Takami Yoshimoto (吉本 多香美, Yoshimoto Takami, born October 13, 1971) is a Japanese actress known for her role as Rena Yanase in 1996 Ultraman Tiga series. She won the best actress award at the 9th Japan Movie Professional Awards in 1999.[1] She also starred the 1992 edition of "Christmas Express" commercials for the Central Japan Railway Company.
Takami Yoshimoto | |
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| 吉本 多香美 | |
| Born | Takami Yoshimoto (1971-10-13) October 13, 1971 (age 50) Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Actress, Model |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Parent(s) | Susumu Kurobe |
On October 13 1971, Yoshimoto was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the eldest daughter of Susumu Kurobe who portrayed Shin Hayata in the 1966 Ultraman series.[2]
In 1990s, Yoshimoto started her career in drama series and she was known for Ultraman Tiga, which led to the 1998 Ultraman Tiga movie.[3] In 2016, Yoshimoto was Tsukasa Tamaki in Ultraman X The Movie.[4]
Yoshimoto was married in 2001 but divorced about four years later.[2] In 2010, Yoshimoto married again. In 2011, Yoshimoto's son was born. Yoshimoto currently lives in Ishigaki Island with her family.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Ki no ue no sogyo | Hiroshi Toriiyama (Hiromi) | |
| 1998 | Ultraman Tiga & Ultraman Dyna: Warriors of the Star of Light | Rena Yanase | The movie of Ultraman Dyna |
| 1999 | Minazuki | Yumi | |
| 2000 | Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey | Rena Yanase | sequel of Ultraman Tiga |
| 2002 | Jam Films | ||
| 2004 | Tokyo Noir | ||
| 2005 | Mata no Hi no Chika | Chika | |
| 2008 | Great Decisive Battle! The Super 8 Ultra Brothers | Rena Yanase (credited as Rena Hayata) | alternate version of Ultraman Movie |
| 2016 | Ultraman X The Movie | Tsukasa Takami |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Sekai Ururun Taizaiki | ||
| 1996 | Ultraman Tiga | Rena Yanase | 6 episodes |
| 1997 | Agri | ||
| 1998 | Makasete Darling | ||
| 1998 | Shin Mayonaka no Okoku (新・真夜中の王国) | ||
| 1999 | Lipstick | Akiko Nagumo | |
| 1999 | Rasen | Natsumi Aihara | 3 episodes |
| 2000 | Good Job! | ||
| 2000 | Paradise Thirty | ||
| 2001 | Neverland | ||
| 2002 | Omiya | ||
| 2004 | Onyado Kawasemi | ||
| 2005 | Risou no Seikatsu | ||
| 2006 | Taikoki |