Misako Konno

Misako Konno (紺野 美沙子 Konno Misako), born Misako Shinoda (篠田 美佐子 Shinoda Misako, born September 8, 1960) is a Japanese actress and essayist.

Her maiden name is Misako Satō (佐藤美佐子 Satō Misako).

In 2022, she became the third woman appointed in an organization linked to the Japan Sumo Association, by being appointed to the Yokozuna Deliberation Council.

Filmography

Film Year Title Role Notes 1983 Aiko 16 sai Aiko Shimazaki The Go Masters 1985 Four Sisters Aya Kitazawa Lead role 1995 Junkers Come Here Suzuko Nozawa (voice) 1997 Rebirth of Mothra II Toshiko 2003 Like Asura Tsuchiya

Television Year Title Role Notes 1976 Space Ironman Kyodain A Schoolgirl Episode 29 1980 Niji o oru Kayo Shimazaki Lead role; Asadora 1983 Tokugawa Ieyasu Kinomi Taiga drama 1985–1986 Sanada Taiheiki Komatsuhime 1988 Takeda Shingen Lady Sanjō Taiga drama 1993 Homura Tatsu Kichiji Taiga drama 1998 Gokenin Zankurō Oshima 1999–2000 Asuka Kyōko Miyamoto (Asuka's mother) Asadora

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result 1983 7th Elan d'or Awards Newcomer of the Year Herself 1987 10th Japan Academy Prize Best Supporting Actress Four Sisters