Quick Facts
Born:
1955-10-29
Birthplace:
Okayama, Japan
Credits:
49 Total Roles
Etsuko Shihomi
Acting
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Biography
Etsuko Shihomi (also known as Sue Shihomi) is a former Japanese actress and martial artist best known for her roles in 1970s action films. Born in 1955, she was a protégé of Sonny Chiba and a key member of the Japan Action Club. Shihomi gained fame as the lead in the "Sister Street Fighter" film series, showcasing her impressive martial arts skills. She also appeared in other notable films such as "The Street Fighter" (1974) and "The Executioner" (1974). Shihomi retired from acting in the 1980s, leaving behind a legacy as one of Japan’s pioneering female action stars.
Known For
The Street Fighter
Nachi Shikenbaru
The Return of Sister Street Fighter
Li Koryu
The Bullet Train
Telephone Operator
Message from Space
Emeralida
Sister Street Fighter
Li Koryu
The Street Fighter's Last Revenge
Huǒ Fèng
Shogun's Samurai
Yagyu Akane
Legend of the Eight Samurai
Inusaka Keno Tanetomo
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Tora-san's Bluebird Fantasy MOVIE | Miho |
| 1986 | Atami Murder Case MOVIE | Tomoko Mizuno |
| 1986 | Cabaret MOVIE | Bar maid |
| 1985 | The Second Is a Christian MOVIE | Kyoko |
| 1984 | The Audition MOVIE | Reiko Nanase |
| 1984 | Shanghai Rhapsody MOVIE | Self |
| 1984 | Kotaro, An Audacious Karate Boy MOVIE | Crimson Rose |
| 1983 | Legend of the Eight Samurai MOVIE | Inusaka Keno Tanetomo |
| 1983 | Kabamaru the Ninja Boy MOVIE | Self |
| 1982 | Yagyu Jubei Secret Quest TV | Yagyu Akane |