Yuki Saori

Name: Yuki Saori
Native name: 由紀さおり
Also Known as: ゆきさおり, 安田章子, やすだあきこ
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: November 13, 1946
Age: 78

Saori Yuki is a Japanese singer and actress. She was born Akiko Yasuda in Kiryu, Gunma, Japan and raised in Yokohama. She started her singing career with her older sister Sachiko as a child singer.

In 1969, Saori Yuki had a hit with "Yoake no Scat (Scat at dawn)", which sold 2 million units in two months, stayed at the top spot for 10 weeks and was in the top ten for four months. The song's success led her to appear at the NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen, the annual year-end music show (after that, she continued to appear consecutively up until 1978). In 1970, the single "Tegami (The Letter)" peaked at No. 1 and was the second best-selling single in Japan 1970. For "Tegami", she won the vocal award at the 12th Japan Record Awards. She received the Best Vocalist Award at the 15th Japan Record Awards for her hit "Koibumi (Love Letter)".

She quickly became a popular TV personality, appeared on a number of variety shows, and acted in several movies. She received the Award of Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in Japan Academy Prize in 1983 for her role of Chikako Numata, a mother of two difficult sons in The Family Game.

In 1985, she started appearing on stage with her sister, Sachiko. They toured around Japan with their speciality of Japanese children's songs and received the Best Planning Award in the 28th Japan Record Awards for their hit album "Ano-toki, Kono-uta" (あの時・この歌 / "Those Times, These Songs"). Their repertoire was not limited to children's songs, but also included pop, classical, and anime songs.

In 2009, she released her first original album since 1984, commemorating the 40th anniversary of her singing career as Saori Yuki. A collaboration album with Pink Martini titled 1969 was released in November 2011 in more than 20 countries, and quickly gained popularity in various places, including the United States, Canada, Singapore and Greece. She also appeared as a guest soloist on Pink Martini's festive album, Joy to the World, singing the Japanese language version of "White Christmas".

In 2012, Saori Yuki won the US Billboard Publisher's Award.

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Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Danchi no Futari Japanese Drama, 2024, 10 eps Sakuma Ayako (Support Role)	10	Sakuma Ayako Support Role	7.8
2022	Hitotsubashi Kiriko no Hanzai Nikki Japanese Drama, 2022, 5 eps Miyazaki Tomoko (Support Role)	5	Miyazaki Tomoko Support Role	7.8
2022	Tsuma, Shogakusei ni Naru Japanese Drama, 2022, 10 eps Koga Reiko [Takae's mother] (Ep. 7) (Guest Role)	10	Koga Reiko [Takae's mother] (Ep. 7) Guest Role	8.1
2016	Love Song Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps Yuasa Shizuko (Support Role)	10	Yuasa Shizuko Support Role	7.5
2014	Oyaji no Senaka Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps Koizumi Akiko (Support Role)	10	Koizumi Akiko Support Role	7.6
2012	My Summer Vacation Japanese Drama, 2012, 45 eps Aoyama Haruna [Old] (Support Role)	45	Aoyama Haruna [Old] Support Role	7.4
2008	Osen Japanese Drama, 2008, 10 eps Handa Chiyo (Support Role)	10	Handa Chiyo Support Role	7.4
2007	Kaette Kita Jikou Keisatsu Japanese Drama, 2007, 9 eps Hatoko (Ep.7) (Guest Role)	9	Hatoko (Ep.7) Guest Role	7.5
2006	Jikou Keisatsu Japanese Drama, 2006, 9 eps [Narrator] (Guest Role)	9	[Narrator] Guest Role	7.4
2005	Anego Japanese Drama, 2005, 10 eps Noda Atsuko (Support Role)	10	Noda Atsuko Support Role	7.0
2005	Fight Japanese Drama, 2005, 162 eps Komada Kinuko (Support Role)	162	Komada Kinuko Support Role	7.4
2003	Kanta desu! Japanese Drama, 2003, 65 eps Date Haruko [Kanta's mother] (Support Role)	65	Date Haruko [Kanta's mother] Support Role	0.0
1987	Chotchan Japanese Drama, 1987, 156 eps Kitayama Miki (Support Role)	156	Kitayama Miki Support Role	10.0
1986	Tsumatachi no Kagaiju Gyo Season 2 Japanese Drama, 1986, 24 eps Konishi Tomoe (Main Role)	24	Konishi Tomoe Main Role	8.0
1985	Tsumatachi no Kagaiju Gyo Japanese Drama, 1985, 24 eps Minami Tomoe (Main Role)	24	Minami Tomoe Main Role	9.0
1984	Chusotsu, Todai Itchokusen mo Koko wa Iranai! Japanese Drama, 1984, 9 eps Isoda Hatsuko (Main Role)	9	Isoda Hatsuko Main Role	2.0
1981	Himitsu no Deka-chan Japanese Drama, 1981, 30 eps (Support Role)	30	Support Role	7.0
1974	Onna Kazoku Japanese Drama, 1974, 26 eps Suzume (Support Role)	26	Suzume Support Role	8.0

