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Yoko Shimada (?? ?? Shimada Yoko?, born 17 May 1953, Kumamoto) is a Japanese actress. She is best known to Western audiences for her portrayal of "Mariko" in the 1980 miniseries Shogun.
She was the only female member of Shogun's massive cast of Japanese actors shown speaking English, for which she relied on a dialogue coach, as she was not fluent in the language at the time. Her English improved greatly during the production, however, allowing her to work
Gender: Female
Born On: 17-May-1953
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Yoko Shimada's Filmography on TV
List of programs starring Yoko Shimada on tv. Programs are sorted in order of last seen on tv. Last updated: Nov 26, 2024 10:32 PM
Undiscovered Tomb (2003)
Deep in the isolated border between China and India lies an ancient, hidden tomb thought to contain the treasured "Pills of Eternity." In this action-packed adventure film, reminiscent of Tomb Raider, archaeologist Ivy (Yoko Shimada) gathers together a team to trek to the border in search of the mysterious objects. Before she can claim the prize, however, she'll have to face down the Wild Wolves, who have nefarious intentions.