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Koyuki
Also known as 小雪, Koyuki Kato, 松山小雪
Career
Active 1998 – present
Biography
About Koyuki
Koyuki is a Japanese actress and model. Born on Saturday 18th of December 1976 in Zama, Kanagawa, Japan, she began her career in 1998 at the age of 21. She stands 5'7" with black hair, brown eyes, and a slim, natural figure. After gaining attention as an exclusive model for the Japanese fashion magazine Non-no, she transitioned into television dramas, commercials, and films.
Her breakthrough came with the television drama Kimi wa Petto, which brought her national fame. She later appeared in the 2003 film The Last Samurai as Taka, alongside Tom Cruise, earning international recognition. Koyuki also starred in the horror film Pulse and in Blood: The Last Vampire, both of which are acclaimed Japanese productions. Throughout the 2000s, she balanced work across film, TV, and advertising, becoming a familiar face in Japanese entertainment.
In 2011, Koyuki married actor Kenichi Matsuyama, and they have children together. She continues to work as an actress and model, and her Instagram presence has grown to 74 thousand followers.
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Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1998-present (started around 21 years old; 28 years active)
- Birthplace
- Zama, Kanagawa, Japan
- Ethnicity
- Asian
Body
- Hair Color
- Black
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 74k (as of May 2026)
Frequently asked
Which international film brought Koyuki to a global audience?
She gained international recognition for her role as Taka in the 2003 historical epic The Last Samurai, starring Tom Cruise.
What was Koyuki's early career path before acting?
She began as an exclusive model for the Japanese fashion magazine Non-no before moving into television dramas and films.
Who is Koyuki married to and when did they marry?
She married Japanese actor Kenichi Matsuyama in 2011, and they have children together.
Did you know
- Koyuki's career spans over 28 years, starting in 1998 when she was around 21 years old.
- She has appeared in both the horror film Pulse and the action film Blood: The Last Vampire, showing range across genres.
- Her birthplace, Zama, Kanagawa, is located in Japan, and she is of Asian ethnicity.
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