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Yoshiko Tanaka
Actor

Yoshiko Tanaka

8 Apr 1956Born
21 Apr 2011Died
55Age at death
63Credits

Biography

Yoshiko Tanaka (田中 好子, Tanaka Yoshiko, April 8, 1956 – April 21, 2011) was a Japanese actress. She was also famous as a member of the pop group Candies. While a member of Candies, Tanaka was known by the nickname "Sue"   Still at the height of its popularity, the group disbanded in 1978.  Tanaka was also the sister-in-law of the well-known actress Masako Natsume.

Tanaka was born in Adachi, Tokyo, Japan. In her Candies period her nickname was Sue. She also had a role in Godzilla vs. Biollante, portraying Asuka Okouchi. She won the award for best actress at the 14th Hochi Film Award for Black Rain. In 1991, she married golfer Kazuo Odate, and was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992.

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In October 2010, Tanaka's cancer relapsed and she died on April 21, 2011. She was 55 years old at the time of her death.

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Known for

Filmography

  1. TBA愛のホットラインSeries (1 episode)
  2. 2011Maid for PleasureSeries: Yukimura Akie (2 episodes)
  3. 2010Tenohira no memoFilm: 折川福実
  4. 2010Hitsudan HostessFilm: Emiko Saito
  5. 2009Tokyo DogsSeries: Kyoko Takakura (10 episodes)
  6. 2007SmileFilm: Yukie Inotani
  7. 2007Best Wishes for TomorrowFilm: Aiko Mizutani
  8. 2007OyajiFilm: Toshiko Numata
  9. 2007Winds From ZeroFilm: Keiko Mogi
  10. 2007An Eraser in My HeadFilm: Kono Azusa
  11. 2006ArigatouFilm
  12. 2006Just One LoveSeries: Mitsuko Tsukioka (10 episodes)
  13. 2005The Deep RedFilm: Kayo Saiko
  14. 2005二つの嘘　同窓会殺人事件Series (1 episode)
  15. 2005Red ConfusionSeries: Oshima Toshie (3 episodes)
  16. 2005Seishu Hanaoka no TsumaSeries (5 episodes)
  17. 2004InstallFilm: Megumi Kasa
  18. 2004Kusa no ranFilm
  19. 2003Touch a DreamFilm: Yoshi
  20. 2003Women in the MirrorFilm: Masako
  21. 2001Honke no YomeSeries (10 episodes)
  22. 2001ChurasanSeries: Kohagura Katsuko (169 episodes)
  23. 2000Ring 0Film: Akiko Miyaji
  24. 1999TeppenSeries (11 episodes)
  25. 1999Railroad ManFilm: Akiko Sugiura
  26. 1998Precious TimeSeries: Yaeko Kano (12 episodes)
  27. 1998FriendshipFilm
  28. 1997Beach BoysSeries: Keiko Izumi (12 episodes)
  29. 1997FutariSeries (11 episodes)
  30. 1996Salaryman Senka: Tanshin FuninFilm
  31. 1996SMAP×SMAPSeries: Bistro Guest (1 episode)
  32. 1995Salaryman SenkaFilm
  33. 1995A Son of the Good EarthSeries (11 episodes)
  34. 1995Hanayome wa 16-sai!Series (10 episodes)
  35. 1995Hashiran ka!Series: 浦田小夜子 (151 episodes)
  36. 1995The detective whose path was crossed by a snakeFilm
  37. 1995A Last NoteFilm
  38. 1994The Unconcealed WomanFilm
  39. 1994Ie Naki KoSeries (12 episodes)
  40. 1994SakuraFilm: Chikako Sato
  41. 1993Nikushimi ni HohoendeSeries (11 episodes)
  42. 1993憎しみに微笑んでSeries (1 episode)
  43. 1993The Tomb & the DivorceFilm: Atsuko Ishino
  44. 1993Araki Mataemon: Duel at Kagiya CornersFilm
  45. 1992Godzilla vs. MothraFilm: Asuka Okouchi
  46. 1992Pinwheel Hamakichi's SpellSeries (6 episodes)
  47. 1992Pinwheel Hamakichi's SpellFilm
  48. 1991The Paradise GardenFilm
  49. 1991Kimi no na waSeries: 西崎（→後宮→水沢）悠起枝 (312 episodes)
  50. 1990Don't touch the thief!Series: Mayumi Konno (1 episode)
  51. 1989Godzilla vs. BiollanteFilm: Asuka Okouchi
  52. 1989Black RainFilm: Yasuko
  53. 1987Kaibyō Koi-ga-fuchiFilm
  54. 1985Yume-ChiyoFilm: Kurenai
  55. 1984Kokoru wa Itsumo Ramune IroSeries: 若杉ワカナ (152 episodes)
  56. 1983誰もが信じられない！Film: Mitsuko Iga
  57. 1983OshinSeries: Hatsuko (297 episodes)
  58. 1982The Man from ShimizuFilm
  59. 1982Eternal MonumentFilm: Haruko Kaura
  60. 1981Onna TaikokiSeries: Shino (50 episodes)
  61. 1980The First CatchFilm
  62. 1976The Roads Men TravelSeries: Singer (1 episode)
  63. 1975Justice! Allies! Everybody Gather!!Film

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