Natsuki Katō
{{Short description|Japanese actress, singer, and model}}
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| name = Natsuki Katō
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| native_name = {{lang|ja|加藤夏希}}
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1985|7|26}}
| birth_place = Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture, Japan
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| occupation = {{hlist|Actress| singer|model}}
| yearsactive = 1999–present
| spouse = {{marriage|Unknown|2014}}
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| children = 4
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{{nihongo|Natsuki Katō|加藤 夏希|Katō Natsuki|born July 26, 1985 in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture}} is a Japanese actress, singer and former fashion model, regularly appearing on television in various roles.
Career
In November 2010, Akita Prefecture chose her as one of the two official PR-Ambassadors, along with Nozomi Sasaki, with the purpose of creating a better image for the prefecture.[http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/11/kato-natsuki-sasaki-nozomi-to-become-ambassadors-of-akita/ Kato Natsuki & Sasaki Nozomi to become ambassadors of Akita] November 26, 2010 TokyoHive
Personal life
Katō is known for being a fan of anime and manga.{{Cite web|url=http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2008-07-31/japanese-govt-hosts-world-cosplay-summit-finalists|title = Japanese Gov't Hosts World Cosplay Summit Finalists}} On June 6, 2014, she announced on her blog that she has married a non-celebrity man. Their wedding ceremony was held on March 16, 2015. On March 12, 2016, during Kobe Collection 2016 SPRING/SUMMER fashion event, she announced her first pregnancy. They had their first daughter in July 7, 2016, then their first son in February of 2019, and finally their second son in January of 2021. On January 10, 2024, Katō announced through her official social media account that she and her husband are expecting their fourth child.{{Cite web |date=2024-01-10 |title=加藤夏希、第4子妊娠を公表「落ち着いたつわりがぶり返してきて、寝正月です」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2309940/full/ |access-date=2024-01-20 |website=ORICON NEWS}} On May 28, she gave birth to her second daughter.{{Cite web |date=2024-05-29 |title=加藤夏希、第4子女児出産「家族と共にパワーアップしながら精進していけたら」 |url=https://www.oricon.co.jp/news/2329297/full/ |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=ORICON NEWS}}
Filmography
=Film=
| class="wikitable sortable"
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes | |||
| 1999 | Moero!! Robocon VS Ganbare!! Robocon | Robina | |
| 2001 | Eko Eko Azarak 4 | Misa Kuroi | |
| 2001 | Stacy | Eiko | |
| 2001 | Sekai no Owari to Iu Na no Zakkaten | Izumi Kanai | |
| 2002 | Lament of the Lamb | Chizuna Takashiro | |
| 2002 | TOKYO 10+01 | Coco | |
| 2002 | Kamen Rider Ryuki: Episode Final | Miho Kirishima (Kamen Rider Femme) | |
| 2003 | Battle Royale II: Requiem | Saki Sakurai | |
| 2003 | Gun Crazy 4: Requiem for a Bodyguard | Miki Miyamoto | |
| 2008 | Hana yori Dango Final: The Movie | Shigeru Okawahara | |
| 2008 | The Monster X Strikes Back/Attack the G8 Summit | Sumire Sumidagawa | |
| 2008 | Osaka Hamlet | Yuka Akashi | |
| 2009 | Goemon | Dancer | |
| 2010 | Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions | Rioka (voice) | |
| 2011 | Paradise Kiss | Kaori Asou | |
| 2011 | Red Tears | Sayoko Mitarai | |
| 2012 | Musashino-sen no Shimai | Ranko Midorikawa | |
| 2015 | Tsunagaru | Aiko |
=Television=
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! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes | |||
| 1999–2000 | Moero!! Robocon | Robina / Natsuki | |
| 2000 | Wakareru 2-ri no jiken-bo | Makoto Nanami | |
| 2000 | Abarenbo Shogun | ||
| 2002 | Hungry Heart: Wild Striker | Miki Tsujiwaki (voice) | |
| 2005 | Go! Go! Heaven! | Sachiko Koboyashi / Julia | |
| 2005 | Onegai My Melody | Kanade Yumeno (voice) | |
| 2005 | Aim for the Ace! | ||
| 2007 | Hana yori Dango 2 | Shigeru Okawahara | |
| 2007 | Sushi Ōji! | Umi Minamoto | |
| 2008 | 4 Shimai Tantei Dan | Ayako Sasamoto | |
| 2009 | Ochaberi | Hiromi Kanda | Ep. 15 |
| 2009 | Real Clothes | Ryo Sasaki | |
| 2010 | Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture | Haruka Hasegawa |
References
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- {{Cite web |last=Noura |first=Ben Cheikh |date=May 11, 2021 |title=BOYS OVER FLOWERS 2 (returns) |url=https://voirdramavostfr.com/ou-regarder-la-serie-japonais-boys-over-flowers-2-returns-en-vostfr-streaming-viki-netflix-ou-amazon/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://voirdramavostfr.com/ |archive-date=June 5, 2015 |access-date=July 16, 2021 |website=Voir Drama Vostfr}}
External links
- {{Official website|https://natsukikato.jp/}} {{in lang|ja}}
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Category:Japanese female models
Category:Japanese film actresses
Category:Japanese television actresses
Category:Models from Akita Prefecture
Category:People from Yurihonjō
Category:Actors from Akita Prefecture