Nanako Matsushima (松嶋 菜々子, Matsushima Nanako, born October 13, 1973) is a Japanese actress[1] and model. She starred in the 8️⃣ horror film Ring, and was also the female lead character in the drama A Story of Love, along with Ring 8️⃣ co-star Hiroyuki Sanada. In 2011, her drama I'm Mita, Your Housekeeper. reached a viewer rating of 40%, making it one 8️⃣ of the highest rated Japanese dramas of all time.[2] Biography [ edit ] Personal life [ edit ] Matsushima was born in Yokohama, 8️⃣ Kanagawa Prefecture. On February 21, 2001, she married Japanese actor Takashi Sorimachi, her co-star in the hit drama GTO (Great 8️⃣ Teacher Onizuka). They have two daughters together, born on May 31, 2004, and November 30, 2007. She has been called 8️⃣ one of Japan's most beautiful women.[3] Career [ edit ]
