Satomi Ishihara is a Japanese actress and model who has appeared in numerous films and television series. In 2003, at the age of 17, she began her career by starring in various supporting roles for television and film and subsequently appeared in advertisements. Her most well-known roles are in the television series ‘B Bappu Hai Sukru’ and ‘Shitsuren Chocolatier,’ as well as in the films Ningen Shikkaku’ and ‘The Incite Mill’. Her role in ‘Shitsuren Chocolatier’ was so well-received that in 2014 she was the most sought-after Japanese actress on Yahoo. When she began a relationship with the prominent Japanese idol Yamashita Tomohisa, the tabloids covered it extensively; however, the couple decided to separate. Since her debut in the entertainment industry, Ishihara’s talents have been consistently praised. She has received numerous prestigious honors, including the Japan Academy Award and the Blue Ribbon Award. Currently, she is represented by the HoriPro talent agency.
Satomi Ishihara’s Career
2003 was a pivotal year for Satomi Ishihara’s career, as she landed her first principal roles. She was cast as Tamako Godai in the drama film “My Grandpa” and starred in the Japanese television series “Mado o Aketara.” She subsequently appeared in ‘Kimi wa Pet’ and ‘Teru Teru Kazoku’ in supporting roles. She received the Newcomer Award at the sixteenth Nikkan Sports Film Grand-Prix.
She began appearing in various print and digital advertisements for companies such as Toyota, Bank of Tokyo, Canon, etc., as her career took off. In 2004, she captured the attention of critics with her performance as Kyko Izumi in the drama series ‘Be-Bop High School. In 2005, she expanded her options. She portrayed Yukiko Oshima in ‘Akai Giwaku’ and went on to feature in ‘Be-Bop High School’s’ sequel.
This year’s lone film credit was for ‘One Year in the North’ as Tae Komatsubara. The year 2006 was a hectic one for Satomi. Her performance as Misora Aoi in the famous comedy series ‘Ns’ Aoi’ was a huge success. She also appeared in the 2006 television series Hyten.
In the following few years, she appeared in films such as ‘Htai Club (2007), ‘No Longer Human’ (2010), ‘The Incite Mill’ (2010), and ‘Sadako 3D’ (2010). (2012). Before being appointed as Saeko Takahashi in ‘Shitsuren Chocolatier’ in 2014, she appeared in various supporting roles for various dramas during the same period. This became her most famous role, for which she ultimately won Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role at the Tokyo International Drama Festival.
In 2015, she played the principal role in the TV drama ‘5-ji Kara 9-ji Made: Watashi ni Koi Shita Obsan,’ for which she won the Television Drama Academy Award for Best Actress. In 2016, she starred in the NTV television series ‘Jimi ni Sugoi! Ketsu Girl: Kouno Etsuko is the main character. Ishihara portrayed Etsuko Kouno, a proofreader who aspires to become a fashion editor, in the television series.
The series garnered a large audience, and a spin-off was subsequently released on Hulu. In the same year, she appeared in the science fiction film Shin Godzilla, in which she played the President’s envoy. The film performed exceptionally well at the box office and was also well-received by critics.
She portrayed the main character in the 2018 miniseries “Unnatural.” She portrayed a pathologist who investigates unnatural deaths. With multiple awards and critically acclaimed roles to her credit, Ishihara continues to be a prominent actress in Japan.
Satomi’s Personal Life
Satomi Ishihara was born as Kuniko Ishigami in Tokyo, Japan on December 24, 1986. She currently resides in Japan with Helen, her beloved dachshund. She is a Buddhist. A local newspaper recently reported that she was seen with Yuji Maeda, the CEO of “Showroom.” There are rumors that the two are dating.
She was previously in a relationship with the Japanese idol and actor Tomohisa Yamashita. Upon learning that Yamashita was having an affair with a younger model, she decided to terminate the relationship. Her interests include tennis and piano. Additionally, she has studied classical ballet and hip-hop performance.
Estimated Net Worth
Satomi Ishihara is one of the wealthiest and most renowned television actresses. According to our investigation of Wikipedia, Forbes, and Business Insider, Satomi Ishihara has a net worth of $5 million.
Trivia
When Ishihara was cast as a nurse in ‘Nurse Aoi,’ she immersed herself in a hospital full of nurses and spoke frequently with the staff in order to adopt their mannerisms and skills. In addition, she learned how to measure blood pressure and operate an X-ray machine.
She is one of the most attractive Japanese actresses and has won several beauty contests. She earned the Vogue Nippon Women of the Year award in 2016.