Wakabayashi Shiho

Name: Wakabayashi Shiho
Native name: 若林志穂
Also Known as: わかばやししほ
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: September 6, 1971
Age: 54

Wakabayashi Shiho is a former Japanese actress from Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo. At the time of her debut, she belonged to Koichi Ichikawa's office, and after to Ota Production and Sun Music Brain.

In 1983, when she was in the sixth grade of elementary school, she won the Grand Prix at Nippon Television's "★ Longing! Flowers ★ Dreams ★ Stars ★ -Tamori-Glittering Bishoujo Contest". She won the audition for the Revlon Aquamarine Image Girl in 1984 when she was in the first year of middle school, and she entered the entertainment world. She made her debut as an idol singer in February 1985 with "Telephone Kiss".

In 2001, she witnessed a murder on her way to the rehearsal hall and stopped performing activities due to mental shock. After that, she signed a contract with Sun Music Brain and returned to the acting business, but retired again in August 2008 when Kanasugi Taro, who co-starred in "Ten Made Todoke", died in an accident.

After retiring from performing activities, she launched the cosmetics brand "S" on September 6, 2010. Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2008	We Love Quintuplets 2008 Japanese Drama, 2008, 34 eps Saionji Sayuri [Momoko's sister] (Support Role)	34	Saionji Sayuri [Momoko's sister] Support Role	10.0
2008	Puzzle Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps Matsumura Ruri (Ep.8) (Guest Role)	10	Matsumura Ruri (Ep.8) Guest Role	7.0
2008	4 Shimai Tantei Dan Japanese Drama, 2008, 9 eps Ando Michiko (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	9	Ando Michiko (Ep. 1) Guest Role	7.1
2007	We Love Quintuplets Go Go Go!! Japanese Drama, 2007, 35 eps Saionji Sayuri [Momoko's sister] (Support Role)	35	Saionji Sayuri [Momoko's sister] Support Role	0.0
2005	Hacchobori no Shichinin Season 6 Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps Oyo (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	10	Oyo (Ep. 3) Guest Role	0.0
2003	Kyoto Chiken no Onna Japanese Drama, 2003, 8 eps Nakane Atsuko (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	8	Nakane Atsuko (Ep. 7) Guest Role	0.0
2003	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 16 Japanese Drama, 2003, 24 eps Sato Izumi(Ep. 17) (Guest Role)	24	Sato Izumi(Ep. 17) Guest Role	0.0
2001	Kasouken no Onna Season 3 Japanese Drama, 2001, 8 eps Ogino Mina (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	8	Ogino Mina (Ep. 3) Guest Role	7.9
2001	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 14 Japanese Drama, 2001, 24 eps Usui Kaori (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	24	Usui Kaori (Ep. 6) Guest Role	0.0
2000	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 13 Japanese Drama, 2000, 26 eps Takizawa Tomomi (Ep. 16) (Guest Role)	26	Takizawa Tomomi (Ep. 16) Guest Role	0.0
1999	Basudei - Kochira Tsubaki Sanfujinka Japanese Drama, 1999, 10 eps Yuki Morooka (Ep.10) (Guest Role)	10	Yuki Morooka (Ep.10) Guest Role	0.0
1999	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 12 Japanese Drama, 1999, 27 eps Hirota Ryoko (Ep. 13) (Guest Role)	27	Hirota Ryoko (Ep. 13) Guest Role	0.0
1999	Ten Made Todoke Season 8 Japanese Drama, 1999, 15 eps Wada Machiko (Support Role)	15	Wada Machiko Support Role	0.0
1998	Kiseki no Hito Japanese Drama, 1998, 10 eps (Support Role)	10	Support Role	7.1
