Maya Kyoko

Name: Maya Kyoko
Native name: 真野響子
Given name: Shibamoto Sonoko
Also Known as: Maya Kyouko
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: February 9, 1952
Age: 74

Maya Kyoko is a Japanese actress. Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2022	Tabiya Okaeri Japanese Drama, 2022, 4 eps Eda Etsuko (Guest Role)	4	Eda Etsuko Guest Role	7.5
2020	Cold Case: Shinjitsu no Tobira Season 3 Japanese Drama, 2020, 10 eps Endo Machiko (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	10	Endo Machiko (Ep. 7) Guest Role	8.1
2020	Kirin ga Kuru Japanese Drama, 2020, 44 eps Genouni [Motoyasu's grandmother] (Support Role)	44	Genouni [Motoyasu's grandmother] Support Role	8.0
2019	Yuganda Hamon Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps Kirino Tsukiko [Hiroshi's mother] (Support Role)	8	Kirino Tsukiko [Hiroshi's mother] Support Role	7.6
2019	Emergency Interrogation Room Season 3 Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps Yamashita Masako [Suspect/witness] (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	10	Yamashita Masako [Suspect/witness] (Ep. 5) Guest Role	7.6
2019	QUEEN Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps Ukita Chiyoko (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	10	Ukita Chiyoko (Ep. 6) Guest Role	7.5
2018	Sousa Kaigi wa Living de! Japanese Drama, 2018, 8 eps Mitsuki Yurie (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	8	Mitsuki Yurie (Ep. 6) Guest Role	7.5
2018	Yami no Bansosha Season 2: Henshucho no Joken Japanese Drama, 2018, 5 eps Ajima Yoshiko (Support Role)	5	Ajima Yoshiko Support Role	7.8
2017	Ima kara Anata wo Kyouhaku Shimasu Japanese Drama, 2017, 9 eps Tominaga Ayako (Support Role)	9	Tominaga Ayako Support Role	7.5
2016	Yutori Desu ga Nani ka Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps Tanoguchi Akiko [Mother] (Support Role)	10	Tanoguchi Akiko [Mother] Support Role	7.7
2016	Toto Nee-chan Japanese Drama, 2016, 156 eps Hiratsuka Raicho (Support Role)	156	Hiratsuka Raicho Support Role	8.2
2015	Fujiko Japanese Drama, 2015, 6 eps Shimoda Shigeko (Support Role)	6	Shimoda Shigeko Support Role	7.9
2015	Bijo to Danshi Japanese Drama, 2015, 20 eps Nakazato Reiko (Support Role)	20	Nakazato Reiko Support Role	7.3
2015	Yami no Bansosha Japanese Drama, 2015, 5 eps Ajima Yoshiko [Fumiya Ajima’s wife] (Support Role)	5	Ajima Yoshiko [Fumiya Ajima’s wife] Support Role	7.7
2014	Subete ga F ni Naru Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps Kayama Fumi (Ep. 3-4) (Guest Role)	10	Kayama Fumi (Ep. 3-4) Guest Role	7.6
2013	Kazoku no Urajijo Japanese Drama, 2013, 8 eps Mimatsu Hanae [Yukari's mother] (Support Role)	8	Mimatsu Hanae [Yukari's mother] Support Role	7.4
2013	Sodom no Ringo Japanese Drama, 2013, 4 eps Shitara Masami [Mari's Mother] (Support Role)	4	Shitara Masami [Mari's Mother] Support Role	6.2
2012	Mou Ichido Kimi ni, Propose Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps Tanimura Mariko (Support Role)	10	Tanimura Mariko Support Role	7.2
2011	Kaito Royale Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps Kitaba Yoko [Mysterious woman] (Support Role)	9	Kitaba Yoko [Mysterious woman] Support Role	7.0
2011	Aibo Season 10 Japanese Drama, 2011, 19 eps Kagami Ikuko (Ep. 19) (Guest Role)	19	Kagami Ikuko (Ep. 19) Guest Role	7.9
2011	Marumo no Okite Japanese Drama, 2011, 11 eps Takagi Setsuko (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	11	Takagi Setsuko (Ep. 5) Guest Role	7.8
2010	Nasake no Onna Japanese Drama, 2010, 8 eps Aoyama Kimiko (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	8	Aoyama Kimiko (Ep. 7) Guest Role	7.4
2010	Shukumei 1969-2010 Japanese Drama, 2010, 8 eps Arikawa Mina (Support Role)	8	Arikawa Mina Support Role	7.0
2009	Saka no Ue no Kumo Japanese Drama, 2009, 13 eps Nogi Shizuko [General Nogi's wife] (Support Role)	13	Nogi Shizuko [General Nogi's wife] Support Role	7.8
2008	Keiji no Genba Japanese Drama, 2008, 4 eps Kirishima Natsuko (Support Role)	4	Kirishima Natsuko Support Role	7.2
2008	Atsu Hime Japanese Drama, 2008, 50 eps Fuku (Support Role)	50	Fuku Support Role	7.7
