Maki Yko (born Yko Kanamori on October 15, 1982) is a Japanese actress who is signed to Soyokaze.
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USD $1 Million approx
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Maki Yko (born Yko Kanamori on October 15, 1982) is a Japanese actress who is signed to Soyokaze. Maki has appeared in various films, including Infection (2004) and The Grudge (2004), both of which she directed.
Biography
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Maki made her film debut in 2001, at the age of 19, in the film Drug. Her cinematic career took off when she was cast as Aya in The Princess Blade, a 2001 adaptation of the manga Lady Snowblood. Maki later made her stage debut in the 2002 play Cross. Maki stated in November 2008 that she had married a 26-year-old man who was not from the Japanese entertainment industry. She also revealed that she was expecting a child.
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Drug | Miki Kondō |
| The Princess Blade | Aya | |
| 2003 | Battle Royale II: Requiem | Maki Sōda |
| 2004 | Kamikaze Girls | BTSSB Staff |
| Ren'ai Shōsetsu (恋愛小説) | Mami Suzuki | |
| A Perfect Day for Love Letters | Rino Katasé | |
| Infection | Yūko Kirino | |
| Break Through! | Gang-ja Chun | |
| The Grudge | Yoko | |
| Do Androids Dream of Electric Santa? (short film) | ||
| 2005 | In the Pool | Yoko Maki |
| Summer Time Machine Blues | Yui Itō | |
| Veronika Decides to Die | Towa | |
| 2006 | In the Pool | Yoko Maki |
| The Vanished (雨の町, Ame no Machi) | Fumio Kōsaka | |
| Sway | Chieko Kawabata | |
| The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift | Major Boswell's Girlfriend | |
| Udon | Yui Itō | |
| A Delicious Way to Kill (おいしい殺し方, Oishii Koroshikata) | Marii Tōdaiji | |
| Tokyo Friends: The Movie | Ryōko Fujiki | |
| 2008 | Flying Rabbits (フライング☆ラビッツ) | Chinatsu Kakiuchi |
| 2009 | SP | Eri Sasamoto |
| 2011 | Hard Romantic-er | |
| Looking for a True Fiancee | ||
| Genji Monogatari: Sennen no Nazo | Fujitsubo | |
| 2013 | Like Father, Like Son | |
| The Ravine of Goodbye | ||
| Sue, Mai & Sawa: Righting the Girl Ship | Maiko Okamura | |
| 2015 | The Lion Standing in the Wind | |
| Nōnai Poison Berry | Ichiko Sakurai | |
| 2016 | After the Storm | Kyoko |
| 2018 | The Blood of Wolves | Rikako |
| Yakiniku Dragon | Shizuka | |
| 2021 | A Day with No Name | |
| Ride or Die | ||
| The Cursed Sanctuary X | Hoshino | |
| 2022 | A Man | |
| The Confidence Man JP: Episode of the Hero | ||
| 2023 | Nemesis: The Movie | Nagisa Kanda |
| Undercurrent | Kanae |
TV dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Form | Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Hakoiri Musume! (ハコイリムスメ!, Shurayukihime) | Natsuko | series | Ep.2,4 |
| Mōdōken Kuīru no Isshō (盲導犬クイールの一生) | series | Ep.1,2,4-7 | ||
| Kao (顔) | Sae Takeuchi | series | Ep.9 | |
| 2004 | Kurokawa no Techō (黒革の手帖) | series | Ep.5-7 | |
| Toride naki Mono (砦なき者) | Meiko Furuya | one-episode | - | |
| 2006 | Jikō Keisatsu (時効警察) | Ritsuko Tachibana | series | Ep.8 |
| 2007 | Fūrin Kazan | Princess Miru | Taiga drama | Ep.26-?? |
| Watashitachi no Kyōkasho | Saki Ōshiro | series | regular | |
| SP | Eri Sasamoto | series | regular | |
| 2008 | Weekly Maki Yoko (週刊真木よう子, Shūkan Maki Yōko) | - | omnibus | regular |
| Loss:Time:Life (ロス:タイム:ライフ) | Kiyomi Horiike | omnibus | Ep.8 | |
| Walkin' Butterfly (ウォーキン☆バタフライ) | Chinatsu Kakiuchi | series | Ep.9 | |
| 6jikango ni Kimi wa shinu (6時間後に君は死ぬ) | Mio Harada | one-episode | - | |
| 2010 | Ryōmaden | Narasaki Ryō (aka Oryō) | Taiga drama | recurring |
| 2019 | Voice: 110 Emergency Control Room | Hikari Tachibana | series | regular |
| 2021 | Nemesis | Mizuho Kanda / Nagisa Kanda | series | recurring |
| 2022 | Lost Man Found | Herself | series | Cameo; ep. 5 |
Direct-to-video films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Pelican Road (ペリカンロード) | Emiko Sakura |
| 2005 | Tokyo Friends | Ryōko Fujiki |
Commercials
- Lotte - Ao Toppo (2000)
- JR East - Omiya Station version (2005)
- Meiji Seika - Xylish (2005)
- TBS and Dentsu - Green Film Project: everyday (2008)
- Shiseido - Integrate (2008)
- Lipton - The Royal (2008)
Other works
Music
- "Hoshikage no Komichi" (星影の小径, "Starry Path") (2011) (Tokyo No. 1 Soul Set collaboration, on their album Subete Hikari)
- "Saisakizaka" (2013) (single, produced by Ringo Sheena)
Photobooks
- LIP (2003)
- Gekkan Maki Yoko (2007)
- Gekkan Maki Yoko Special (2008)
Anime
- Michiko to Hatchin (2008–2009) – Michiko Malandro
Video game
- Yakuza 6: The Song of Life (2016) – Kiyomi Kasahara
| Body Measurements | 32-26-32 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 3 inches (1.6 m) |
| Weight | 56 kg (125 lbs) |
| Waist | 26 inches |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Eye Color | Brown |
| Shoe Size | 7 US |
| Dress Size | 4 US |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 40 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | October 15, 1982 |
| Full Name | Yôko Maki |
| Profession | Actress |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthplace | Inzai, Chiba, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Yoko Maki Education
Qualification: Graduated Related Archival File: Full Biography of Areeka Haq
School: Inzai Municipal Kikari Junior High School
Yoko Maki Career
Profession: Actress
Known For: The Ravine of Goodbye (2013)
Net Worth: USD $1 Million approx
Family & Relatives
Father: Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Marital Status: Divorced
Ex Spouse: Reo Katayama (m. 2008–2015)
Yoko Maki Favorites
Hobbies: Singing, Travelling, Internet Surfing
Favorite Destination: London, Paris
Favorite Food: Spanish Food
Favorite Color: Black, White
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