Yasuko Matsuyuki
Acting
Biography
Yasuko Matsuyuki is a Japanese actress and singer signed to Stardust Promotion.
Born: November 28, 1972
Place of Birth: Tosu, Saga, Japan
Known For
Emergency Room 24 Hours Special 2002
After surviving from an incident of Cruise ship hijacking, both doctor Tamaki and the boy injured in the incident, Ryota Inamoto, suffered from different degrees of PTSD. Meanwhile, Doctor Chiharu Kanbayashi's wife is about to give birth to their first children. Would these doctors and patients succeed in overcoming their problems and welcome a happy new year?
Threads of Our Hearts
Akito has been the ears and voice of his mother, Reiko, since he was a child. Reiko was born deaf and has long dreamed that her son would become a professional pianist. Akito is studying to enter a prestigious music college, but he begins to have doubts about his talent. One day, he meets Izumi, a deaf girl who plays in a street band. He is attracted to her positive nature, but his mother disapproves, fearing Izumi could hinder his success in "a world with sound." Reiko insists Akito focus on his piano, but her expectations burden him. Then Akito begins to question his mother's attitude towards life as well as his own when he discovers something new about her.
Teruko & Lui
"Help me." A housewife, Teruko, receives a phone call from her best friend, the chanson singer Lui. "Help me."... Those words were also Teruko's own voice. Having reached her limit with her abusive husband who continues to treat her like a servant, Teruko is kicked out of the apartment she has lived in for many years, and with the at-a-glance Lui in the passenger seat, they begin their escape from Tokyo! In fact, both of them are hiding a "secret" in their hearts. ~~ Adapted from the novel "Teruko & Lui" (照子と瑠衣) by Inoue Areno (井上荒野)
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Chûshingura 1/47
During Japan's feudal period, a noble lord was treacherously killed by a rival. His 47 samurai retainers took their revenge on their master's killer after scattering into society for several years, so as not to be detected. Having completed their task, all 47 then committed ritual suicide. This series, of which this TV movie is the pilot, follows the adventures of one of these samurai as he patiently waits for the chance to fulfill his destiny.
小さな橋で
SMAP×SMAP
SMAP×SMAP was an ongoing weekly Japanese variety show on Kansai TV and Fuji TV starring the members of SMAP. The show began on April 15, 1996 and it aired from 22:00 to 22:54 every Monday. The show's usual ratings were higher than 20%, which is considered high since most variety shows range from 10-20%. Each episode begins a variety of skits, comedic performances, and/or games. These are followed by Bistro SMAP, in which the SMAP members compete against each other to impress celebrity judges with their gourmet cooking. Last is a musical performance by SMAP which may include celebrity guests, as well.
Drawing Closer
With only a year left to live, 17-year-old Akito finds new meaning in life by bringing joy to a terminally ill girl who has just six months remaining.
The Old Capital
Chieko Sanda has operated a dry goods store in Kyoto for the past 20 years. Her family has owned the store for generations. Chieko is conflicted on whether her daughter Mai will take over her position with the changing of times. Mai is a college student and has not decided whether to take another job or take over the dry goods store. Meanwhile, Mitsuko Nakata runs a forestry in the outskirts of Kyoto. Mitsuko is Chieko Sanda’s twin sister, but they were separated at an early age. Mitsuko is in serious financial difficulties. Mituko's daughter, Yui, has talent in art and she goes to France. There, Yui feels a sense of powerlessness. Mitsuko notices and goes to Paris to see her daughter. Mai travels to Paris to take part in an event to show Japanese culture.
Mother
Yasuko Matsuyuki plays the part of Nao Suzuhara, an elementary school teacher. When she realizes that one of the female students is receiving abuse from her mother, Nao's maternal instincts kick in, and she impulsively decides to bring the girl into her own care. Serving as a substitute mother, Nao takes the child on a trip from Hokkaido to Tokyo, and the two experience various events together along the way.
Filmography
as Hiroka Bito
as Fuyuko
as Imai Natsu
as Hazuki Sakurai
as Kayoko Terasaki
as Asagi Toko
as Satomi Tateishi
as Sayaka Himuro
as Sano Chiyo
as Yoshiko
as Chisato Izumi
as Haru Nireno
as Lust
as Chieko Sanda / Mitsuko Nakata
as Yoshie Natsume
as 田辺絢子
as Satsuki Moriyama
as Hizaki Yuko
as Rina Sakuma
as Tetsuro's ex-wife
as Aio Hoshi
as Sasahara Rui
as Doctor Mariko Washiya
as Reiko Endo
as Takakura Youko
as Yuki Yamaoka
as Nagakura Reiko
as Yuri Kinjo
as Suzuhara Nao
as Yuri Kojima
as Miki Mitsui
as Shinobu Nagano
as Shizuku Momota
as Yasuko Hanaoka
as Manager
as Maria (voice)
as Madoka Hirayama
as Ritsuko Ogawara
as Asami Naruse
as Nozomi Morino（森乃 望）
as Tamaki Kosaka
as Fujimi
as Yuko Kirishima
as Dr Sasamoto
as Kirino Setsu
as Tamaki Kosaka（香坂 たまき）
as Izumi Sawaki
as Shiraishi Ayuko
as Noriko Tsukiyama
as Marika Shirakawa
as Bistro Guest
as Aoyama Kaede
as Reiko Shiratori
as Shiratori Reiko
as May Mizushima
as May Mizushima