Higuchi Kananko’s acting experience

In 1978, Higuchi Konanko, who was in college, was discovered by a talent scout while working at a red bean paste and fruit jelly shop in Ginza, and starred in her debut work "Pola TV Novel". She was only 20 at the time. age.

In 1980, she made her debut in the movie "Martial Law Night" and won the Golden Arrow Award for Newcomer. After that, she caused a great stir in the film and television industry because of her role as a lesbian in the movie "Swastika" originally written by Junichiro Tanizaki in 1983 and her bold and revealing role in the movie "Sleepy Eyes" originally written by Yamada Eimi in 1987. topic.

In 1991, Higuchi Kanako released a nude photo album "Fruit: An Unexpected Situation" photographed by Sasayama Kinobu, which became a bestseller at the time. This photo album also became an opportunity for Japan to lift its ban on nude photos.

In 1993, Higuchi Kananko married Itoi Shigesato. In the 2000s, Higuchi Konanko starred in films such as "Amidado" and "Memory of Tomorrow" as a wife who silently supports her husband. Due to her outstanding performance, she once again attracted attention.

Today, Higuchi Kanako, who is already over 50 years old, is still active in the film and television industry. Perhaps, just like the title of her latest film "Never Give Up", which she completed in 2009, she will keep acting and never give up.