Megumi Ishii

Megumi Ishii, born Yoko Ishii on October 18, 1958, in Chōfu, Tokyo, Japan, is a Japanese actress and politician. She began her career in 1979 as a gravure idol before transitioning to acting. For decades, she was a familiar face in Japanese television and film. In 2015, she was elected to the Kunitachi Municipal Assembly, shifting her focus to public service. Now 67, she continues to be represented by the talent agency Wonder Production. Her journey from entertainment to politics is a notable example of a multi-faceted career in Japan. She remains active in her political role, and her early work as an actress and gravure idol is still remembered by fans.