Yumi Takigawa
Actor
- Born
- February 16, 1951 (age 75) · Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Yumi Takigawa (多岐川裕美) is a Japanese actress and singer born on February 16, 1951, in Tokyo. She began her career in the early 1970s and has since appeared in over 50 films and numerous television dramas. Takigawa is particularly known for her roles in the nunsploitation genre, notably in School of the Holy Beast (1974), where she portrayed Maya Takigawa, a young woman who joins a convent to uncover the truth behind her mother’s mysterious death. 
In addition to her film career, Takigawa has been a prominent figure on Japanese television, starring in several Taiga dramas such as Kaze to Kumo to Niji to (1976), Sanga Moyu (1984), and Kōmyō ga Tsuji (2006). 
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Takigawa’s versatility extends to her music career. She released several albums and singles, including the 1982 album Yumemigokochi, which featured a blend of pop and city pop styles. 
Throughout her career, Takigawa has received various accolades, including the Elan d’or Award for Newcomer of the Year in 1976. Her enduring presence in both film and television has solidified her status as a respected and influential figure in Japanese entertainment.
Known for
Virus
June 26, 1980
The Bullet Train
July 5, 1975
The Transgressor
February 16, 1974
Graveyard of Honor
February 15, 1975
Gonin 2
June 29, 1996
Karate Bullfighter
August 9, 1975
Karate Bear Fighter
December 27, 1975
New Female Prisoner 701: Scorpion
November 17, 1976
The Triple Cross
September 12, 1992
Jubaku: Spellbound
September 18, 1999
Veronika Decides to Die
October 12, 2005
Magnitude 7.9
August 30, 1980
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