Masako Natsume

Quick Facts

Full Name	Masako Natsume
Occupation	Tv Actress
Date Of Birth	Dec 17, 1957(1957-12-17)
Age	67
Date Of Death	1985-09-11
Birthplace	Roppongi
Country	Japan
Birth City	Tokyo
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Masako Natsume Biography

Masako Natsume is one of the most popular and richest TV Actress who was born on December 17, 1957 in Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan. Japanese actress who gained fame for her performance as Tripitaka in the television show Monkey.

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Masako was born Masako Odate in Shibuya, Tokyo, the only daughter of Sue and Kazu Odate. Raised in Naka-ku, Yokohama, while in junior college in 1976 she auditioned for the lead role in Nihon TV’s drama Ai ga miemasu ka (“Can you see love?”). Chosen from 4,000 applicants, she dropped out of school to pursue an acting career, playing the part under her real name Masako Odate. Masako’s mother initially objected to her choice of career and requested that she not use the Odate family name if she gained further work. In 1977, she changed her name to Natsume.

In 1977, she was chosen to represent Kanebo Cosmetics, achieving great popularity after appearing topless as the “Kooky Face” girl in an ad for sunscreen. This popularity led to her recording a song later that year called “Oh! Cookie Face”. Many bit parts and a few leads in movies followed but she continued in television.

She was the sole daughter to Sue and Kazu Odate.

Masako Natsume Net Worth

Masako Natsume is one of the richest Tv Actress from Japan. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Masako Natsume 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

It was junior college at the time she was awarded the role of lead for Nihon’s Ai Ga Miemasu Ka? and then quit to pursue a career in acting.

She wrote her mother a book on her life that was titled Himawari the aforementioned Masako Natsume 27, Sai not Shougai, to Haha no Ai, which became a film.

Masako Natsume (夏目 雅子 , Natsume Masako, December 17, 1957 – September 11, 1985) was a Japanese actress from Tokyo. Widely popular in Japan she gained worldwide recognition for her portrayal of Tripitaka in the TV series Monkey which is now considered a cult classic.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Masako Natsume Dating?

According to our records, Masako Natsume married to Shizuka Ijuin. As of December 1, 2023, Masako Natsume’s is not dating anyone.

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In 1997, Canon produced a television commercial for a copy machine, featuring her photocopied images, which offered 100 free compilations of the images in a book. Canon received 230,000 applications. Masako Natsume picture books and calendars are still popular in Japan today.

Facts & Trivia

Masako Ranked on the list of most popular TV Actress. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Japan. Masako Natsume celebrates birthday on December 17 of every year.

Mawaru-Penguindrum, a 2011 Japanese anime series produced by Brain’s Base has a character named Masako Natsume.

Top Facts about Masako Natsume

1. Masako Natsume was a Japanese actress born in 1957.
2. She starred in over 40 films and TV dramas.
3. Natsume won the Best Actress award at the Japan Academy Prize twice.
4. Her breakthrough role was in the film “The Gate of Youth.”
5. Natsume was diagnosed with leukemia at age 27.
6. She continued to work while undergoing treatment for her illness.
7. Natsume passed away in 1985 at the age of 27.
8. Her death brought attention to leukemia and bone marrow donation in Japan.
9. A foundation was established in her name to support leukemia research.
10. Natsume’s legacy continues to inspire young actors and actresses today.

What happened Masako Natsume?

But after only a year, she died from acute leukemia at the age of 27 in 1985, and is buried in Hōfu, Yamaguchi under the married name Masako Nishiyama.

Why is Tripitaka female?

Tripitaka is a young girl posing as a boy monk (the original role was a boy monk played by actress Masako Natsume) and Cocquerel’s Sandy, who is somewhat androgynous, was originally male and portrayed by actor Shiro Kishibe. “We don’t see characters like her enough …

Why did they change Pigsy in Monkey?

Tripitaka. Toshiyuki Nishida played Pigsy in the first season of Monkey but accepted a role on another show before he found out there was going to be a second season.

What happened to Pigsy in Monkey?

Probably the most successful of his Monkey co-stars, Toshiyuki, 69, only played the role of Pigsy for one season before accepting another TV role. His career in acting hasn’t faltered, receiving a slew of Japanese Academy Award nods as he consistently performed in both television and film.

Does Monkey like Tripitaka?

Shadow Monkey states that Tripitaka is a friend and explains what friendship is. The pair fight again but it seems more playful this time. It’s almost like they are in love with each other which wouldn’t surprise anyone. After the fight, they do their own handshake.