Chiaki Kuriyama
Originally from Tsuchiura, Chiaki Kuriyama rose to become one of the most recognized Seiyūs from Japanese.
Japanese actress and singer
"Her role as the schoolgirl assassin Gogo Yubari in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill Vol." — About Chiaki Kuriyama
| Metric | Chiaki Kuriyama | Avg Seiyū | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 41 | 52 | -11 yrs |
| Height | 162cm (5'4") | 163cm | -1cm |
| Career length | 23 yrs | ~35 yrs | -12 yrs |
| Based on 9 Seiyū profiles in our database | |||
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Facts about Chiaki Kuriyama
Did you know that despite her iconic role as the silent, deadly Gogo Yubari in Kill Bill, Chiaki Kuriyama actually began her career as a child model and an idol group member?
- She began her entertainment career as a child model at the age of five, gracing the pages of popular kids' fashion magazines.
- Before her acting breakthrough, she was briefly a member of the short-lived idol group 'Sixteen' in the mid-1990s.
- Quentin Tarantino personally cast her as Gogo Yubari in 'Kill Bill Vol. 1' after being impressed by her work in 'Battle Royale'.
- Beyond acting, she debuted as a singer in 2010, with her first single 'Ryūsei no Namida' used as a theme for 'Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn'.
- She provided the Japanese voice for Motoko Kusanagi in the anime film 'Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex - Solid State Society'.
Her role as the schoolgirl assassin Gogo Yubari in Quentin Tarantino's "Kill Bill Vol. 1" (2003) catapulted her to international fame, making her a recognizable face to Western audiences. This brutal, memorable performance solidified her image as an intense and captivating actress, far beyond her earlier work in Japanese horror films.
Chiaki Kuriyama's legacy is defined by her ability to bridge Japanese and international cinema, transitioning from a child model and idol to a versatile actress celebrated for both intense dramatic roles and a successful music career.