[t3n5h1_chu_k015h173]

Name: 柴咲コウ
Name (romaji): Shibasaki Kou
Real name: 山村幸恵 / Yamamura Yukie
Profession: Actress and singer
Birthdate: 1981-Aug-05
Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
Height: 160cm
Star sign: Leo
Blood type: B
Talent agency: Stardust (http://www.stardust....shibasaki.html)


Mini Biography


Kou Shibasaki started her career at 14 when her talent was discovered by a star agent. She is one of the coutry's top-tier actresses having starred in many TV shows, films and commercials. She became famous for her excellent performance in the controversial Battle Royale(2000) film which has brought her fame not only in Japan but all over East Asia.


TV Shows


Galileo as Utsumi Kaoru (Fuji TV, 2007)
Dr. Koto Shinryojo 2006 as Hoshino Ayaka (Fuji TV, 2006)
Orange Days as Hagio Sae (TBS, 2004)
Dr. Koto Shinryojo as Hoshino Ayaka (Fuji TV, 2003)
Good Luck!! as Ogawa Ayumi (TBS, 2003)
Renai Hensachi as Yoshizawa Chie (Fuji TV, 2002)
Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi as Mizamini coopera Yuki (Fuji TV, 2002)
Yume no California as Ooba Kotomi (TBS, 2002)
Let's Go Nagata-cho (NTV, 2001)
Face as Okuno Asako (NTV, 2001)


TV Show Theme Songs


KISS mini coopere (under the alias KOH+), theme song for Galileo (Fuji TV, 2007)
Hito Koi Meguri, theme song for Sunadokei (TBS, 2007)
Invitation, theme song for Taiyo no Uta (TBS, 2006)
Kage, theme song for Byakuyako (TBS, 2006)
Katachi Aru Mono, theme song for Sekai no Chuushin de, Ai wo Sakebu (TBS, 2004)
Omoide Dake de wa Tsurasugiru, for Dr Koto - Shinryoujo (TBS, 2003)
Nemurenai Yoru wa Nemuranai Yume wo, theme song for Egao no Hosoku (TBS, 2003)


Movie Theme Songs


Sai Ai with Fukuyama Masaharu theme song for Yogisha X no Kenshin (http://www.yougisha-x.com) (2008)
Prism theme song for Sono Toki wa Kare ni Yoroshiku / When You See Him, Say Hello For Me (http://www.sonokare.com/)
(2007)

Tsuki no Shizuku theme song for [Yomigaeri / Resurrection] (2002)


Movies


Yogisha X no Kenshin (http://www.yougisha-x.com) (2008)
Shaolin Shojo (http://www.shaolingirl.jp/) (2008)
Maiko Haaaan!!! (http://www.maikohaaaan.com/index.html) (2007)
Dororo (http://www.dororo.jp/) (2007) as Dororo
Nihon chinbotsu (http://nc06.jp/) (2006)
Kiraware Matsuko no Isshou (http://kiraware.goo.ne.jp/) (2006)
Kenchou no Hoshi (http://kaikaku-movie.jp/) (2006)
Hokuto no Ken (voice) (2005)
Maison de Himiko (http://www.himiko-movie.com/) (2005)
Sekai no Chuushin de Ai o Sakebu (http://aiosakebu.yahoo.co.jp/) (2004)
Chakushin Ari / One Missed Call (http://en.wikipedia..../Chakushin_Ari) (2004)
Yomigaeri (2003)
Drive (2002)
Kewaishi (2002)
Soundtrack (2001)
Battle Royale - Survival Program (http://www.battleroyalethemovie.com/)
Go! (2001)
Kakashi (2001)
Battle Royale (2000)
Tokyo Trash Baby (2000)
Tokyo Raiders (2000)


CM


Epson EMP-TWD1 Projector (2005)


Recognitions


55th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Galileo (2007)
33rd Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress for Sora Kara Furu Ichioku no Hoshi (2002)

[strawberrynkiwi]

I love her. Kou is so spunky. She can be a total tomboy, but when she needs to sexy and glamorous, she is there and grabbing everyone's attention.

My favorite drama/pairing is in Orange Days with Tsumabuki Sotoshi. Dororo wasn't all that bad either.
I was really happy when I heard bout those two in real life, which is rare, usually I sob for awhile, until I accept it.
It's too bad that they aren't together anymore, they have really good chemistry on screen. I am sure its off screen too.

[hungrycollegeboy]

She really pretty!!

I first saw her in Battle Royale.

[xtweeek]

I love her. Kou is so spunky. She can be a total tomboy, but when she needs to sexy and glamorous, she is there and grabbing everyone's attention.

My favorite drama/pairing is in Orange Days with Tsumabuki Sotoshi. Dororo wasn't all that bad either.
I was really happy when I heard bout those two in real life, which is rare, usually I sob for awhile, until I accept it.
It's too bad that they aren't together anymore, they have really good chemistry on screen. I am sure its off screen too.

they aren't together anymore?!

i LOVE her. i think shes a really good actress and shes definitely beautiful and versatile with the roles she chooses. GREAT actress.

[t3n5h1_chu_k015h173]

they aren't together anymore?!

Yeah that's true, Kou got a new bf already


Shibasaki finds new love with UVERworld's Takuya?
Thu, December 11, 2008 (1:05am EST)
Singer/actress Kou Shibasaki has found a new boyfriend, says the newest issue of Josei Seven. She was recently spotted with TAKUYA∞, the vocalist of rock band UVERworld, which finally achieved its first #1 single last month with the "Mobile Suit Gundam 00" theme song "Hakanakumo Towa no Kanashi."

