Yasuyo Arisa Ushioda is one of the most popular and sought after Japanese actresses, appearing in over 50 television and film productions. In America she acts under the name Arisa because it is easier to pronounce and remember than Yasuyo.
Ushioda was discovered by one of Japan's largest talent agencies, Burning Productions. Within one month of being signed, she was booked to a role as a series regular in a hit television series "Bokura ni Ai o" on Fuji Television, a major Japanese television network.
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She continued to work every season as a regular in many major television series. She was a regular in "Aibo" which aired on TV Asahi, in "Diamond Girl" on Fuji TV, "14 Months" on Nihon TV, "Mito Komon" on TBS, and "Homuratatsu" on NHK. In addition, she is a popular television commercial actress renown for her ability to connect with viewers through expression and emotion.
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Her television credits include:
9 Gakari-Keishicho Sousa 1kka Monogatari, TV Asahi
Onsen Okami No Satsujin Suiri 16, TV Asahi
Keijibeya-Roppingi Okashi Na Sousahan 3, TV Asahi
Kasai Sousakan-Kurenai Renjirou 5, TV Asahi
Jiken 12, TV Asahi
Kyoutarou Nishimura Travel Mystery, TV Asahi
Aibou 8, TV Asahi
AaTanei Jimusho, TV Asahi
Igi Ari! Onna Bengoshi Ooka Norie 7, TV Asahi
Red Light, TV Asahi
14 Kagetsu, Nihon TV
Diamond Girl, Fuji TV
Watari Bantou Kagami Zentarou no Suiri 3, TV Asahi
Taxi Driver no Suiri Nisshi 18, TV Asahi
Flowers for Algernon, Fuji TV
Tsuhanman, TV Asahi
Houigakukyoushitsu no Jiken File X6, TV Asahi
Haruranman 5, Fuji TV
Kizudarake no Love Song, Fuji TV
Jyoshiana, Fuji TV
Aijin no Okite, TV Asahi
YASHA, TV Asahi
Imagine, Fuji TV
Jyoi-Nothing Lasts Forever, Nihon TV
Mitokoumon, TBS
Tsumetaitsuki, Nihon TV
Asohinokuni Yuujyo densetsu Satsujin Jiken, TBS
Ookaetizen, TBS
Wrong Call, TV Asahi
Chuouku no Onna, Fuji TV
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Her film credits include:
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Kihaku (lead), directed by Masatsugu Takase
Minami No Teiou: Hasa no souretsu (lead), produced by Excellent Film, Japan
Naniwa Chuushingura (lead), directed by Sadaki Haginiwa
Minami No Teiou: Gekjyoban (lead), produced by Excellent Film, Japan
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47 Ronin
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Arisa Ushioda is a direct decendent of Matanojyou Ushioda, the highest ranking samurai of the 47 Ronin, now being made into a major motion picture starring Keanu Reeves ("The Matrix") and directed by Carl Rinsch and is currently being written by Chris Morgan ("The Fast & Furious", "Wanted", "Cellular").<p>
47 Ronin chronicles the famous story of a band of Ronin (masterless Samurais) who go on a quest to avenge the death of their master in 18th century Japan. Matanojyou Ushioda carried Kira's head to the front of the grave of their feudal lord after revenge. The story of the 47 Ronin is very much loved by all Japanese for its portrayal of honor and loyalty. <p>
In the Japanese adaptation of 47 Ronin, Naniwa Chusingura, she portrayed Kotomi, a key character and one of the few actresses in the movie. <p>
Sources:
Burning Productions
http://jdorama.com
Official website http://www.wix.com/btownsend/arisaushioda
