Acting

Yumiko Sato

Born

1978-07-10 (48)

Place of birth

Ota, Tokyo, Japan

Known for

Acting

Credits

3 titles

Official site

Yumiko Sato (佐藤夕美子, Satō Yumiko, born July 10, 1978) is a Japanese actress born in Ota Ward, Tokyo, Japan. She currently lives in Kofu City, Yamanashi Prefecture. Her real name is Yumiko Takazoe (高添夕美子). She is affiliated with Pacific Voice. She debuted in the musical Annie at age of 8 and began her career focusing on musicals. In late 1997, she played the heroine in the NHK television drama series Amakarashan.

Known for

The 57th NHK Asadora Renzoku Drama. Story's settings include Kobe and Sasayama. It is a story about the conflicts between generations and the relationships within families. A strong mother-daughter theme and a sister-brother theme exist.

Amakarashan

1997

7.0

Five-year-old Masako gets a scratch on her finger. After that, she begins to suffer horrible spasms. The doctor checks on her and concludes that she has tetanus. Her parents have to bear the sufferings of their child. The once peaceful family has changed completely.