Kanako Enomoto


Kanako Enomoto is a Japanese actress.

History

Biography

Enomoto first attracted public attention at age 12 when she was selected the Astel phone company's spokesmodel. By 14, she had become one of the many "J-Idol" girls with the publication of her first photobook, "Fourteen". She would go on to shoot several other successful photobooks such as "Edge", "Marugoto Kanako", "Michi" , "Koko, Soko, Asoko" and "Meirai" . Throughout this time she appeared on the covers of magazines and shot videos that complemented her photobook projects.
In time, Enomoto began to distinguish herself from the "Visual Queen" field by embarking on an acting career. "Little sister" roles gave way to action and comedy, and then finally mature roles that garnered critical praise. She won a "Best Supporting Actress" award for her portrayal of a mentally-challenged young woman in the drama series "Flowers for Algernon" and received universally enthusiastic reviews for her role in the feature-length art-house film "Inu-Neko" which premiered in 2004. Enomoto has also worked as a radio host for the Fuji network, as a television presenter, and has made many guest appearances on television talk and variety shows.

Personal life

Enomoto married baseball player Kazuhiro Sasaki on May 9, 2005. They have a son, born prematurely on 29 April 2005. She also lives with her husband's two children by his ex-wife. Enomoto's public activities stopped as she devoted herself to home life, although she did appear together with her husband on on 17 June 2006. She recently gave birth to her second child.
Throughout her life, Enomoto has practiced music and dancing, and she enjoys cooking. She published a cookbook of her favourite recipes in 2003. She also released a CD of her singing in 2002.

Filmography

Television

Here is a list of dramas Enomoto has appeared in:
  1. Kyanpasu nooto
  2. Iguana no musume
  3. Osorubeshi! Otonashi Karen-san
  4. P. A.
  5. Kawaii dake ja dame kashira?
  6. Virtual Girl
  7. Tadaima manshitsu
  8. Shoushimin keen
  9. Fuudofaito supesharu
  10. Golden Bowl
  11. Aruganon ni Hanataba wo
  12. Niji no kanata ''

    Movies

  13. Yurika-chan
  14. Tokimeki Memorial
  15. Inuneko