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May 16, 2021 · While her screen time was relatively short compared to some of her co-stars, as well as those who returned for "Kill Bill: Volume 2," Japanese actress Chiaki Kuriyama notably stole multiple...
Chiaki Kuriyama (栗山 千明, Kuriyama Chiaki, born October 10, 1984) is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. She is best known in the West for her roles as Takako Chigusa in Kinji Fukasaku's 2000 film Battle Royale and Gogo Yubari in Quentin Tarantino's 2003 film Kill Bill: Volume 1.
- Quentin Tarantino Put Kill Bill On Hold When Uma Thurman Got Pregnant. Sometimes, life gets in the way. The idea for Kill Bill was first hatched on the set of Pulp Fiction, as Uma Thurman and Quentin Tarantino discussed their love of martial arts movies and the conception of The Bride character.
- Warren Beatty And Bruce Willis Were Considered To Play Bill. It's been said that casting is one of the biggest roles in directing. Whether you believe it's at the heart of 65 to 90 percent of directing, casting your movie is what helps make-or-break it.
- Quentin Tarantino Originally Planned to Play Martial Arts Trainer Pai Mei. It's not secret that Quentin Tarantino likes to put himself in his movies. While his acting talents aren't as celebrated as his writing or directing skills, his performances in Reservoir Dogs, Pulp Fiction, Death Proof, and Django Unchained are...
- The Bride's Name Is Briefly Revealed On Her Plane Ticket In Kill Bill: Vol. 1. While The Bride/Black Mamba's name is eventually revealed in Kill Bill Vol. 2, Uma Thurman's character only goes by nicknames throughout the first film.
Feb 18, 2010 · Chiaki Kuriyama is amused to hear she is a well-known star abroad. The 25-year-old actress says she is impressed when she gets fan mail from overseas, especially from young women who like to dress up as Go-go Yubari, the schoolgirl killer with the meteor hammer made famous by Kuriyama in….
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Feb 9, 2023 · Kill Bill. Her range from the furious attacker to regretful over lost love gave her a massive boost in popularity and a standout in the film, leading to an offer for the role of Gogo in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Part One.
Jun 19, 2015 · 9. Chiaki Kuriyama. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=499Aiwh_If0. Chiaki Kuriyama started her career during Japan’s child model boom of the 1990s. With her roles in Ju-On (The Grudge) and Battle Royale, she soon gained widespread critical acclaim.
Chiaki Kuriyama. Actress: Kill Bill: Vol. 1. Chiaki Kuriyama was born on October 10, 1984 in Tsuchiura, Japan. She was a popular model during Japan's child model boom in the mid-90s. In 1997, she appeared in the photo books Girl of Myth & Girl's Residence, which were photographed by Kishin Shinoyama.
