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Koyuki Kato

Koyuki

  • Name: Koyuki
  • Native name: 小雪
  • Also Known as: Katou Koyuki, 加藤小雪, Matsuyama Koyuki, 松山小雪
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: December 18, 1976
  • Age: 49
Koyuki began her career after winning a modelling competition in 1995 for Non-No magazine. Two years later, she became a professional model. In 1998, she landed several supporting roles in television dramas and appeared in numerous print ads and TV commercials.

In 2003, Koyuki played her first starring role in a drama, Kimi wa Petto, an adaptation of Yayoi Ogawa's manga series of the same name. She plays Sumire, an intelligent, beautiful and accomplished journalist who comes in contact with a young man played by Matsumoto Jun who becomes her "pet". That same year, Koyuki made her Hollywood film debut in The Last Samurai. Koyuki plays Taka, the sister of Lord Katsumoto and wife of the red-masked Samurai Hirotaro.

In 2005, Koyuki starred in the movie Always - 3chome no Yuhi. Her performance earned her a Best Actress nomination at the Japanese Academy Awards.
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On April 1st, 2011, she married actor Matsuyama Kenichi who co-starred with her in Kamui Gaiden. They welcomed the birth of their first child, a son, on January 5, 2012, then their second child, a daughter, on January 10, 2013. They welcomed the birth of their third child on July 8th, 2015

