biography

Born in Hokkaido, 1955. In 1970, she made her acting debut in "Kōkōsei Burusu" in her original stage name Keiko Sekine. Since then, she has appeared in numerous films over a 50 year career in television, film, stage and commercials. Her hit films include "Tattoo Ari" (1982), "Hana monogatari" (1989) and "Fumiko no Umi" (2007). She has received awards including the 3rd Asahi Performing Arts Award, the Akiyama Matsushiyo Award (2004), the 62nd Mainichi Film Competition, Supporting Actress Award (2008), and the 64th Mainichi Film Competition Tanaka Kinuyo Award (2010).