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田中好子

田中好子

Acting1956Adachi, Tokyo, Japan

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. 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

Acting History

2010
Hitsudan Hostess
as Emiko Saito
Tenohira no memo
as 折川福実
2009
Tokyo Dogs
TVas Kyoko Takakura10 eps
2007
Oyaji
as Toshiko Numata
Winds From Zero
as Keiko Mogi
Best Wishes for Tomorrow
as Aiko Mizutani
Smile
as Yukie Inotani
2006
Just One Love
TVas Mitsuko Tsukioka10 eps
2004
Install
as Megumi Kasa
2001
Churasan
TVas Kohagura Katsuko169 eps
2000
Ring 0
as Akiko Miyaji
1999
Railroad Man
as Akiko Sugiura
1998
Precious Time
TVas Yaeko Kano12 eps
1997
Beach Boys
TVas Keiko Izumi12 eps
1996
1991
Kimi no na wa
TVas 西崎(→後宮→水沢)悠起枝312 eps
1990
Don't touch the thief!
TVas Mayumi Konno1 eps
1989
Black Rain
as Yasuko
Godzilla vs. Biollante
as Asuka Okouchi
1985
Yume-Chiyo
as Kurenai
1984
Kokoru wa Itsumo Ramune Iro
TVas 若杉ワカナ152 eps
1983
Oshin
TVas Hatsuko297 eps
1981
Onna Taikoki
TVas Shino50 eps
1977
The Roads Men Travel
TVas Singer1 eps

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
4/8/1956
Day of Death
4/21/2011
Place of Birth
Adachi, Tokyo, Japan
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