(Source: DramaWiki) Edit Biography
Narrator
Year Title Type Rating
2020
Movie
0.0
Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2026
We Are Worse at Love than Pandas
We Are Worse at Love than Pandas
Japanese Drama, 2026, 10 eps
Fujisaki Mirei (Support Role)
10
Fujisaki Mirei
Support Role
7.2
2025
Their Marriage
Their Marriage
Japanese Drama, 2025, 9 eps
Naito Tsubasa [Kotaro's ex-girlfriend] (Ep. 1, 4, 9) (Guest Role)
9
Naito Tsubasa [Kotaro's ex-girlfriend] (Ep. 1, 4, 9)
Guest Role
7.2
2025
Dr. Asura
Dr. Asura
Japanese Drama, 2025, 11 eps
Rikudo Naomi (Support Role)
11
Rikudo Naomi
Support Role
7.3
2024
SKY Castle
SKY Castle
Japanese Drama, 2024, 9 eps
Kujo Ayaka (Main Role)
9
Kujo Ayaka
Main Role
7.3
2023
Sanctuary
Sanctuary
Japanese Drama, 2023, 8 eps
Hana (Support Role)
8
Hana
Support Role
7.8
2021
The Naked Director Season 2
The Naked Director Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2021, 8 eps
Sahara Kayo [Kuroki Kaoru's mother] (Ep. 7-8) (Guest Role)
8
Sahara Kayo [Kuroki Kaoru's mother] (Ep. 7-8)
Guest Role
7.4
2020
Tetsu no Hone
Tetsu no Hone
Japanese Drama, 2020, 5 eps
Shibata Risa (Support Role)
5
Shibata Risa
Support Role
7.6
2020
Kyou no Nekomura-san
Kyou no Nekomura-san
Japanese Drama, 2020, 24 eps
Inugami Saeko (Support Role)
24
Inugami Saeko
Support Role
7.1
2019
Jikou Keisatsu Hajimemashita
Jikou Keisatsu Hajimemashita
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Kaminuma Misako (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
8
Kaminuma Misako (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.4
2019
Top League
Top League
Japanese Drama, 2019, 6 eps
Haibara Miki (Support Role)
6
Haibara Miki
Support Role
6.5
2019
The Naked Director
The Naked Director
Japanese Drama, 2019, 8 eps
Sahara Kayo [Megumi's mother] (Support Role)
8
Sahara Kayo [Megumi's mother]
Support Role
7.8
2019
Trace
Trace
Japanese Drama, 2019, 11 eps
Kaizuka Ritsuko [Head of forensics] (Support Role)
11
Kaizuka Ritsuko [Head of forensics]
Support Role
7.8
2018
Princess Jellyfish
Princess Jellyfish
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Kurashita Miyuki [Tsukimi's mother] (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
10
Kurashita Miyuki [Tsukimi's mother] (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.8
2017
Flat Broke Mom
Flat Broke Mom
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Nanakusa Yuzuko (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.5
2016
Fragile
Fragile
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Hosoki Madoka (Support Role)
10
Hosoki Madoka
Support Role
7.4
2014
Long Goodbye
Long Goodbye
Japanese Drama, 2014, 5 eps
Kamiido Aiko (Support Role)
5
Kamiido Aiko
Support Role
7.5
2013
Legal High 2
Legal High 2
Japanese Drama, 2013, 10 eps
Ando Kiwa (Support Role)
10
Ando Kiwa
Support Role
8.2
2010
Unubore Deka
Unubore Deka
Japanese Drama, 2010, 11 eps
Hagio Yumi (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)
11
Hagio Yumi (Ep. 6)
Guest Role
7.5
2010
Women Play Twice
Women Play Twice
Japanese Drama, 2010, 29 eps
(Guest Role)
29
Guest Role
6.5
2009
The Waste Land
The Waste Land
Japanese Drama, 2009, 19 eps
Akitsu Chisato (Support Role)
19
Akitsu Chisato
Support Role
8.0
2009
Mr. Brain
Mr. Brain
Japanese Drama, 2009, 8 eps
Miyase Kumiko (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
8
Miyase Kumiko (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
8.1
2008
Sasaki Fusai no Jingi Naki Tatakai
Sasaki Fusai no Jingi Naki Tatakai
Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps
Sasaki Ritsuko (Main Role)
10
Main Role
6.9
2005
Engine
Engine
Japanese Drama, 2005, 11 eps
Mizukoshi Tomomi (Main Role)
11
Main Role
7.8
2004
The Way We Live
The Way We Live
Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps
Kitajima Yura (Support Role)
12
Kitajima Yura
Support Role
7.8
2003
Suekko Chounan Ane Sannin
Suekko Chounan Ane Sannin
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Kashiwakura Sachiko (Support Role)
10
Kashiwakura Sachiko
Support Role
7.4
2003
You're My Pet
You're My Pet
Japanese Drama, 2003, 10 eps
Iwaya Sumire (Main Role)
10
Iwaya Sumire
Main Role
7.7
2002
Psycho Doctor
Psycho Doctor
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Tojo Reiko (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
11
Tojo Reiko (Ep. 8)
Guest Role
7.7
2002
Tentai Kansoku
Tentai Kansoku
Japanese Drama, 2002, 12 eps
Sawamura Mifuyu (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.1
2002
Mayonaka wa Betsu no Kao
Mayonaka wa Betsu no Kao
Japanese Drama, 2002, 32 eps
Kurata Kaori (Support Role)
32
Kurata Kaori
Support Role
6.0
2001
Antique
Antique
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Izuka Momoko (Support Role)
11
Izuka Momoko
Support Role
7.1
2001
Koi ga Shitai x3
Koi ga Shitai x3
Japanese Drama, 2001, 11 eps
Kuroki Reiko (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
11
Kuroki Reiko (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
7.0
2001
Mukodono!
Mukodono!
Japanese Drama, 2001, 12 eps
Toyama Chizuru (Support Role)
12
Toyama Chizuru
Support Role
7.4
2001
Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru
Omae no Yukichi ga Naiteiru
Japanese Drama, 2001, 10 eps
Ishibashi Akane (Support Role)
10
Ishibashi Akane
Support Role
8.0
2000
Love Complex
Love Complex
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Ninagawa Kiiko (Support Role)
11
Ninagawa Kiiko
Support Role
7.1
2000
Densetsu no Kyoshi
Densetsu no Kyoshi
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Saito Aya (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)
