Mariko Kaga

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 Lions Mane Her leading role in the film Monday Yuka in which she costarred with Akira Nakao and Yoko Yamamoto is one of her most wellknown 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