Yūki Amami

is a Japanese actress and former leading otokoyaku (男役, "male role") of Takarazuka Revue.

Career Amami joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1987 and retired from the stage company in 1995. Amami was the youngest actress in the company's history to be cast in a top male role. As an , she belonged to the Moon Troupe (Tsuki).

She was involved in various famous musicals when she was in the company, including Gone With the Wind, where she starred as Rhett Butler, and Me and My Girl. After resigning from the company, she continued to work as a television and film actress, winning awards for her roles in Divorce Lawyer, The Queen's Classroom, and Boss.

In May 2013, Amami suffered a mild heart attack after performing in the stage production L’honneur de Napoleon at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Although she wanted to return, she decided to bow out of the role on her doctor's advice and wrote a letter of apology to her fans.

Filmography Film

TV drama

Japanese dub

Awards and nominations Year Organization Award Work Result 199720th Japan Academy AwardsRookie of the YearChristmas Apocalypse 200225th Japan Academy Film Prize Best Female Supporting RoleSennen no Koi: Hikaru Genji Monogatari 44th Blue Ribbon AwardsBest ActressInugami, Rendan, Sekai no Chūshin de, Ai o Sakebu 23rd Yokohama Film FestivalBest Supporting ActressInugami, Rendan 5th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand PrixBest Supporting ActressSuiyōbi no Jōji 20058th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand PrixBest ActressDivorce Lawyer 202134th Nikkan Sports Film AwardsBest ActressWhat Happened to Our Nest Egg!? 46th Hochi Film AwardsBest Actress 202264th Blue Ribbon Awards Best Actress 45th Japan Academy Film PrizeBest Actress 202528th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand PrixBest Supporting ActressBelieve: A Bridge to You