Biography
Youki Kudoh is a Japanese actress and singer. She made her feature film debut in 1984 in The Crazy Family and has appeared in both Japanese and international productions.
Kudoh is known for roles including Mitsuko in Mystery Train (1989), Hatsue Miyamoto in Snow Falling on Cedars (1999), Pumpkin in Memoirs of a Geisha (2005), and Dragon Lady in Rush Hour 3 (2007). She received the best newcomer award at the 6th Yokohama Film Festival for The Crazy Family and best actress awards at the 16th Hochi Film Award and the 1992 Blue Ribbon Award for War and Youth (1991).
