Ko Shibasaki
Yukie Yamamura, better known as Ko Shibasaki, is a Japanese actress and singer who has performed in numerous television shows, movies, and commercials. She is managed by Stardust Promotion.
Biography
Acting career
Shibasaki debuted in 2000, when she portrayed the cold and deadly Mitsuko Souma in the cult classic film Battle Royale. 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, and the Kinema Junpō Award.In 2013, Shibasaki made her U.S. film debut in 47 Ronin, a Keanu Reeves-led adaptation of the famous Chushingura story of samurai loyalty and revenge. The film was billed as the first ever English-language adaptation of the legend, based on historical events in the early 18th century. In 2017, she played the main character Ii Naotora in the NHK Taiga drama TV series . Before the series was filmed, Shibasaki visited the grave of Naotora.
Music career
Shibasaki has two musical groups: Koh+ and Galaxias!.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.
Although she does not compose her own music, Kō Shibasaki writes the lyrics for most of her songs. Many of her singles have become theme songs for various films, dramas, and commercials. Her single "Lover Soul" was the ending theme song for the live action drama Otomen.
Her song "Another World" was the soundtrack of "Mirai Nikki - Another:World".
In June 2015, Shibasaki released her first cover album Kou Utau, and in June 2016, she released her second cover album Zoku Kou Utau.
Filmography
Film
Television
Discography
Shibasaki has sold over 4 million singles combined.Studio albums
| Title | Album information | Oricon peak position |
| Mitsu |
| 2 |
| Hitori Asobi | 6 | |
| Kiki | 3 | |
| Love Paranoia | 2 | |
| Circle Cycle | 3 | |
| Lyrical Wonder | 20 | |
| Ko Utau | 12 | |
| Zoku Ko Utau | 10 |
Compilation albums
| Title | Album information | Oricon peak position |
| Single Best |
| 1 |
| The Back Best | 3 | |
| Love&Ballad Selection | 9 |
Singles
DVDs
Awards
Movies
- For her role in the 2001 movie Go:
| Award ceremony | Award | Result | |
| 25th | Japan Academy Prize | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Newcomer of the Year | |
| 75th | Kinema Junpo Best 10 | Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role | |
| 26th | Hochi Film Award | Best Supporting Actress | |
| 23rd | Yokohama Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | |
| 44th | Blue Ribbon Awards | Best New Artist | |
| 14th | Nikkan Sports Film Award | Best New Artist | |
| 56th | Mainichi Film Award | Sports Nippon Grand Prix Newcomer of the Year | |
| 11th | Tokyo Sports Film Award | Best New Artist | |
| 12th | Japan Film Critics Awards | Best New Artist | |
| 16th | Takasaki Film Festival | Best New Actress |
- For her role in the 2005 movie House of Himiko:
| Award ceremony | Award | Result | |
| 29th | Fumiko Yamaji Awards | Best Actress | |
| 1st | Osaka Film Festival | Best performance by an actress in a leading role |