Kiki Sukezane 祐真 キキ | |
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 Sukezane at the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival. | |
| Born | April 5, 1989 |
| Other names | Kiki |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Height | 1.55 m (5 ft 1 in) |
| Website | sukezane-kiki |
Kiki Sukezane (祐真 キキ, Sukezane Kiki, born April 5, 1989) is a Japanese actress from Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture, working mostly in American productions.
Biography
[edit]Kiki Sukezane was born to parents both of samurai descent; some ancestors were involved in the 1860 Sakuradamon Incident on the side of the rōnin, and others were ochimusha under the Taira clan.[1][2] Her paternal uncle, Tomoki Sukezane (Japanese: 祐真朋樹), is a noted stylist and fashion magazine editor.[3]
She played Miko Otomo in Heroes Reborn from 2015–2016.[4][5]
Sukezane spent a year in the United States as a foreign exchange student in South Dakota and learned English. Sukezane attended acting school in Tokyo for two years before moving to Los Angeles, California.[6]
Personal life
[edit]In June 2020, Sukezane revealed during Pride Month that she was in a relationship with a woman.[7]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | High&Low The Movie 2 / End of Sky | [8] | |
| 2017 | High&Low The Movie 3 / Final Mission | [8] | |
| 2019 | Earthquake Bird | Natsuko | |
| 2021 | Bashira | Maya Shitara | [9] |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | The Yokai King | Nuko | Main cast, 13 episodes |
| 2015-16 | Heroes Reborn | Miko Otomo/Katana Girl | Main cast, 13 episodes |
| 2018 | Westworld | Sakura | 2 episodes |
| 2018 | Lost in Space | Aiko Watanabe | Recurring, 5 episodes |
| 2019 | The Terror | Yuko | Main Cast (Season 2), 10 episodes |
References
[edit]- ^ "Heroes Reborn's Kiki Sukezane Is a Real-Life Samurai". Made Man. Archived from the original on 2015-11-25. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ ""Heroes Reborn" Actress Kiki Sukezane on Her New Netflix Show, and Her Ultimate Ambition". 23 April 2018.
- ^ "祐真朋樹・編集大魔王対談｜vol.16 祐真キキさん".
- ^ "Sukezane gets reborn as a Hollywood 'hero'". The Japan Times. 24 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "Kiki Sukezane". Composure Magazine. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ "Kiki Sukezane". NBC. Retrieved 2015-11-22.
- ^ Kiki Sukezane on Instagram: 🏳️🌈Happy pride month🏳️🌈 I’m so lucky to have such a wonderful girlfriend. I was in NY last year for pride. Time goes so fast. #lgbtq🌈 #allblacklivesmatter #blacklivesmatter #セクマイカップル #セクマイ #pride🌈 #lgbtqia
- ^ a b "SKY CORPORATION - 各タレントページ". skycorporation.co.jp. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
- ^ "Horror film 'Bashira' shooting in Buffalo, creating local jobs". News.WBFO. July 25, 2018.
External links
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| People | |
