Saeko
| Saeko | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 紗栄子 |
| Born |
16 November 1986 Miyazaki, Miyazaki, Japan |
| Years active | 2004—present |
| Agent | Topcoat |
| Spouse(s) | Yu Darvish (2007-2012) |
| Children | 2 |
Saeko (紗栄子, born 16 November 1986) is a Japanese actress, model and TV personality who has had a number of supporting roles in films and television dramas.
Personal life
On November 11, 2007, she married Yu Darvish. The two chose the 11/11 date, because 11 was husband Yu’s number.[1] They had their formal wedding in Hawaii in January 2008. They have two sons, but were divorced in 2012.[2]
In 2010, a late push from Japanese voters gave Saeko Darvish (she was number 5) the title of Baseball's Hottest Wife for 2010.[3][4]
Early life
Saeko was born on November 16, 1986 in Miyazaki, Miyazaki. She is a graduate of Horikoshi High School a private high school in Nakano, Tokyo, famous for being attended by many Japanese celebrities.[5]
She co-hosted and performed a cover song at the annual Girl Pop Factory show in the summer of 2004.[6]
Filmography
Television dramas
- Natsu no Hikari (2004)
- Tenka (2004), Yuka Satō
- Aijo Ippon (Judo Kids "Ippon!") (2004), Mirin Shibata
- Be Bop High School 2 (2005), Maki
- Dragon Zakura (2005), Maki Kobayashi
- Konya Hitori no Beddo de (2005), Maiko Terao
- Oishii Proposal (2006), Michiru Asakura
- Drama Complex (2006)
- Nodame Cantabile (2006), Sakura Saku
- Takusan no Ai o Arigato (2006)
- Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Soko ni Iru! (2006), Sayaka Nagamori
- Saigo no Nightingale (2006), Etsuko Nakane
- The Hit Parade (TV Fuji movie) (2006)
- Good Job (2007), Tomomi Nioka
- Hotelier (2007), Akane Morimoto
- Marumaru Chibi Maruko-chan (2007), Tama-chan
- Cho Saigen! Mystery (2012), as herself - Emcee
Film
- Fune o Oritara Kanojo no Shima (Her Island, My Island) (2003), Tsuru-hime
- Sen o Furitara Kanojo no Shima (2003),
- One Missed Call (2004), schoolgirl
- Zoo Seven Rooms (2005), Mari
- Nana (2005), Sachiko Kawamura
- Lovehotels (2006), Ai Urasaka
- Backdancers! (2006), Aiko
- Sugar & Spice - Fūmi Zekka (2006), Sae
- Like a Dragon (2007), Yui
- Closed Note (2007), Hana Ikeuchi
- Gachi Boy (Wrestling with a Memory) (2008), Asako Asaoka
References
- ↑ "Yu Darvish's Wife: Pics of Rangers Pitchers' Ex-Wife Saeko". 2012-10-02. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
- ↑ "Yu Darvish divorces TV celebrity wife Saeko". Japan Today. January 20, 2012.
- ↑ "Japanese Hot Wife Wins at Wire"
- ↑ Fantasy Baseball Blog Names 2010 'Hottest Wives In Baseball' Finalists
- ↑ "Horikoshi's Class of 2008". Tokyograph. 2008-02-18. Retrieved 2011-11-28.
- ↑ Japanese Idol Saeko
External links
- Official website (Japanese)
- Official blog (Japanese)
- Saeko at the Internet Movie Database
- Talent data bank interview (Japanese)