Yumi Takigawa
Acting
Biography
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).  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.
Born: February 16, 1951
Place of Birth: Suginami, Tokyo, Japan
Known For
Filmography
as Natsuno Kazumi
as Hase Aoi
as Mikie Katou
as Kiyoko Moriyama
as Tatsuko Kishimoto
as Yuri Oshima
as Ritsuko Fujishima
as Hisae
as Kinu
as Kyoko (Towa's mother)
as Chika Sekine
as Nobue Aoki
as Yoko Toyama
as Bistro Guest
as Mitsuko Morishita
as Chikako
as Yaehime
as Bar's Customer
as Misato
as Sawa
as Shizuko Kubo
as Emi Hatanaka / Amo
as Akiko Shiga
as Asami Noriko
as Yu
as Izumo-no-Okuni
as Nami Matsushima
as Yuki Kazama
as Chiako
as Chiako
as SAS Staff
as Chieko Ishikawa
as Maya Takigawa