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Kumiko Goto (後藤 久美子) is a Japanese actress, model, and former singer signed with Oscar Promotion. She started modeling when she was in the fifth grade of elementary school. She made her acting debut in 1986 in the television series Alice in the Country. She made her music debut on March 18, 1987 with the single "Teardrop". In 1995, she quit her acting after she began dating and married French racing driver Jean Alesi, with whom she has three children, daughter Helena and sons Giuliano and John. After retirement she worked mainly as a cover model for fashion magazines and a couple of commercial appearences a year. She returned to acting in 2019 with the film Tora-san, Wish You Were Here. |
Filmography | |
Dokuganryū Masamune (1987) as young Megohime Taiheiki (1991) as Kitabatake Akiie |
Awards | ||
1988 12th Elan d'or Awards | ||
Newcomer of the Year | Kumiko Goto | Won |
1988 1st Nikkan Sports Film Awards | ||
Best Newcomer | Memories of You | Won |
1989 12th Japan Academy Film Prize | ||
Newcomer of the Year | Memories of You | Won |
2021 44th Japan Academy Film Prize | ||
Best Supporting Actress | Tora-san, Wish You Were Here | Nominated |
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