Koyuki | |
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小雪 | |
Koyuki in 2019 | |
| Born | Koyuki Kato (加藤 小雪) December 18, 1976 Zama, Kanagawa, Japan |
| Education | Tokyo Women's Medical University |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Agent(s) | Avex Vanguard FlaMme |
| Known for | Kimi wa Petto (2003 drama) The Last Samurai (2003 film) Pulse (2001 film) |
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
Koyuki Kato (加藤 小雪, Katō Koyuki; born December 18, 1976), better known by her stage name Koyuki (小雪), is a Japanese model and actress best known for the drama Kimi wa Petto and the film The Last Samurai.
Koyuki appeared in Kiyoshi Kurosawa's 2001 film Pulse.
She rose to fame in the drama Kimi wa Petto (2003) with Jun Matsumoto and gained huge popularity. Her first international film was The Last Samurai (2003) where she played Taka, wife of a Samurai slain by the character Nathan Algren, portrayed by Tom Cruise.
She has appeared in many commercials, including Coca-Cola Japan's Sokenbicha, P&G Max Factor SK-II, and Suntory Kakubin.
In 2011, Koyuki married actor Kenichi Matsuyama, who co-starred with her in Kamui Gaiden. The couple's first child was born in January 2012, and their second child was born in January 2013. In July 2015, the couple had their third child.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work(s) | Result |
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| 2004 | 28th Elan d'or Awards | Newcomer of the Year | Kimi wa Petto | Won |
| 7th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix | Best Supporting Actress | The Way We Live and The Eldest Boy and His Three Elder Sisters | Won | |
| 17th Nikkan Sports Film Awards | Best Actress | Kwaidan: Eternal Love | Won | |
| 2006 | 29th Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Actress | Always: Sunset on Third Street | Nominated |