1998	Ten Made Todoke Season 7 Japanese Drama, 1998, 40 eps Wada Machiko (Support Role)	40	Wada Machiko Support Role	0.0
1997	Kaseifu wa Mita! Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps Yamamura Aya (Ep. 9) (Guest Role)	11	Yamamura Aya (Ep. 9) Guest Role	0.0
1997	The Bodyguard Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps Kenzaki Miyo (Support Role)	11	Kenzaki Miyo Support Role	0.0
1997	Hagure Keiji: Junjoha Series 10 Japanese Drama, 1997, 26 eps (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)	26	(Ep. 1) Guest Role	0.0
1997	Ten Made Todoke Season 6 Japanese Drama, 1997, 40 eps Wada Machiko (Support Role)	40	Wada Machiko Support Role	0.0
1996	Ten Made Todoke Season 5 Japanese Drama, 1996, 40 eps Wada Machiko (Support Role)	40	Wada Machiko Support Role	0.0
1996	Ginrou Kaiki File Japanese Drama, 1996, 10 eps Kasuga Midori (Ep. 7-8) (Guest Role)	10	Kasuga Midori (Ep. 7-8) Guest Role	7.4
1995	Kaze no Keiji Tokyo Hatsu! Japanese Drama, 1995, 20 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	20	(Ep. 11) Guest Role	0.0
1995	Ten Made Todoke Season 4 Japanese Drama, 1995, 40 eps Wada Machiko (Support Role)	40	Wada Machiko Support Role	0.0
1994	Boku ga Kanojo ni, Shakkin Oshita Riyuu Japanese Drama, 1994, 11 eps Umezu Yoshie (Support Role)	11	Umezu Yoshie Support Role	5.0
1994	Abare Hasshu Goyotabi Season 4 Japanese Drama, 1994, 12 eps Oume (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)	12	Oume (Ep. 3) Guest Role	0.0
1994	Ten Made Todoke Season 3 Japanese Drama, 1994, 45 eps Maruyama Machiko (Support Role)	45	Maruyama Machiko Support Role	0.0
1993	Itoshi no Deka Japanese Drama, 1993, 20 eps Akemi (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)	20	Akemi (Ep. 5) Guest Role	0.0
1993	Kou Kou Kyoushi Japanese Drama, 1993, 11 eps Tanabe Rika (Support Role)	11	Tanabe Rika Support Role	7.5
1992	Ten Made Todoke Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1992, 30 eps Maruyama Machiko (Support Role)	30	Maruyama Machiko Support Role	0.0
1991	Abare Hasshu Goyotabi Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1991, 24 eps Oshin (Ep. 15) (Guest Role)	24	Oshin (Ep. 15) Guest Role	0.0
1991	Ten Made Todoke Japanese Drama, 1991, 60 eps Maruyama Machiko (Support Role)	60	Maruyama Machiko Support Role	0.0
1990	Daiyo Torishimariyaku Deka Japanese Drama, 1990, 45 eps Emi (Ep. 20) (Guest Role)	45	Emi (Ep. 20) Guest Role	2.0
1990	Ikenai Joshikou Monogatari Japanese Drama, 1990, 11 eps Junko (Support Role)	11	Junko Support Role	0.0
1989	Gorilla: Keishicho Sosadai 8 Han Japanese Drama, 1989, 46 eps (Ep. 42) (Guest Role)	46	(Ep. 42) Guest Role	0.0
1988	Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop Japanese Drama, 1988, 36 eps Ando Reiko (Ep. 4) (Guest Role)	36	Ando Reiko (Ep. 4) Guest Role	7.4
1986	Wagako yo Series 6 Japanese Drama, 1986, 30 eps (Unknown)	30	Unknown	0.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2008	Blue Destiny Japanese Movie, 2008, Risa Hayasaka (Guest Role)	Risa Hayasaka Guest Role	2.0
2001	Harikomi Japanese Movie, 2001, (Main Role)	Main Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2009	Ijiwaru Ba-san 1 Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps [Miya's son's wife] (Guest Role)	1	[Miya's son's wife] Guest Role	0.0
2008	Shinano no Colombo Jiken File 16 Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Nishitsu Kazuko (Guest Role)	1	Nishitsu Kazuko Guest Role	0.0
