Chieko Baisho

Who is this?

Chieko Baisho (倍賞 千恵子, Baishō Chieko; born June 29, 1941) is a Japanese actress and singer. In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the Otoko wa Tsurai yo series from 1969 until 1995. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for Best Actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for A Distant Cry from Spring.

Career

1. 1941
   Born
2. 1962
   Won Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year
3. 1976
   Won Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actress
4. 1981
   Won Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
5. 1987
   Won Kinuyo Tanaka Award
6. 2005
   Won Medal with Purple Ribbon
7. Member of Japanese Singers Association

Trivia

• •Place of birth: Tokyo
• •Citizenship: Japan
• •Known as: actor, seiyū, singer, recording artist
• •Plays: voice
• •Spouse: Reijirō Koroku