Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthdate
1951-02-16 (Age: 75)
Place of Birth
Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Yumi Takigawa
Biography
Yumi Takigawa (多岐川裕美) is a Japanese actress and singer born on February 16, 1951, in Tokyo. She began her career in the early 1970s and has since appeared in over 50 films and numerous television dramas. Takigawa is particularly known for her roles in the nunsploitation genre, notably in School of the Holy Beast (1974), where she portrayed Maya Takigawa, a young woman who joins a convent to uncover the truth behind her mother’s mysterious death.  In addition to her film career, Takigawa has been a prominent figure on Japanese television, starring in several Taiga dramas such as Kaze to Kumo to Niji to (1976), Sanga Moyu (1984), and Kōmyō ga Tsuji (2006).  Takigawa’s versatility extends to her music career. She released several albums and singles, including the 1982 album Yumemigokochi, which featured a blend of pop and city pop styles.  Throughout her career, Takigawa has received various accolades, including the Elan d’or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1976. Her enduring presence in both film and television has solidified her status as a respected and influential figure in Japanese entertainment.
Filmography (54)
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2020Detective Ushio vs. Case Writer Saeko: Last Family
2017
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Kohen - Unryu Ken
2016
Onihei Crime Files: The Final Zenpen - Gonenme no Kyaku
2016
KUHANA!
2016
Kanon
2016
The Exchange Letter
2016
Detective Ballerino
2016Ghost Writer's Homicide Coverage 2 - Writing About a Celebrity's Crime
2015
Onihei Crime Files: Conscience of a Worm
2011
Onihei Crime Files: Sutegoro Takahagi
2010
Onihei Crime Files: Bungoro Amabiki
2009
Onihei Crime Files: The Inside Woman
2008
Onihei Crime Files: Unibrow
2007
