Ko Shibasaki

About Ko Shibasaki

Who is it?: Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day: August 05, 1981
Birth Place:  Tokyo, Japan, Japan
Native name: 柴咲 コウ
Occupation: Actress singer
Years active: 1998–present
Genres: Pop
Instruments: Vocals
Labels: Victor Entertainment Stardust Promotion
Associated acts: Masaharu Fukuyama galaxias!
Website: www.koshibasaki.com

Ko Shibasaki

Ko Shibasaki was born on August 05, 1981 in  Tokyo, Japan, Japan, is Actress, Soundtrack. Ko Shibasaki was born on August 5, 1981 in Tokyo. Her real name is Yukie Yamamura (Ko Shibasaki is a main character of her favorite manga). She started her career at 14 when her talent was discovered by a star agent. She has worked in many TV shows and commercials, starting to become more famous thanks to her excellent performance in the movie Batoru rowaiaru (2000) as Mitsuko Soma. She has reached a star status not only in Japan, but all over East Asia. She has also been singing since 2002, releasing her first single, "Trust My Feelings". However, her singing skills were only recognized with her second single, "Tsuki no Shizuku", a song used for the movie Yomigaeri (2002) that was one of the best J-Pop hits of 2003. She is considered one of the glamorous queen of drama, earning millions of yens and going out with bad boys.
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Popular As Ko Shibasaki
Occupation Actress
Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born August 05, 1981 ( Tokyo, Japan, Japan)
Birthday August 05
Town/City  Tokyo, Japan, Japan
Nationality Japan

🌙 Zodiac

Ko Shibasaki’s zodiac sign is Virgo. According to astrologers, Virgos are always paying attention to the smallest details and their deep sense of humanity makes them one of the most careful signs of the zodiac. Their methodical approach to life ensures that nothing is left to chance, and although they are often tender, their heart might be closed for the outer world. This is a sign often misunderstood, not because they lack the ability to express, but because they won’t accept their feelings as valid, true, or even relevant when opposed to reason. The symbolism behind the name speaks well of their nature, born with a feeling they are experiencing everything for the first time.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Ko Shibasaki was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.

Biography/Timeline

2000

Shibasaki debuted in 2000, when she portrayed the cold, deadly and promiscuous Mitsuko Souma in the cult classic Battle Royale. Her acting career took off with this film and also raised her profile across East Asia. Shibasaki also won critical acclaim for her role as Tsubaki Sakurai in the 2001 film Go, which earned her several awards, including the Best Supporting Actress Award of Japanese Academy, the Hōchi Movie Award, the Kinema Junpō Award. Shibasaki has worked in numerous television shows, movies and commercials.

2002

Shibasaki has two musical groups: Koh+ (with Masaharu Fukuyama) and Galaxias! (with Deco*27 and TeddyLoid). Shibasaki made her debut in the music industry in 2002 with her first single, "Trust My Feelings", but she became recognized for her second single, "Tsuki no Shizuku", which was used for the movie Yomigaeri.

2011

Her song "Another World" was the Soundtrack of "Mirai Nikki - Another:World" (2011).

2013

In 2013, Shibasaki made her "Hollywood debut" in 47 Ronin, a Keanu Reeves-led adaptation of the famous Chushingura story of samurai loyalty and revenge. The film is billed as the first ever English-language adaptation of the legend, based on historical events in the early 18th century. She will be starring alongside Hugh Jackman and Fan Bingbing in The Greatest Showman on Earth. In September 2016, she will play the main character Ii Naotora in the NHK Taiga drama TV series "Onna jôshu Naotora" which will broadcast in 2017. Before the film shoots, Shibasaki visited in August the grave of Naotora.

2015

On June 2015 she released her first cover album "Kou Utau". In May 2016 Shibasaki announced that she will publish her second cover Album "Zoku Kou Utau".

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