Etsuko Shihomi
| Etsuko Shihomi | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Native name | 志穂美 悦子 |
| Born |
Etsuko Shiomi 塩見悦子 October 29, 1955 Saidaiji, Okayama, Japan |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Other names |
Sue Shiomi Etsuko Nagabuchi (長渕悦子) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1973-1987 |
| Spouse(s) | Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi |
| Children |
Ayane (actress) Wataru Nagabuchi (rapper) Ren Nagabuchi (race car driver) |
| Website | nagabuchietsuko.com |
Etsuko Shihomi (志穂美 悦子 Shihomi Etsuko), now known by her married name Etsuko Nagabuchi (長渕 悦子 Nagabuchi Etsuko), (born October 29, 1955[1] in Okayama City, Japan as Etsuko Shiomi (塩見 悦子 Shiomi Etsuko)) is a Japanese actress who appeared in several Japanese martial arts films of the 1970s and 1980s.
Biography
Etsuko was a member of Sonny Chiba's "Japan Action Club" and appeared in several films with Chiba, Hiroyuki Sanada, and other members of the JAC. Her films include the Sister Street Fighter series (1974), Dragon Princess (1976), Message from Space (1978), Shogun's Ninja (1980), Roaring Fire (1982), and Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983).
Etsuko had a singing career from 1975 to 1984, although her last solo album, Three Dimension, was also released on CD in 1985. Two books were released relating to her in the 1970s and 1980s.
Etsuko met singer-actor Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi on the set of the Otoko wa Tsurai yo film Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986), when she was around 30 years old. She retired from acting after marrying him the following year, in 1987, when she was 31.[2] Their daughter is actress Ayane Nagabuchi.
Since her retirement, Etsuko has returned to the public eye and has been involved in charity work. She has written books on flower arrangement, with the proceeds being donated to charities.
Filmography
- Bodyguard Kiba 2 (1973)
- The Street Fighter (1974)
- Sister Street Fighter (1974)
- The Street Fighter's Last Revenge (1974)
- Sister Street Fighter 2 (1974)
- Executioner 2 (1974)
- The Killing Machine (1975)
- 13 Steps of Maki (1975)
- The Great Chase (1975)
- The Bullet Train (1975)
- Sister Street Fighter 3 (1975)
- The Power Of Aikido (1975)
- Dragon Princess (1976)
- Karate Warriors (1976)
- Fifth Level Fist (1976)
- Festival Champ (1976)
- Soul Of Chiba (1977)
- Golgo 13: Assignment Kowloon (1977)
- BLACKJACK (1977)
- Shogun's Samurai (1978)
- Message from Space (1978)
- Kindaichi Kosuke no Boken (1979)
- Pepper '80 (1979)
- Shogun's Ninja (1980)
- The Moon Mask Rider (1981)
- Roaring Fire (1981)
- Tenkōsei (1982)
- Fall Guy (1982)
- Iga-No Kabamaru (1983)
- Legend of the Eight Samurai (1983)
- Kotaro Makari-toru! (1984)
- Shanghai Rhapsody (1984)
- The Audition (1984)
- 2nd is a Christian (1985)
- Atami Murder case (1986)
- Cabaret (1986)
- Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (1986)
Discography
Singles:
- 13 Steps of Maki (1975)
- Silhouette (1975)
- Saturday Night of Love (1977)
- Only Two at the Wedding (1977)
- I dance like tomorrow (1982)
- Airmail in the Southern Sands (1984)
Albums:
- Female Killing Fist - Calling on Etsuko Shihomi!! (1976)
- Saturday Night of Love (1977)
- Three Dimension (1983) (also released on CD in 1985)
Books
- Shihomi Etsuko : Endless Road to action (1976)
- Actress : Shihomi Etsuko (1981)
- Flower Arrangement INSPIRE ～いちかばちか～ Vol.1 (2011)
- Flower Fighting INSPIRE ～いちかばちか～ Vol.2 (2012)
- Flower Arrangement Works INSPIRE 3 In New York (2013)
References
- ↑ Sister Street Fighter DVD Collection liner notes Patrick Macias
- ↑ Galbraith IV, Stuart (2007-02-16). "Tora-san 37: Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy (Region 3)". DVD Talk. Retrieved 2010-01-31.