Post by manfromplanetx on Nov 7, 2017 22:21:03 GMT
Ayako Wakao 8 Nov 2017 ... 84 today 
Enchanting Japanese actress Ayako Wakao was first contracted to Daiei Studios as part of the fifth "New Face" group, making her debut in 1952 she has appeared in over 150 films since .
Prolific during the sixties, Ayako was a favourite leading lady of director Yasuzô Masumura starring in many of his melodramatic masterpieces. She dropped out of the acting scene in the early 70s, re-appearing in the late 80s and is still actively working today. An incredibly versatile and multi talented actress, stunningly beautiful, every facet of every performance is thoroughly captivating entertainment.
A few favourite starring roles from many showcasing a variety of styles including drama, dark comedy, melodramatic romance, Highly Recommended
Aozora musume , The Blue Sky Maiden (1957) Yasuzô Masumura
Hanaoka Seishû no tsuma , The Wife of Seishu Hanaoka (1967) Yasuzô Masumura
Shitoyakana kedamono , The Graceful Brute (1962) Yûzô Kawashima
Fûten Rôjin nikki , Diary of a Mad Old Man (1962) Keigo Kimura
Echizen take-ningyô , Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) Kôzaburô Yoshimura
as Okane in Seisaku no tsuma , Seisaku's Wife (1965)
Enchanting Japanese actress Ayako Wakao was first contracted to Daiei Studios as part of the fifth "New Face" group, making her debut in 1952 she has appeared in over 150 films since .
Prolific during the sixties, Ayako was a favourite leading lady of director Yasuzô Masumura starring in many of his melodramatic masterpieces. She dropped out of the acting scene in the early 70s, re-appearing in the late 80s and is still actively working today. An incredibly versatile and multi talented actress, stunningly beautiful, every facet of every performance is thoroughly captivating entertainment.
A few favourite starring roles from many showcasing a variety of styles including drama, dark comedy, melodramatic romance, Highly Recommended
Aozora musume , The Blue Sky Maiden (1957) Yasuzô Masumura
Hanaoka Seishû no tsuma , The Wife of Seishu Hanaoka (1967) Yasuzô Masumura
Shitoyakana kedamono , The Graceful Brute (1962) Yûzô Kawashima
Fûten Rôjin nikki , Diary of a Mad Old Man (1962) Keigo Kimura
Echizen take-ningyô , Bamboo Doll of Echizen (1963) Kôzaburô Yoshimura
as Okane in Seisaku no tsuma , Seisaku's Wife (1965)
