Tokiwa Takako
- Name: Tokiwa Takako
- Native name: 常盤貴子
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: April 30, 1972
- Age: 54
Tokiwa is one of the most highly praised actresses by both critics and viewers in Japan. She made her sensational debut in Fuji Television drama "Akuma no Kiss" in 1993. Since her debut, she continually appeared on TV series (at most four straight seasons), until she shifted her activities to stage acting when she turned 30. Tokiwa was dubbed as "Queen of Serial Drama" during the 90s because she played various roles from comedy to serious, and all of her appearances were hit. During that period, she won the Television Drama Academy Award for a total of six times - five as Best Actress and once as Best Supporting Actress. Her unforgettable performances include TBS's "Aishiteiru to Ittekure", and also TBS's "Beautiful Life".
Her fame outreached to other Asian countries when she made her film debut in "Moonlight Express", starring with Leslie Cheung in 1999. "A Fighter's Blues" which she co-starred with Andy Lau became number one hit in 2000 Christmas release films in Hong Kong. She was nominated for the "Best Actress" award at the Japanese Academy Awards in 2005 for her performance in "Akai Tsuki".
On October 20, 2009, Tokiwa married the playwright, director, and actor Nagatsuka Keishi after dating for six and a half years. Edit Biography
Drama
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Radio Star
Japanese Drama, 2026, 32 eps
Ono Sakura
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Mr. Mikami's Classroom
Japanese Drama, 2025, 10 eps
Saejima Yuko
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Copy That?
Japanese Drama, 2023, 10 eps
Takanashi Iori
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House
Japanese Drama, 2023, 9 eps
Azusa
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Gansaku Otoko wa Tsurai yo
Japanese Drama, 2020, 4 eps
Suwa Sakura
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
The Good Wife
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Hasumi Kyouko
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Yasuragi no Sato
Japanese Drama, 2017, 129 eps
Matsuoka Nobuko
(Support Role)
|
8.5
|
Mare
Japanese Drama, 2015, 156 eps
Tsumura Aiko [Mare's mother]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Tonbi
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Ichikawa Misako
(Support Role)
|
8.4
|
Kamisama no Nyobo
Japanese Drama, 2011, 3 eps
Matsushita Mumeno
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
Tenchijin
Japanese Drama, 2009, 47 eps
Osen
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Loss:Time:Life
Japanese Drama, 2008, 11 eps
Ryuzaki Ryuiko (Ep. 7)
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Renai Hensachi - Party
Japanese Drama, 2002, 4 eps
Takamiya Kotoko
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Long Love Letter
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Misaki Yuka
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Kabachitare!
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Nozomi Tamura
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Beautiful Life
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Machida Kyoko
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Utsukushii Hito
Japanese Drama, 1999, 10 eps
Murasame Miyuki
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Tabloid
Japanese Drama, 1998, 10 eps
Katayama Saki
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
Meguri Ai
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Yoshikawa Eri
(Main Role)
|
6.7
|
Saigo no Koi
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Shinozaki Aki
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Risou no Kekkon
Japanese Drama, 1997, 10 eps
Yamada Mari
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Hitorigurashi
Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps
Miho Hanabuchi
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Mahiru no Tsuki
Japanese Drama, 1996, 12 eps
Yamashita Mae
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
The Ugly Duckling
Japanese Drama, 1996, 11 eps
Matsunaga Masako
(Main Role)
|
6.1
|
Mada Koi wa Hajimaranai
Japanese Drama, 1995, 10 eps
Adachi Kaori
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Aishiteiru to Ittekure
Japanese Drama, 1995, 12 eps
Mizuno Hiroko
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Kinjirareta Asobi
Japanese Drama, 1995, 12 eps
Maruyama Ayumi
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
Watashi no Unmei
Japanese Drama, 1994, 21 eps
Koto Satomi
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Coming Home
Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps
Shirota Mayumi
(Main Role)
|
10.0
|
Akuma no Kiss
Japanese Drama, 1993, 12 eps
Tsuge Mariko
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Ju-nen Ai
Japanese Drama, 1992, 11 eps
[Arashi's ex-girlfriend]
(Support Role)
|
5.0
|
Ai wa Doda
Japanese Drama, 1992, 11 eps
[Shuichi's subordinate]
(Support Role)
|
6.5
|
The Second Son's Lonely Child Story
Japanese Drama, 1991, 11 eps
(Ep. 2, 6)
(Guest Role)
|
2.0
|
Department! Natsu Monogatari
Japanese Drama, 1991, 10 eps
[College student] (Ep. 10)
(Guest Role)
|
10.0
|
Taiheiki
Japanese Drama, 1991, 49 eps
[Lady attendant]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Movie
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Ikigai
Japanese Movie, 2025,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Ranpo no Genei
Japanese Movie, 2024,
Fuyo
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Lump in My Heart
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Akiko
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Adult's Situation
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Sonoyama Kaoru
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Labyrinth of Cinema
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Tachibana Yuriko
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
Genzaichi wa idzu ku nari ya eiga kantoku Higashi Yoichi
Japanese Movie, 2020,
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
The Return
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Okumi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Kodomo Shokudo
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Takano Keiko
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Hanagatami
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Ema Keiko
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Someone's Xylophone
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Sayoko
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Yamamoto Shigeaki Boukyou No Kane: Manmoukaitakudan No Rakujitsu
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Teacher Minako
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Seven Weeks
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Shimizu Nobuko
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Dirty Hearts
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Miyuki
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
CUT
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Yoko
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Listen to My Heart
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Masao Kubota
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
20th Century Boys 3: Redemption
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Setoguchi Yukiji
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Setoguchi Yukiji
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Free and Easy 19
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Kawai Namiko
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Setoguchi Yukiji
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
After School
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Miki
(Support Role)
|
6.8
|
Tamamoe!
