Biography
Mariko Kaga (born December 11 , 1943) is a Japanese actress and TV presenter. Her real name is Masako Kaga. She made her film debut in 1962 with Tears in the Lion's Mane. Her leading role in the film Monday Yuka, in which she co-starred with Akira Nakao and Yoko Yamamoto , is one of her most well-known works. She went on to appear in numerous films and dramas, and became a popular actress thanks to her devilish looks and excellent acting skills. On the other hand, she was labeled as "sassy" because she was always outspoken and assertive, and became known for her sharp character image, which caused a stir with her words and actions. After returning to Japan in June 1965, she appeared in the Shiki Theatre Company 's play Ondine , which was a huge success with full houses every day. It was on this stage that she first discovered the joy of being an actress, and from then on she decided to pursue acting in earnest.
Movies & TV Shows
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Love Letter (1995) — Male Itsuki's Mother
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Pale Flower (1964) — Saeko
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Hana Yori Dango: Final (2008) — Kaede Dōmyōji
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Muddy River (1981) — Shoko Matsumoto
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Pleasures of the Flesh (1965) — Shoko
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Kagero-za (1981) — Mio
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Silence Has No Wings (1966)
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With Beauty and Sorrow (1965) — Keiko Sakami
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Mount Hakkoda (1977) — Taeko Tokushima (Captain Tokushima's wife)
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A Legend or Was It? (1963) — Yuri Shimizu
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Lovers Lost (1982) — Yuki
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Patisserie Coin De Rue (2011) — Yoshikawa
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A Flame at the Pier (1962) — Yuki
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The Rape (1982) — Owner of Patel
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Love Letter (1981) — Tayo
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In His Chart (2011) — Kyoko Azumi
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Twinkle (1992) — Chiaki Koyama
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Sagrada Reset Part 1 (2017) — Witch
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The Lone Ume Tree (2021)
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An Outlaw (1964) — Mari
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The Unspoiled Diamond (1982) — Kazuko Makimura
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Sagrada Reset Part 2 (2017) — Witch
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Tales of the Bizarre (1990)
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Only on Mondays (1964) — Yuka
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Mahjong Horoki (1984) — Mama
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Spring Bell (1985) — Sanae Ishiwata
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A Paucity of Flying Dreams (1990) — Yasuko Taura
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The Temple of the Golden Pavillion (1976)
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A Scream from Nowhere (1977) — Fumiko Masuda
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Saya: Perspective in Love (1986) — Kanzaki's mother
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Snow Country (1965) — Yoko
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Modori River (1983) — Ayano
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Lover's Time (1987) — Akiko Nishie
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Oración (1988)
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Tokyo Bandwagon (2013) — Sachi Hotta
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Toshiie and Matsu (2002) — Tatsu
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Around 40 (2008) — Haruko Yoshinaga
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Princess Go (2011)
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Platonic (2014) — Masako Yui
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Happiness Comes from Eating, Sleeping and Waiting (2025) — Miyama Suzu