About Kumiko Goto
Born 1974. Kumiko Goto is a Japanese actor, singer and model.
is a Japanese actress, model, and former singer active in the 1980s. As an actress, she is known for starring in the Otoko wa Tsurai yo films and the Jackie Chan film City Hunter. In 1995, she quit her acting career and married French racing driver Jean Alesi, with whom she has three children, daughter Helena and sons Giuliano and John.
Filmography TV shows
Dokuganryū Masamune (NHK, 1987), young Megohime Mama wa Idol (TBS, 1987) Kaze Shojo (NTV, 1988) Tsukai! Rock-n-Roll Toori (TBS, 1988) Taiheiki (NHK, 1991), Kitabatake Akiie Mo Namida wa Misenai (Fuji TV, 1993) DCU (TBS, 2022), Maria Silva
Films
Memories of You (1988) Otoko wa Tsurai yo series: Tora-san, My Uncle (1989) Tora-san Takes a Vacation (1990) Tora-san Confesses (1991) Tora-San Makes Excuses (1992) Tora-san to the Rescue (1995) Tora-san, Wish You Were Here (2019) City Hunter (1993) Camp de Aimasho (1995)
Commercial
Denon "Concept" (1987-1988) Mazda Carol (1995-1996) Formula 1 97 (1997) JR East (1987–) Kirin "Kirin 1000 (Southern)" (2010–)
Discography
Single Teardrop (released March 18, 1987)
Awards Year Award Category Work(s) Result Ref1988 12th Elan d'or Awards Newcomer of the Year Herself 1st Nikkan Sports Film Awards Best NewcomerMemories of You 1989 12th Japan Academy Film Prize Newcomer of the Year 2021 44th Japan Academy Film Prize Best Supporting Actress Tora-san, Wish You Were Here
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kumiko Goto?
Japanese model, talent, actress
When was Kumiko Goto born?
Kumiko Goto was born on 26 March 1974 in Suginami.
What is Kumiko Goto's occupation?
Kumiko Goto is an actor, singer and model.
What nationality is Kumiko Goto?
Kumiko Goto is Japanese.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kumiko Goto. https://biography.guide/kumiko-goto/
MLA: "Kumiko Goto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kumiko-goto/.
Chicago: "Kumiko Goto." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kumiko-goto/.
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