11
Saito Aya (Ep. 9)
Guest Role
7.5
2000
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Ikebukuro West Gate Park
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Matsui Kana ["Majima Fruit shop" part-time worker] (Support Role)
11
Matsui Kana ["Majima Fruit shop" part-time worker]
Support Role
8.1
2000
Beautiful Life
Beautiful Life
Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps
Nakajima Satsuki (Support Role)
11
Nakajima Satsuki
Support Role
8.0
1999
Renai Kekkon no Hosoku
Renai Kekkon no Hosoku
Japanese Drama, 1999, 12 eps
Hayashi Haruka (Support Role)
12
Hayashi Haruka
Support Role
7.4
1999
Kowai Dowa: The Little Mermaid
Kowai Dowa: The Little Mermaid
Japanese Drama, 1999, 4 eps
Hayakawa Ushio (Main Role)
4
Hayakawa Ushio
Main Role
10.0
1998
Tabloid
Tabloid
Japanese Drama, 1998, 10 eps
Aki (Support Role)
10
Aki
Support Role
7.3
1998
Koi wa Aserazu
Koi wa Aserazu
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Arimura Rei (Support Role)
12
Arimura Rei
Support Role
5.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2022
A Mother's Touch
A Mother's Touch
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Fukushima Reiko (Main Role)
Fukushima Reiko
Main Role
8.0
2015
Persona Non Grata
Persona Non Grata
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Sugihara Yukiko (Main Role)
Main Role
7.1
2012
Always: Sunset on Third Street 3
Always: Sunset on Third Street 3
Japanese Movie, 2012,
Ishizaki Hiromi (Support Role)
Ishizaki Hiromi
Support Role
7.7
2011
Phone Call to the Bar
Phone Call to the Bar
Japanese Movie, 2011,
Saori (Support Role)
Saori
Support Role
7.1
2010
Forget Me Not
Forget Me Not
Japanese Movie, 2010,
Tsujiuchi Michiyo (Main Role)
Tsujiuchi Michiyo
Main Role
6.0
2009
It's On Me
It's On Me
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Yamabuki Maya (Main Role)
Main Role
6.0
2009
Kamui Gaiden
Kamui Gaiden
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Sugaru (Support Role)
Sugaru
Support Role
6.8
2009
Blood: The Last Vampire
Blood: The Last Vampire
Hong Kong Movie, 2009,
Onigen (Main Role)
Main Role
6.8
2007
Always: Sunset on Third Street 2
Always: Sunset on Third Street 2
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Ishizaki Hiromi / Betty Asaoka [Dancer] (Support Role)
Ishizaki Hiromi / Betty Asaoka [Dancer]
Support Role
7.8
2007
Gegege no Kitaro
Gegege no Kitaro
Japanese Movie, 2007,
Tenko (Support Role)
Tenko
Support Role
6.8
2005
Always: Sunset on Third Street
Always: Sunset on Third Street
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Ishizaki Hiromi (Support Role)
Ishizaki Hiromi
Support Role
7.8
2004
Kwaidan: Eternal Love
Kwaidan: Eternal Love
Japanese Movie, 2004,
Tamiya Iwa (Main Role)
Main Role
5.6
2003
Spy Sorge
Spy Sorge
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Yamazaki Yoshiko (Support Role)
Yamazaki Yoshiko
Support Role
7.0
2002
Alive
Alive
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Saegusa Asuka (Support Role)
Saegusa Asuka
Support Role
6.3
2002
Laundry
Laundry
Japanese Movie, 2002,
Mizue (Main Role)
Mizue
Main Role
7.2
2001
Pulse
Pulse
Japanese Movie, 2001,
Harue Karasawa (Support Role)
Harue Karasawa
Support Role
7.0
2000
Keizoku: Beautiful Dreamer
Keizoku: Beautiful Dreamer
Japanese Movie, 2000,
Kirishima Nanami (Support Role)
Kirishima Nanami
Support Role
7.3
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2025
Non-rem no Mado 2025 Shinshun
Non-rem no Mado 2025 Shinshun
Japanese Special, 2025, 1 eps
Yabashi (Support Role)
1
Yabashi
Support Role
0.0
2018
Keibuho Usui Koichi - Mind
Keibuho Usui Koichi - Mind
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
Mizusawa Hitomi (Guest Role)
1
Mizusawa Hitomi
Guest Role
7.4
2016
Gold Woman
Gold Woman
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Yoshizawa Tamaki (Main Role)
1
Main Role
7.1
2013
Onna Nobunaga
Onna Nobunaga
Japanese Special, 2013, 2 eps
Ono [Nobunaga's wife] (Support Role)
2
Ono [Nobunaga's wife]
Support Role
7.3
2006
Ai to Shi wo Mitsumete
Ai to Shi wo Mitsumete
Japanese Special, 2006, 2 eps
(Support Role)
2
Support Role
7.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2010
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 249) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 249)
Guest
8.4
2008
Another Sky
Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 111, 189) (Guest)
541
(Ep. 111, 189)
Guest
9.0
2008
Shabekuri 007
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 272) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 272)
Guest
8.2
2008
Vs Arashi
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 332, 333) (Guest)
561
(Ep. 332, 333)
Guest
8.4
2008
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Himitsu no Arashi-chan
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps
(Ep. 108, 123) (Guest)
211
(Ep. 108, 123)
Guest
8.3
2004
Cinemaholic
Cinemaholic
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 56 eps
(Guest)
56
Guest
0.0
1998
Jounetsu Tairiku
Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1331 eps
(Ep. 192) {Feb 17, 2002} (Guest)
1331
(Ep. 192) {Feb 17, 2002}
Guest
8.0
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Koyuki

Koyuki Kato
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  • First Name: Koyuki
  • Family Name: Kato
  • Native name: 小雪
  • Also Known as: Katou Koyuki, 加藤小雪, Matsuyama Koyuki, 松山小雪
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: December 18, 1976
  • Age: 49

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