Kaori Momoi

Who is Kaori Momoi?
Sparkling like a diamond, this multi-faceted artist creates a wave of interest wherever she goes.
Tracing her roots is easy enough: Momoi was born in Tokyo, and at the young age of 12 traveled to London to study dance at the Royal Ballet Academy. After 3 years, she returned to Tokyo, later graduating from Japan’s Bungakuza School of Dramatic Arts. In 1971, Momoi debuted in director Kon Ichikawa’s “Ai Futatabi” (Love Again) beginning a career that has already spanned 35 years and over 60 films.
As an actress, she has worked with some of the best film directors in Japan, including Akira Kurosawa (Kagemusha, 1980), Tatsumi Kumashiro (Seishun no Satetsu, 1974), Yoji Yamada (The Yellow Handkercheif, 1977 and Otoko wa Tsuraiyo, 1979), Shohei Imamura (Why Not?, 1981), Shuni Iwai (Swallowtail Butterfly, 1996), Jun Ichikawa (Tokyo Yakyoku, 1997), Koki Mitani (Welcome Back, Mr. McDonald, 1997), Yoshimitsu Morita (like Asura, 2003) and , most recently, Takashi Miike in hthe film IZO (2004). She has also performed in “The Sun” (2005) directed by Alexander Sokurov as well as director Rob Marshall’s blcokbuster “Memoir of a Geisha” (2005).
For her film performances in Japan, Momoi has won countless awards. She has won the Japan Academy Award for Best Actress twice and Best Supporting Actress once and was selected Best Actress at the 1983 New York International Film Festival for her role in “Giwaku” (Suspicion).
Momoi’s history gives us a glimpse of her talent, but it cannot begin to explain the dynamo within. Vivacious, spontaneous, witty, mischievous, Momoi’s love of life is contagious and the passion she has for her art unique. Popular among Japanese of all ages and a recognized “trendsetter”, Momoi is never idle, pursuing various projects in producing, directing, screenwriting, and design in addition to her acting. She has also released some 15 record albums as a singer and is a much sought after essayist. She is an inspiration to young Japanesse who admire her drive and her creativity, and her Hollywood debut will undoubtedly cause a sensation!
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