2007	Churasan Season 4 Japanese Drama, 2007, 2 eps Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] (Support Role)	2	Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] Support Role	7.5
2004	Churasan Season 3 Japanese Drama, 2004, 5 eps Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] (Support Role)	5	Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] Support Role	7.6
2003	Churasan Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2003, 6 eps Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] (Support Role)	6	Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] Support Role	7.5
2001	Churasan Japanese Drama, 2001, 156 eps Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] (Support Role)	156	Uemura Shizuko [Fumiya's mother] Support Role	7.6
2000	Heisei Meoto Jawan Japanese Drama, 2000, 10 eps (Ep. 3-4) (Guest Role)	10	(Ep. 3-4) Guest Role	8.5
1999	Yonigeya Honpo Japanese Drama, 1999, 10 eps (Ep. 10) (Guest Role)	10	(Ep. 10) Guest Role	7.3
1997	Ichiban Taisetsu na Hito Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps Osawa Kaoru (Support Role)	11	Osawa Kaoru Support Role	7.6
1993	Homura Tatsu Japanese Drama, 1993, 35 eps Rinshi [Yasuhira's mother] (Support Role)	35	Rinshi [Yasuhira's mother] Support Role	7.5
1993	Story of Affection Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps Togawa Noriko (Support Role)	11	Togawa Noriko Support Role	4.0
1990	Rinrinto Japanese Drama, 1990, 156 eps Okabe Mitsu (Support Role)	156	Okabe Mitsu Support Role	4.0
1987	Jungle Japanese Drama, 1987, 35 eps Tsugami Masako (Guest Role)	35	Tsugami Masako Guest Role	0.0
1979	Kusa Moeru Japanese Drama, 1979, 51 eps Hojo Yasuko/Awa no Tsubone, Masako‘s sister (Support Role)	51	Hojo Yasuko/Awa no Tsubone, Masako‘s sister Support Role	10.0
1976	Fufu Tabi Nikki: Saraba Ronin Japanese Drama, 1976, 25 eps (Ep. 14) (Guest Role)	25	(Ep. 14) Guest Role	0.0
1976	Kaze to Kumo to Niji to Japanese Drama, 1976, 52 eps (Support Role)	52	Support Role	8.4
1975	Soreike! Katchin Japanese Drama, 1975, 28 eps [Professor Eiko] (Support Role)	28	[Professor Eiko] Support Role	0.0
1972	Taiyo ni Hoero Japanese Drama, 1972, 718 eps Teraoka Rie (Guest Role)	718	Teraoka Rie Guest Role	4.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2013	Shin Oyadokawasemi Japanese Movie, 2013, Kamibayashi Rui (Main Role)	Kamibayashi Rui Main Role	4.0
2013	The Storyteller's Apprentice Japanese Movie, 2013, (Support Role)	Support Role	6.0
2008	Let's Get Married Japanese Movie, 2008, Katori Sachiko (Main Role)	Katori Sachiko Main Role	8.0
2005	Snowy Love Fall in Spring Japanese Movie, 2005, Mrs. Matsugae (Support Role)	Mrs. Matsugae Support Role	6.8
2005	Furyou Shounen no Yume Japanese Movie, 2005, Adachi Toshiko (Support Role)	Adachi Toshiko Support Role	3.0
1998	Kinjiro Ninomiya Story Japanese Movie, 1998, [Kinjiro's mother] (Support Role)	[Kinjiro's mother] Support Role	0.0
1992	Basara: The Princess Goh Japanese Movie, 1992, O-Gin [Sen no Rikyu's daughter] (Support Role)	O-Gin [Sen no Rikyu's daughter] Support Role	7.1
1977	Tora-san 19: Meets His Lordship Japanese Movie, 1977, Mariko (Support Role)	Mariko Support Role	7.5
1974	Okita Soji Japanese Movie, 1974, Ochisa (Unknown)	Ochisa Unknown	2.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2019	Shuchakueki Series 35: Kishimo no Matsuei Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps Nemoto Keiko [Chairwoman of Nemoto Foods, Keiichi's mother] (Guest Role)	1	Nemoto Keiko [Chairwoman of Nemoto Foods, Keiichi's mother] Guest Role	0.0
2014	Yo nimo Kimyo na Monogatari: 2014 Spring Special Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps {Haka Tomo} Inou Yuko (Support Role)	1	{Haka Tomo} Inou Yuko Support Role	7.1
2014	Matori no Onna: Kosei Rodosho - Mayakutorishimarikan Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Misugi Natsuko (Support Role)	1	Misugi Natsuko Support Role	0.0
2009	Senryokugai Tsukoku Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Tsukamoto Akiko (Support Role)	1	Tsukamoto Akiko Support Role	8.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
1951	Kouhaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps [Judge] (Ep. 33) (Guest)	76	[Judge] (Ep. 33) Guest	7.6

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