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Etsuko Shihomi

Etsuko Shihomi

Acting · Born 1955-10-29 · Okayama, Japan

IMDb

11 titles in this catalog with a median Balasaur Score of 62. The 1970s rate best: median 64 across 7 titles. Etsuko Shihomi appears most often alongside Sonny Chiba (5 titles), Kazuhiko Yamaguchi (3).

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.

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