Yumi Takigawa

Yumi Takigawa

Born 1951-02-16 (age 75) Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
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Biography

Yumi Takigawa (多岐川裕美) is a Japanese actress and singer born on February 16, 1951, in Tokyo. She began her career in the early 1970s and has since appeared in over 50 films and numerous television dramas. Takigawa is particularly known for her roles in the nunsploitation genre, notably in School of the Holy Beast (1974), where she portrayed Maya Takigawa, a young woman who joins a convent to uncover the truth behind her mother’s mysterious death. 

In addition to her film career, Takigawa has been a prominent figure on Japanese television, starring in several Taiga dramas such as Kaze to Kumo to Niji to (1976), Sanga Moyu (1984), and Kōmyō ga Tsuji (2006). 

Takigawa’s versatility extends to her music career. She released several albums and singles, including the 1982 album Yumemigokochi, which featured a blend of pop and city pop styles. 

Throughout her career, Takigawa has received various accolades, including the Elan d’or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1976. Her enduring presence in both film and television has solidified her status as a respected and influential figure in Japanese entertainment.

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Nemuri Kyōshirō
Graveyard of Honor
Graveyard of Honor

1975

as Chieko Ishikawa

Aspiration
Virus
Virus

1980

as Asami Noriko

Discord
Discord

2020

as Mikie Katou

The Bullet Train
The Bullet Train

1975

as SAS Staff

The Transgressor
The Transgressor

1974

as Maya Takigawa

Veronika Decides to Die
Veronika Decides to Die

2005

as Kyoko (Towa's mother)

New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion

1976

as Nami Matsushima

Magnitude 7.9
Gonin 2
Gonin 2

1996

as Yoko Toyama

Jubaku: Spellbound
Jubaku: Spellbound

1999

as Nobue Aoki

Kanei Chronicles
Kanei Chronicles

1991

as Sawa

The Woman Who Makes Cocoon
Karate Bear Fighter
Karate Bear Fighter

1975

as Chiako