Mariko Kaga

Known for ActingBorn 1943-12-11 (age 82)Tokyo, Japan

Mariko Kaga (born December 11 , 1943) is a Japanese actress and TV presenter. Her real name is Masako Kaga. She made her film debut in 1962 with Tears in the Lion's Mane. Her leading role in the film Monday Yuka, in which she co-starred with Akira Nakao and Yoko Yamamoto , is one of her most well-known works. She went on to appear in numerous films and dramas, and became a popular actress thanks to her devilish looks and excellent acting skills. On the other hand, she was labeled as "sassy" because she was always outspoken and assertive, and became known for her sharp character image, which caused a stir with her words and actions. After returning to Japan in June 1965, she appeared in the Shiki Theatre Company 's play Ondine , which was a huge success with full houses every day. It was on this stage that she first discovered the joy of being an actress, and from then on she decided to pursue acting in earnest.Read more

Movies & web series

Paper Lantern

Miotsukushi

Gate of Youth 2

Yasuragi no Sato

Around 40

Hikage-Mono

My Destiny

Three Faces of Love

The Radish and the Carrot

SMAP×SMAP

Princess Go

Toshiie and Matsu

Yasuragi no Toki: Michi

Soup Opera

Hana Yori Dango: Final

Your Hands are Whispering

Yakuza Ladies Revisited 2

Saya: Perspective in Love

Tokyo Bandwagon

Love Letter

Hakuchô no uta nanka kikoenai

Tales of the Bizarre

The Lone Ume Tree

Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting

The Creature Called Man

The Time of Reckoning

Muddy River

Spring Bell

Mission To Kill

Pale Flower

Mahjong Horoki

Patisserie Coin De Rue

Festival of Dreams

Lover's Time

Until Evening

Gokudo of Kamagasaki

Nippon Paradise

Silence Has No Wings

The Temple of the Golden Pavillion

Oración

A Legend or Was It?

Only on Mondays

A Scream from Nowhere

Mount Hakkoda

Kagero-za

Snow Country

Minami-kun is my lover!?

Wild Cop