2008	Kasai Chosakan Kurenai Renjiro 8: Ie o Machigaete Hoka Shita Onna! Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Hashimoto Hisae [Tadao's wife] (Guest Role)	1	Hashimoto Hisae [Tadao's wife] Guest Role	0.0
2007	Taxi Driver no Suiri Nisshi 23: Tokyo ~ Zao Shitai to Machiawaseta Onna Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps Matsubara Akane [Illustrator] (Guest Role)	1	Matsubara Akane [Illustrator] Guest Role	0.0
2005	Kyoto Minami-sho Kanshiki File 2: Sukima Wazuka 10 cm - Shitai ga Mado wo Torinuketa Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Kosuge Ikuyo (Guest Role)	1	Kosuge Ikuyo Guest Role	0.0
2005	Yamamura Misa Suspense: Red Hearse 20 - Blood Requiem Japanese Special, 2005, 1 eps Tooyama Mikako (Guest Role)	1	Tooyama Mikako Guest Role	7.0
2004	Manbiki G Men Nikaido Yuki 11: Bikei Ganbo Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps Shibaura Suzuko [Receptionist at Nanjo Clinic, Shinkichi's daughter] (Guest Role)	1	Shibaura Suzuko [Receptionist at Nanjo Clinic, Shinkichi's daughter] Guest Role	0.0
2003	Hamidashi Keiji Jonetsu Kei Christmas Special Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Gojo Mariko (Guest Role)	1	Gojo Mariko Guest Role	0.0
2003	Kyukyu Kyumei-shi Makita Saori 2: Kinkyu Shutsudo!! Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps Hanamura Yoshie (Guest Role)	1	Hanamura Yoshie Guest Role	0.0
2001	Obahan Deka! Sasuga Himeko 6 Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps Kusama Yukie [Kusama's daughter] (Guest Role)	1	Kusama Yukie [Kusama's daughter] Guest Role	0.0
2001	Jiken Kisha Saeko no Satsujin Scoop 2: Korosareru! Rusuden ni Shinyu no Shi no Sakebi! Japanese Special, 2001, 1 eps Iimuro Yuka (Guest Role)	1	Iimuro Yuka Guest Role	0.0
2000	Kansatsui Muro Akiko 27: Fukugo Shiin Japanese Special, 2000, 1 eps Shiroyama Sachiko [Nurse, Maki's mistress] (Guest Role)	1	Shiroyama Sachiko [Nurse, Maki's mistress] Guest Role	0.0
1999	Otori Sosakan Kitami Shiho 2: Teiden no Yoru, Renzoku Bijo Kosatsu! Tokyo Tower kara Nozokareta Genb Japanese Special, 1999, 1 eps Uno Shoko [Bar pianist] (Guest Role)	1	Uno Shoko [Bar pianist] Guest Role	0.0
1998	Saotome Chiharu no Tenjo Hokoku-sho 7: Hakodate Yukemuri Tour Satsujin Jiken Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps Takahagi Kimie [Goi Trading employee, Masanobu's ex-fiancee] (Guest Role)	1	Takahagi Kimie [Goi Trading employee, Masanobu's ex-fiancee] Guest Role	0.0
1996	Takahashi Hideki no Sencho Series 8 Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps Obayashi Fuyumi (Guest Role)	1	Obayashi Fuyumi Guest Role	1.0
1996	Gesshoku no Yakata Satsujin Jiken Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps Miyuki Kaoi (Main Role)	1	Miyuki Kaoi Main Role	0.0
1995	Asami Mitsuhiko Series 4 Japanese Drama, 1995, 1 eps Komatsu Ayako [Yoshio's daughter] (Guest Role)	1	Komatsu Ayako [Yoshio's daughter] Guest Role	0.0
1995	Nishimura Kyotaro Travel Mystery 27: Super View Odoriko-Go Satsui no Tabi Japanese Special, 1995, 1 eps Saijo Miho [Yasuo's mistress] (Guest Role)	1	Saijo Miho [Yasuo's mistress] Guest Role	3.0
1994	Taxi Driver no Suiri Nisshi 4: Kofuku no Daisho Tsuma to Wakaretai Otoko no Satsujin Keiyaku!? Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps Yamaga Towako [Kikue and her ex-husband's daughter, Seiwa Women's Music University student] (Heroine) (Guest Role)	1	Yamaga Towako [Kikue and her ex-husband's daughter, Seiwa Women's Music University student] (Heroine) Guest Role	0.0

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