Mariko Kaga
Actor
December 11, 1943 (82 years)
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.
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.
Known For
Filmography
| 2026 | Blossom (2026) · as 葉野珠 |
| 2026 | |
| 2025 | Eat, Sleep, then Wait for Happiness · as Miyama Suzu |
| 2024 | Superstar Minami is my Boyfriend!? · as Horikiri Yuriko |
| 2021 | |
| 2019 | Heaven? My Restaurant, My Life · as Mitsuyo Kuse |
| 2017 | Sakurada Reset Part II · as Witch |
| 2017 | |
| 2017 | Sakurada Reset Part I · as Witch |
| 2015 | From Five to Nine · as Cast |
| 2014 | Platonic (2014) · as Masako Yui |
| 2014 | Emergency Interrogation Room · as Cast |
| 2013 | Tokyo Bandwagon · as Sachi Hotta |
| 2013 | Kumo no Kaidan · as Kimie Aikawa |
| 2012 | Resident: Story of 5 Interns · as Shizu |
| 2012 | Renai Neet~Wasureta Koi no Hajimekata~ · as Matsumoto Satoko |
| 2011 | In His Chart · as Kyoko Azumi |
| 2011 | Patisserie Coin De Rue · as Yoshikawa |
| 2011 | Gou · as Oba |
| 2010 | Soup Opera · as Toba-Chan |
| 2008 | Boys Over Flowers: Final · as Kaede Dōmyōji |
| 2008 | Around 40 · as Haruko Yoshinaga |
| 2005 | Boys Over Flowers (2005) · as Kaede Domyoji |
| 2004 | Last Christmas · as Kenji's Mother |
| 2002 | Toshiie and Matsu · as Tatsu |
| 2000 | AIBOU: Detective Duo · as Masako Kazama |
| 1999 | |
| 1998 | Shinjuku Boy Detectives · as Saeko Yumeno |
| 1997 | Your Hands are Whispering · as Masae Nobe |
| 1997 | Mōri Motonari · as Fujino |
| 1996 | |
| 1995 | Love Letter · as Male Itsuki's Mother |
| 1993 | The Ordinary People · as Tamotsu's Mother |
| 1993 | |
| 1992 | Twinkle · as Chiaki Koyama |
| 1990 | |
| 1990 | Miyamoto MusashiOn Plex |
| 1987 | Lovers' Time · as Akiko Nishie |
| 1986 | Danjo Shichinin Natsu Monogatari · as Imai Chitose |
| 1985 | Time and Tide 2 · as Kaoru Mizusawa |
| 1985 | Miotsukushi · as Rui Furukawa |
| 1984 | Mahjong Horoki · as Mama |
| 1984 | Curtain Call · as Yoshiko Oomori |
| 1983 | Modori River · as Ayano |
| 1982 | Lovers Lost · as Yuki |
| 1982 | The Unspoiled Diamond · as Kazuko Makimura |
| 1982 | The Rape · as Owner Of Patel |
| 1982 | The Gate of Youth Part 2 · as Oei |
| 1982 | |
| 1981 | Kagero-za · as Mio |
| 1981 | Love Letter · as Tayo |
| 1981 | Muddy River · as Shoko Matsumoto |
| 1977 | Beast in the Shadows · as Fumiko Masuda |
| 1977 | Mount Hakkoda · as Taeko Tokushima (captain Tokushima's Wife) |
| 1977 | Flower Spirit · as Okoto |
| 1976 | |
| 1974 | Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman · as CastOn Plex |
| 1973 | |
| 1973 | |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | |
| 1972 | Hissatsu shikakenin · as Baian No Hahaoya |
| 1972 | 姫君捕物控 · as Oryu / Kasumi |
| 1972 | |
| 1971 | Kigeki: Inochi no nedan · as Yuri |
| 1966 | |
| 1965 | The Pleasures of the Flesh · as Shoko |
| 1965 | With Beauty and Sorrow · as Keiko Sakami |
| 1964 | NET Playhouse · as Samnomiya |
| 1964 | |
| 1964 | An Outlaw · as Mari |
| 1964 | Only on Mondays · as Yuka |
| 1964 | Pale Flower · as Saeko |
| 1963 | Legend of a Duel to the Death · as Yuri Shimizu |
| 1962 | A Flame at the Pier · as Yuki |
| 2008 | VS Arashi · as Self |
| 1996 | Mecha-Mecha Iketeru! · as Self |
| 1976 | Tetsuko's Room · as Self |