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Ayako Fujitani
Japanese writer and actress
Ayako Fujitani | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ayako Faith Fujitani () December 7, (age&#;45) Osaka, Japan |
| Other&#;names | Ayako Seagal |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, writer |
| Years&#;active | –present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Parents | |
Ayako Fujitani (藤谷 文子, Fujitani Ayako, born December 7, ) is a Japanese actress and writer.[1] She acts and writes in both Japanese and English.
Early life
Ayako Faith Fujitani was born in Osaka, Japan. She is the daughter of Steven Seagal by his first wife, aikido master Miyako Fujitani. Her parents separated when she was about eight years old.
She resided in Los Angeles during her teenage years.
Career
Acting
In , Fujitani made her cinematic debut at age 13 starring in the cult classic Gamera: Guardian of the Universe directed by Shusuke Kaneko. She reprised her role in subsequent films in the series and also featured in an episode of Ultraman Max.
In , she played the lead role in the movie Shiki-Jitsu. In , she played the role of Hiroko in the anthology film Tokyo!, [2] directed by Leos Carax, Bong Joon-Ho and Michel Gondry.
Ayako Fujitani (藤谷 文子, Fujitani Ayako, born December 7, ) is a Japanese actress and writer. [1] She acts and writes in both Japanese and English.She also featured in the indie romance Daylight Savings () with the supporting role of “Goh” Nakamura's ex-girlfriend,[3]Mozart in the Jungle () and The Last Ship ().[4] Other film roles include parts in Sansa and Man from Reno.[5]
Writing
Fujitani has contributed film reviews to the Japanese magazine Roadshow, and has published several coupled novellas, including Touhimu (Flee-Dream), which was adapted into the film, Shiki-Jitsu, by writer and director Hideaki Anno.
She also published Yakeinu (Burnt Dog). Fujitani has written both fiction and non-fiction, contributing essays and short stories to various national publications.[6]
In , Fujitani co-wrote a short film commissioned by Ermenegildo Zegna, entitled A Rose Reborn. The film was directed by Park Chan-wook, Chung Chung-hoon, and Michael Werwie, and scored by Clint Mansell.
It starred Jack Huston and Daniel Wu.[7]
Other pursuits
At age 12, she won the Asian Beauty Contest, held in honor of the Japanese release of the film Police Story 3, kick starting her modeling career.[8]
In , she directed a short drama for TV Tokyo's Drama Factory program.[9]
Personal life
She married screenwriter Javier Gullón in The couple have two daughters.[10]
Filmography
Film
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultraman Max | Yuri Sakata | Episode: "Prophecy of Baradhi" | |
| Atami no Sousakan | Mio Shikishima | ||
| FACE MAKER | Haruka Shiina | 2 episodes | |
| The Last Ship | Kyoko | 7 episodes | |
| Mozart in the Jungle | Yuki | 2 episodes |
References
- ^Ordona, Michael (March 19, ).Ayako Fujitani: Japanese Actress, Author, and Director ... Ayako Fujitani, who was brought up in an acting family, is an expert entertainer, essayist, chief, and film pundit. She is generally known for her part in the film “Tokyo.” moreover, she is known to be the offspring of Steven Seagal, an entertainer and maker, from his past association.
"Ayako Fujitani". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 26,
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- ^Hernon, Matthew (November 4, ).See full list on marriedwiki.com No longer simply seen as the child from Gamera with the Hollywood father, Ayako Fujitani was being recognized for both her acting and writing skills. “Being Steven Seagal’s daughter, I could understand that was a hot topic when I first started in the industry,” she tells us.
"Renaissance Woman: Getting to know Ayako Fujitani". Tokyo Weekender. Archived from the original on November 5, Retrieved October 31,
- ^Akande, Zainab (October 23, ). "Watch: Park Chan-wook's Fashionista Thriller Starring Jack Huston and Jason Wu". IndieWire.Ayako fujitani biography of donald Ayako Fujitani (藤谷 文子, Fujitani Ayako, born December 7, ) is a Japanese actress and writer. [1] She acts and writes in both Japanese and English.
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- ^Ra'eesah Manack (November 7, ). "Ayako Fujitani". .
Ayako Fujitani Biography, Life & Interesting Facts Revealed: No longer simply seen as the child from Gamera with the Hollywood father, Ayako Fujitani was being recognized for both her acting and writing skills. “Being Steven Seagal’s daughter, I could understand that was a hot topic when I first started in the industry,” she tells us.
Archived from the original on Retrieved June 2,
- ^"TOKYO COWBOY". Hawaii International Film Festival. Retrieved November 16,