Misa Shimizu

Misa Shimizu
Born (1970-09-25) 25 September 1970 (age 54)
Tanashi, Tokyo, Japan
OccupationActress
Years active1987–present

Misa Shimizu (清水美沙, Shimizu Misa, born 25 September 1970) is a Japanese actress. She made her screen debut by winning the heroine audition for 1987 film Shōnan Bōsōzoku. She starred in NHK's morning drama series Seishun Kazoku in 1989. She portrayed Keiko, the female protagonist, in Palme d'Or winning The Eel directed by Shohei Imamura.[1] She also makes regular appearances in Masayuki Suo's films. She won the award for best actress at the 17th Hochi Film Award for Okoge, Sumo Do, Sumo Don't, Future Memories: Last Christmas.[2]

  1. ^ "Festival de Cannes: The Eel". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-09-24.
  2. ^ 報知映画賞ヒストリー (in Japanese). Cinema Hochi. Archived from the original on 2009-01-31. Retrieved 2010-01-27.