Yu Aoi
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- Name Yu Aoi
- Japanese: 蒼井優 (あおい ゆう)
- Birthdate: August 17, 1985
- Birthplace: Kasuga-shi, Fukuoka, Japan
- Education: Horikoshi High School, Nihon University
- Height: 160cm
- Blood Type: A
- Talent Agency: Itoh Company Group
Bio
Yu Aoi, born in Kasuga-shi, Fukuoka on August 17th, 1985, is a popular Japanese actress & model. Since elementary school Yu Aoi has been a member of Itoh Company Group (talent agency). In 1999, at the age of 14, Yui made her stage debut as Polly in the musical production "Annie." During the audition process for "Annie," Yu Aoi was chosen over 10,000 other contestants for the role of Polly. Yui Aoi's career blossomed further with her appearance in Shunji Iwai's highly acclaimed film "All About Lily Chou-Chou." In 2002, Yui Aoi's popularity increased further as she was chosen as the 10th "Rehouse Girl" for Japanese real estate company Mitsui Rehouse. Other actresses who gained popularity through Mitsui Rehouse commercials include Rie Miyazawa, Chizuru Ikewaki, and Kaho.
Yu Aoi's major breathrough in acting came with her first starring role in 2004's "Hana and Alice." This would also be her second time working with director Shunji Iwai. In the film, Yu Aoi was able to demonstrate not only her talents in acting, but also her skills in ballet. A five minute ballet performance by Yu Aoi was included during the climatic moments in "Hana and Alice". Yui Aoi would go on to win the 2005 best actress award at the Japanese Professional Movie Award for that performance. Since that time Yu Aoi has kept a busy schedule appearing in a wide variety of different roles. She would also go on to win the best supporting actress award at the Japanese Academy Awards for her role in Sang-il Lee's "Hula Girls" and the Blue Ribbon Award and the Best Actress prize at the Yokohama Film Festival for her work in "Hula Girls" and "Honey and Clover".
Trivia
- Yu Aoi's special skills include ballet, tap dancing, and playing the piano.
Movies
- Rurouni Kenshin (2012) - Megumi Takani
- Tokyo Family | Tokyo Kazoku (2012) - Noriko
- By Chance | Tamatama (2011)
- Vampire (2011)
- Patisserie Coin de rue | Yougashiten Koandoru (2011) - Natsume
- Redline (2010) - (voice)
- The Lightning Tree | Raiou (2010) - Rai / Yu
- FLOWERS (2010)
- About Her Brother | Ototo (2010)
- Good Bye, My Secret Friend | Ikechan to Boku (2009) - narrator
- Honokaa Boy (2009)
- One Million Yen and the Nigamushi Woman (2008)
- Tokyo! (2008) - pizza delivery girl (segment "Shaking Tokyo")
- Best Wishes for Tomorrow | Ashita e no yuigon (2008) - Kazuko Moribe
- Don't Laugh at My Romance (2008)
- Welcome to the Quiet Room Quiet room ni yokoso (2007)
- Rainbow Song Niji no megami (2006) - Kana Sato
- Tekon kinkurito (2006) (voice) - Shiro
- Sugar and Spice: Fumi zekka | Shuga & Supaisu Fumi Zekka (2006) - Girl on the Bus
- Hula Girls Hula garu (2006) - Kimiko Tanikawa
- Bugmaster Mushishi (2006) - Tanyu
- Honey and Clover Hachimitsu to Clover (2006) - Hagu
- Memories of Matsuko Kiraware Matsuko no issho (2006)
- Yamato Otoko-tachi no Yamato (2005) - Taeko
- Henshin (2005) - Kei Hamura
- Shining Boy and Little Randy Hoshi ni natta shonen (2005) - Emi Murakami
- Turtles Are Surprisingly Fast Swimmers Kame wa igai to hayaku oyogu (2005) - Kujaku Ogitani
- Letters from Kanai Nirai Nirai kanai kara no tegami (2005) - Fuki Asato
- Tetsujin 28 Tetsujin niju-hachigo (2005) - Mami Tachibana
- Jukai (2005)
- Sea Cat Umineko (2004) - Miya Noda
- Mask de 41 (2004) - Haruka Kuramochi
- Hana and Alice Hana to Arisu (2004) - Setsuko "Alice" Arisugawa
- 1980 (2003) - Rika
- Worst by Chance Guuzen nimo saiaku na shounen (2003) - Harada's girlfriend
- Harmful Insect Gaichu (2001) - Natsuko
- All About Lily Chou-Chou Riri Shushu no subete (2001) - Shiori Tsuda
TV Dramas
- Shokuzai (WOWOW / 2012) - Sae Kikuchi
- Detective Lovesick | Unubore Deka (TBS / 2010) - Setsuko Konuma (ep.2)
- Ryomaden (NHK / 2010)
- Osen (NTV / 2008)
