves a variety of difficult problems rampant on the school grounds that require more than sound arguments. From bullying to illicit sexual relations, marijuana and hallucinatory herbs. Her approach is “an eye for an eye”. She is willing to break the law in order to solve issues, and demand money from the people who seek help along with the classics teacher, Uchida Sumire (Ichikawa Mikako) and the art teacher, Fujii Aya (Kobayashi Satomi) whom she get on famously with despite their different personalities and interests.
Unnatural
Mikoto, a forensic investigative examiner, and her partners trace down the evidence of crimes and unravel the puzzles behind mysterious deaths.
My Worst Friend
Hotaru (Makita Aju), a college senior on a job-hunting losing streak, finds her childhood friend Miharu (Takaishi Akari) her nemesis. Miharu responds to disputes in their classroom with a fair argument and overcomes various accidents with her ingenuity, always basking in the dazzling spotlight. Wanting to be like Miharu, Hotaru applies for the employment exam acting a girl someone like Miharu and she passes the first paper screening. Still puzzled by the situation, she continues to lie with a smile for the following interview, and the next, and the next... (Source: TV Japan)
The Hot Spot
Kiyomi Endo is a single mother working at a business hotel near Mount Fuji whose life takes an unexpected twist after an encounter with an alien.
My Dear Exes
Omameda Towako recently become the president of the construction company "Shirokuma Housing". She has experienced three divorces and is currently living with her 15-year-old daughter, Uta. Although Towako has been divorced thrice, she remains bright and lives her life strongly. However, her life is constantly disrupted by her three troublemaker ex-husbands.
Suika
Suika, which means watermelon, is a Japanese television drama about four roommates, played by Satomi Kobayashi, Rie Tomosaka, Mikako Ichikawa, and Ruriko Asaoka.
Yokokuhan: The Pain
Eiji Sakuma is a judge. He also leads the group Shinbunshi in secret The group holds court on a video site and imposes punishment against defendants. Detectives, including Erika Yoshino, attempt to take down the group.
À Table!: Make and Eat Historical Recipes
Fujita Jun and her husband Yoshio, married for 15 years, live in a rural area near Kichijoji. Jun works as a university clerk. while Yoshio works remotely. Together, they create a historical meal recipe using local ingredients.
Filmography
as Ayano Tsumura
as Endo Kiyomi / "Ki"
as Shoko Midorikawa
as Rieko Kimura
as Yuko Shoji
as Satomi Azuma
as Shiori
as Shoko Midorikawa
as Fujita Jun
as Kazuko Lucy Terakado
as Sakurako
as Mako Kuroe
as Kagome Watarai
as Ami Sone
as Tomoko Ichioka
as Yamada-san
as Suzuki Shizuko
as Motoko Oishi
as Sakamoto Ryouko
as Natsumi Nosaka
as Naoko
as Satoko Arima
as Nunomura Yoshiko
as Noyori Misaki
as Ukawa Taeko
as Kiyomi Kurimoto
as Takako Kasamatsu
as Shoji Yuko
as Satoko Honda
as Miyuki Hayama
as Itsuki Shinohara
as Sakurakoji Yasu
as Michiru Saeki
as Mika's Mother
as Mikie Tachibana
as Hiromi Ogashira : Ministry of the Environment Nature
as Miyako Watanabe
as Toki
as Takenaka Reiko
as Kumi Isesaki
as Kyoko
as Sayoko
as Self
as Miho Watanabe
as Parking Clerk
as Asami Minato
as Hatsumi
as Miki Sayaka
as Yukari Hirakawa
as Oryu
as Haruna
as Kanoko
as Masako
as Chiemi
as Kumi Kawajiri
as Kyoko Idemizu
as Fumiyo Akechi (segment "Mirror Hell")
as Midori Nagase
as Natsuko Aki
as Jun Kawami
as Yuka Shibamoto
as Narrator
as Kayako Kirishima
as Miki Ozaki
as Atsusa Kano
as Rina Honjo
as Chikako