According to the magazine, the two were already acquainted, but they met again in the fall at a gathering with their musician friends, and they immediately hit it off. On December 5, Shibasaki attended UVERworld's concert at the Nippon Budokan. In addition, Josei Seven reported that they spent three consecutive nights together on dates. The magazine also published a photo of them at a Christmas illumination event in Roppongi.

Since 2005, Shibasaki had been dating actor Satoshi Tsumabuki, who co-starred with her in the drama series "Orange Days." Many thought they were headed for marriage, but in light of this news, it seems that they have already broken up.

[xtweeek]

^awwwwwwwww :[

they were an awesome couple

i cant believe she let him go but i still love her <3 i'd envy her more if she were still with satoshi tsumabuki though

[strawberrynkiwi]

I love UVERworld's music though! Dunno who is Takuya guy is but I guess Kou found it better to date a musician.
But I think Kou and Satoshi are on good terms, plus isn't Dororo 2 coming out soon?

[xtweeek]

^i hope so.

wouldnt it be awesome if they got back together after she realized what a great guy he is after she loses him and then got back together again?! lollll ...

[aruna_irani]

I love Kou

she is indeed pretty and talented.
I like her voice

[lilcrash]

I love her voice too! KOH+!!!

I wonder what's her next project? Is it a movie?

I need to watch Orange Days! ^^

[goodnessgracious]

Shibasaki Kou is probably my favourite Japanese actress. I really enjoyed seeing her in Battle Royale , Orange Days, GO and Good Luck.
By the way, Battle Royale is a definite must watch! Even though I dislike horror, this movie is amazing. It was the fist Japanese movie I have ever seen. Back then, I wasn't into Asian cinema and I had no idea how great the cast was. Shibasaki Kou, Chiyaki Kuriyama, Takeshi Kitano, Masanobu Ando, Sosuke Takaoka -all in one movie!!!
You guys should also watch GO. Shibasaki Kou plays the female lead. Her and Yosuke Kubozuka have mind-blowing chemistry in this one. There is lots of skinship, which is quite rare for a Japanese production. It is a really great movie and is one of my all-time favourites.

[t3n5h1_chu_k015h173]

Kou Shibasaki rocks out for "Otomen"
Thu, July 2, 2009 (3:04am EDT)


Actress Kou Shibasaki is reportedly tackling her first rock tune for the new Fuji TV drama series "Otomen," set to premiere on August 1. She is singing the theme song, titled "Rabaso ~lover soul~."

Shibasaki wrote the lyrics specifically to match the drama, which stars Masaki Okada as a popular high school boy who secretly has very feminine interests, such as shojo manga.

The song is expected to be released as a CD single in September.

[mz.LA]

oh man...so satoshi and her WERE forreal?!
darnit i'm all late. loved their on-screen chemistry for sure; wish i could've seen their offscreen one too ;C

[lilcrash]

Thanks goodnessgracious for the recommendations! I watched them all!
Also I watched Chakushin Ari (One Missed Call)...also quite scary...lol..I had a nightmare after watching that movie.

My favorites would be Galileo, Good Luck!, Orange Days & Go!

Thanks t3n5h1_chu_k015h173 for the news~
Definitely looking out for the song "Rabaso ~lover soul~" when it comes out!

[t3n5h1_chu_k015h173]

Shibasaki splits from Takuya
Thu, January 28, 2010 (5:44am EST)


Actress Kou Shibasaki (28) and UVERworld vocalist TAKUYA∞ (30) have reportedly broken up. Multiple people familiar with the couple say that they drifted apart due to their busy schedules, and they parted ways at the end of last year.

Shibasaki and TAKUYA∞ were first revealed as a couple in December 2008. At the start of 2009, they became busier with their careers, leaving them little time to spend together.

Shibasaki has been busy with film and television roles, as well as preparing for an upcoming singing tour. Meanwhile, UVERworld went on two tours last year and have another one lined up for this spring. The band is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its formation and the 5th anniversary of their major label debut.

[t3n5h1_chu_k015h173]

"Ooku" cast includes Horikita, Tamaki
Mon, February 15, 2010 (7:20pm EST)


Additional cast members have been revealed for the upcoming live-action film "Ooku," which stars Kou Shibasaki (28) and Arashi's Kazunari Ninomiya (26). Joining them are Maki Horikita (21), Hiroshi Tamaki (30), Sadao Abe (39), and Kanjani8's Tadayoshi Okura (24).

Directed by Fuminori Kaneko, the film is an adaptation of the Fumi Yoshinaga manga of the same name. The story is a historical fiction set during the Edo period, in which a mysterious disease significantly reduces Japan's male population, resulting in women becoming the dominant members of society.

In December, it was revealed that Shibasaki is playing the role of the female shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune, while Ninomiya is playing the part of Mizuno, a young man who joins the ranks of the "ooku" (the "inner chambers"). Horikita has been cast as O-nobu, the childhood friend of Mizuno who harbors feelings for him.

Tamaki, Abe, and Okura will play key members of the ooku. Tamaki's character is Matsushima, a high-ranking member of the elite O-chuurou class. Abe is playing Sugimini coopera, a low-ranking member who has served for many years but has given up on promotion. Okura, who is making his big screen debut in this film, has been cast as Mizuno's rival, the expert swordsman Tsuruoka.

"Ooku" is scheduled for release on October 1.