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Sekiguchi Miho
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
Fudeko and the Angel's Piano
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Ishii Fudeko
(Main Role)
|
5.0
|
Metro ni Notte
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Otoki
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
The Mamiya Brothers
Japanese Movie, 2006,
Kuzuhara Yoriko
(Support Role)
|
6.7
|
Shining Boy & Little Randy
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Ogawa Saori
(Support Role)
|
7.1
|
Akai Tsuki
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Namiko Morita
(Main Role)
|
6.6
|
Get Up!
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Kaori
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
Genji: A Thousand Year Love
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Murasaki no Ue
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
A Fighter's Blues
Hong Kong Movie, 2000,
Sister Mioko
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
Moonlight Express
Hong Kong Movie, 1999,
Hitomi
(Main Role)
|
6.9
|
Special
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Zoku Harukanaru Yama no Yobigoe
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Kazami Tamiko
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Harukanaru Yama no Yobigoe
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Kazami Tamiko
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms 2018
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Ishikawa Nanami [Heisei]
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Kichiku
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Takenaka Umeko
(Main Role)
|
6.8
|
Kyoto Jin no Hisokana Tanoshimi: Sakura Chiru
Japanese Drama, 2017, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kyoto Jin no Hisokana Tanoshimi: Tsukiyo no Kokuhaku
Japanese Drama, 2016, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kyoto Jin no Hisokana Tanoshimi: Fuyu
Japanese Drama, 2016, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Beautiful Slow Life
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
[Heroine]
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Himawari no Oka - 1983 nen Natsu
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Takako
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Kyoto Jin no Hisokana Tanoshimi: Natsu
Japanese Drama, 2015, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Kyoto Jin no Hisokana Tanoshimi
Japanese Drama, 2015, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Tokyo ni Olympics o Yonda Otoko
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Masako Wada [Isamu's wife]
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Tsuki ni Inoru Piero
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Shizuru Tamai
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Yurichika e ~ Mama kara no Dengon ~
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Oyamada Akiko
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Saikai
Japanese Drama, 2012, 1 eps
Iwamoto Makiko
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Matsumoto Seicho Botsugo 20 Nen Tokubetsu Kikaku: Giwaku
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Sawara Chizuru
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Chushingura - Sono Gi Sono Ai
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Horibe Hori
(Support Role)
|
9.0
|
Kairoutei Satsujin Jiken
Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps
Kiryuu Eriko / Honma Miyoko
(Main Role)
|
7.0
|
Oka-san no Saigo no Tsuitachi
Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps
Arimura Kotoko
(Main Role)
|
6.0
|
Egao wo Kureta Kimi e: Joi to Doukeshi no Chousen
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Sakurai Takako
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Gyokuran
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
Yuko Hirono
(Main Role)
|
4.0
|
The Hit Parade
Japanese Special, 2006, 2 eps
Misa Watanabe
(Main Role)
|
2.0
|
Ruten no Ouhi: Saigo no Koutei
Japanese Special, 2003, 2 eps
Aishinkakura Hiro / Saga
(Main Role)
|
7.6
|
Papa wa Newscaster, Kaettekita Kagami Ryutaro Special
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
Nakahara Midori
(Guest Role)
|
5.0
|
Kimi ni Tsutaetai 9: Sotto Sayonara
Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Ju-nen Ai Special
Japanese Special, 1993, 1 eps
[Arashi's ex-girlfriend]
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
Eve wa Hatsukoi no you ni
Japanese Special, 1991, 1 eps
[Toru's ex-girlfriend]
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
TV Show
| Title | Rating |
|---|---|
Quiz! The Iwakan
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 50 eps
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Nichiyobi no Hatsumimi Gaku
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 0 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 252)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 820 eps
(Ep. 499)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Bokura no Jidai
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 900 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
King's Brunch
Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps
(20081025, 20091017)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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