- Camouflage (WOWOW / 2008)
- Dr. Koto Shinryojo 2006 (Fuji TV / 2006)
- Tiger & Dragon (TBS / 2005)
- Ichiban Taisetsuna Date: Tokyo no Sora Shanghai no Yume (TBS / 2004)
- 14 Months | 14 Getsu Tsuma ga Kodomo ni Kaette Iku (YTV / 2003)
- High School Teacher | Koko kyoshi (TBS / 2003)
- Ao to Shiro de Mizuiro (NTV / 2001)
TV Movies
- Tiger & Dragon Special (TBS / 2005)
- 24 no Hitomi (NTV / 2005)
- Hotel Sunrise HND - Saigo no Stay (TV Tokyo / 2005)
- Nanako to Nanao - Ane to Otouto ni nareru Hi (NHK / 2004)
Photo Books
- Kyou Konogoro (2008)
- Kaiten Table wa Mutsukashii (2008)
- Dandelion (2007)
- Travel Sand (2005)
- From Yu (2003)
- Yu (2001)
Awards
- "Best Supporting Actress" ("About Her Brother") - 2010 (23rd) Nikkan Sports Film Awards - December 28, 2010
- "Rookie of the Year" - 2007 (30th) Japan Academy Prize - February 16, 2007
- "Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role" (Hula Girls) - 2007 (30th) Japan Academy Prize - February 16, 2007
- "Best Actress" ("Hula Girls"/"Honey and Clover") - 2006 (49th) Blue Ribbon Awards - February 13, 2007
- "Best Newcomer" ("Hula Girls") - 2006 (19th) Nikkan Sports Film Awards - December 28, 2006
Anri Okamaulana Says:
Jan 25 2012 2:38 pm
I love her acting,,,
fall in love since saw her ballet perform at hana and alice...
T Says:
Aug 07 2011 1:50 pm
I want to have a baby with her.
momo Says:
Jul 26 2011 5:02 pm
She is multi-talented which is awesome, She and Japanese band 'Chatmonchy' have also performed together. That is a Super Great Performance.
Ki Says:
Oct 21 2010 11:32 am
I came this -><- close to watching the world premiere of "The Lightning Tree" at the Pusan International Film Festival, but the movie played outdoors and heavy rains that evening made me leave before the movie started. I didn't want to leave but I also didn't want to see a real life lightning tree happen in front of me either. Even though I missed the world premiere I did get to watch Yu Aoi, Masaki Okada, & dir. Ryuichi Hiroki make a live appearance at the PIFF village for a Q&A session. Here's some photos of that :
cathrina Says:
Apr 04 2010 12:25 pm
She has the MOST INNOCENT face of all. :-bd
TD Says:
Aug 21 2009 12:33 pm
She's absolutely adorable and also a great actress who only seems to get better and better for every movie she's participating in. And it's really amazing how she participate in so many good movies (according to me) and so few bad ones. I hope to meet her some day.
Lin Says:
Jun 22 2009 8:50 am
Watashiwa lina-desu,Yuroshiku! I really and really admired to be like Aoi-chan...because she's very talented,really AMAZING!!!at first time i'd watched her movie in HACHIMITSU TO CLOVER...i was like...oh man...she's really kawaii + i d k how to describe h
anastassia Says:
May 31 2009 1:15 am
She was my first rank favorite actress. I thought I have seen all the talented Japanese actress out there and when I sam her on OSEN i was like bump, WOW!! She was extremely talented. Then, I read her profile in WIKI and I'm so surprised on how many international prestigious award she has received. Much more and professional than Ueno Juri. She is very brilliant when she did not only received lead actress but she smartly choosen her supporting character as well and that has been highly critically praised and awarded
She may not very known in dramas fans like Ueno Juri but she a high ranking place in international acclaimed. There is no role that she can't play. And her beauty is very different and exotic as well.
She is my first rank now. Beat my Ueno Juri, Fukatsu Eri, Takeuchi and many more.
She is super star, just look at her tiny role you can see how talented she is and even that tiny role has made her won a prestigious award. HOW GREAT SHE IS AS AN ACTRESS!!
Balsa Says:
Feb 14 2009 6:37 am
Great actress with tremendous presence on screen. She looks small, cute and a bit fragile but her acting is incredible.
Radharn Says:
Dec 16 2008 12:54 am
She's very pretty and talented. She's great in Rainbow Song.