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2021	Blue Heaven on You Japanese Movie, 2021, Sagisaka Toshiko (Main Role)	Sagisaka Toshiko Main Role	0.0
2019	Konomichi Japanese Movie, 2019, ["Karatachi no Hana" singer] (Support Role)	["Karatachi no Hana" singer] Support Role	3.0
2012	The Castle of Crossed Destinies Japanese Movie, 2012, (Support Role)	Support Role	7.0
2012	Quartet! Japanese Movie, 2012, Yanagawa Yoko (Support Role)	Yanagawa Yoko Support Role	6.4
2009	Yamagata Scream Japanese Movie, 2009, Suga Tomeko (Support Role)	Suga Tomeko Support Role	7.0
2009	Pride Japanese Movie, 2009, Professor Yamamoto (Support Role)	Professor Yamamoto Support Role	7.2
2008	Where The Legend Lives Japanese Movie, 2008, Landlady Katsue (Support Role)	Landlady Katsue Support Role	7.5
2008	Double Trouble Japanese Movie, 2008, Matsuo Misuzu (Support Role)	Matsuo Misuzu Support Role	6.0
2007	Tamamoe! Japanese Movie, 2007, Emori Kazuyo (Support Role)	Emori Kazuyo Support Role	6.4
2006	Blue Song - Proud of My Voice Youth Version Japanese Movie, 2006, [Herself] (Support Role)	[Herself] Support Role	7.0
2005	Princess Raccoon Japanese Movie, 2005, Auntie Biruzen (Support Role)	Auntie Biruzen Support Role	6.8
2002	Mohou-han Japanese Movie, 2002, Kurihashi Sumiko (Support Role)	Kurihashi Sumiko Support Role	6.2
1990	Nozomi Witches Japanese Movie, 1990, [Ryotaro's mother] (Guest Role)	[Ryotaro's mother] Guest Role	0.0
1985	Early Spring Story Japanese Movie, 1985, Oya Keiko (Support Role)	Oya Keiko Support Role	6.6
1983	Kazoku Game Japanese Movie, 1983, Numata Chikako (Support Role)	Numata Chikako Support Role	7.1
1977	Police Box in Front of Kameari Park, Katsushika Ward Japanese Movie, 1977, Aiko (Support Role)	Aiko Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2022	Mugonkan Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps Sakuma Shizuko (Support Role)	1	Sakuma Shizuko Support Role	8.0
2022	Yukiguni Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps "Master" (Support Role)	1	"Master" Support Role	7.5
2020	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 47: 30 Shu-nen Kinen SP Series Shutaisei! Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	10.0
2019	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 46: Saki ga Tsuini “Obaa-chan” ni!? Japanese Special, 2019, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2018	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 45: French Restaurant no Josei Owner no Otto ga, Itai to Natte Mitsu Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2018	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 44: 30-nen-buri ni Saikai Shita Moto Koibito ga Shi wo Maneku!? Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2017	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 43: Hoigaku-sha no Musuko ga Satsujin Yogi-sha ni... Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2016	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 42: Yumei Gaka wa Nido Shinu? Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2015	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 41: Aijin wa Nido Shinu... Joi no Oshiego ga Satsujin!? Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2015	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 40: Musume ni Sasageru Hanzai!? Giwaku no Haha wa Keisatsu Gakko Kyo Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2014	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 39: Ame no Hi Dake ni Okiru Satsujin no Nazo!? Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2014	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 38: Danjo no Shitai wa Futari de Usowotsuku!? Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2013	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 37: Parachute de Maiorita Bijo no Shitai Fukushu Satsujin? Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2013	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 36: Subete ga 1/2 no Shitai no Nazo... Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2012	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 35: Nagasaki - Yokohama Kame ga Mite Ita Satsujin Jiken!? Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2012	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 34: Hanketsu no Hoshu!! Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2011	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 33: Jibun ni Fukushu suru haha!? Neko no kami-kon to Steak no Nazo.. Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2011	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 32: Alafor Dosokai ni Todoita Reito Itai! Japanese Special, 2011, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2010	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 31: Satsujin-han wa Watashi no Otto!? Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2010	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 30: Joi vs Suiyobi no Kosatsuma Japanese Special, 2010, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2009	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 29: Jisatsu Shita Tsuma wa Yokunen Otto ni Fukushu Suru!? Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2009	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 28: Seikei Bijo wa Nido Korosareru!? Chishi-ryo Shitsu Chi no Nazo!! Japanese Special, 2009, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2008	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 27: Osowareta Konyaku-sha! Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2008	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 26: Goka Cruiser Satsujin Party! Nerawareta no wa Joi ka? Joyu ka? Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2007	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 25: Kitakyushu - Yokohama Haitatsu Sareta Kaibo Itai... Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2007	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 24: Ballerina wa, Nido Korosareru!? Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2006	Hoigaku Kyoshitsu no Jiken File 23: Bus Dai Bakuha Shinju!! Koibito no Shitai ga Jibun de Bus ni Not Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps Mochizuki Nanami (Support Role)	1	Mochizuki Nanami Support Role	0.0
2006	Yuuki Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps Teacher Yoneyama (Support Role)	1	Teacher Yoneyama Support Role	7.9
1994	Oyaji no Hige 17 Japanese Special, 1994, 1 eps (Guest Role)	1	Guest Role	0.0
1989	Kozure Okami Japanese Special, 1989, 1 eps Azami (Support Role)	1	Azami Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2016	Utacon Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps (Ep. 16, 54, 58, 65, 89, 124, 169) (Guest)	330	(Ep. 16, 54, 58, 65, 89, 124, 169) Guest	6.0
2015	EIGHT-JAM Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps (Ep. 33) (Guest)	430	(Ep. 33) Guest	0.0
2008	Shibuya Live Stage Japanese TV Show, 2008, 105 eps (Ep. 73) (Guest)	105	(Ep. 73) Guest	0.0
2005	J-Melo Japanese TV Show, 2005, 576 eps (Guest)	576	Guest	0.0
1964	Music Fair Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps (Guest)	3000	Guest	7.0
1951	Kouhaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 73 eps (Ep. 20-29, 38, 40, 43, 63) (Guest)	73	(Ep. 20-29, 38, 40, 43, 63) Guest	7.6