Koyuki Kato (加藤 小雪), 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.

Career

Actor career

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.

Personal life

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.

Filmography

Film

Television

Dubbing

Awards