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Emi Ikehata

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Johanna Braddy and Emi Ikehata in The Grudge 3 (2009)
During the Meijji period Japan was undergoing inumerous transformations. The theater became hugely popular with emotional plays depicting real life events of love and tragedies. The Winter Butterfly is a story within a "three acts play" where Haruko, Natsuko and Yukiko defy the corrupt and decadent Samurai Matsunaga who threatens their lives and destinies. All magically evoked by the scoring of Oscar Winning composer Stephen Warbeck and director by Marcus Tozini.
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Emi Ikehata was born on 28 March 1978 in Tokyo, Japan. She is an actress, known for The Grudge 3 (2009), Untitled: A Mystery (2004) and The Winter Butterfly (2010). She has been married to Daniel Alexander since 21 September 2009.
BornMarch 28, 1978
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BornMarch 28, 1978
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  • Known for

    Aiko Horiuchi and Shimba Tsuchiya in The Grudge 3 (2009)
    The Grudge 3
    4.6
    • Naoko
    • 2009
    Rebecca Lukens in Untitled: A Mystery (2004)
    Untitled: A Mystery
    • Takara
    • 2004
    The Winter Butterfly (2010)
    The Winter Butterfly
    6.8
    • Yukiko
    • 2010
    Tuesday Suspense Theater (1981)
    Tuesday Suspense Theater
    TV Series
    • Ayako Nakamura (2001)
    • 1981

    Credits

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    Actress



    • Chakra
      • (rumored)
      • Pre-production



    • The Hirosaki Players (2010)
      The Hirosaki Players
      7.4
      Short
      • Aya
      • 2010
    • The Winter Butterfly (2010)
      The Winter Butterfly
      6.8
      • Yukiko
      • 2010
    • Aiko Horiuchi and Shimba Tsuchiya in The Grudge 3 (2009)
      The Grudge 3
      4.6
      • Naoko
      • 2009
    • Rich Traditions
      7.8
      Short
      • Penny
      • 2008
    • Emi Ikehata and Daniel Alexander in Wake up and Waltz (2007)
      Wake up and Waltz
      • Saki
      • 2007
    • Emi Ikehata in Between the Frames (2005)
      Between the Frames
      Short
      • (as Emiko Ikehata)
      • 2005
    • Dream Haircut (2004)
      Dream Haircut
      Short
      • The Student
      • Hairdresser (as Emiko Ikehata)
      • 2004
    • Rebecca Lukens in Untitled: A Mystery (2004)
      Untitled: A Mystery
      • Takara
      • 2004
    • Emi Ikehata and Daniel Alexander in A Light in the Abyss (2004)
      A Light in the Abyss
      Short
      • Camila (as Emiko Ikehata)
      • 2004
    • Song of the Canefields (2003)
      Song of the Canefields
      7.7
      TV Movie
      • The Bride
      • 2003
    • Emi Ikehata in SF Whipped Cream (2002)
      SF Whipped Cream
      TV Movie
      • Kazuu (as Emiko Ikehata)
      • 2002
    • The Monday Night Mystery Theater (2001)
      The Monday Night Mystery Theater
      TV Series
      • Yoshiko Sasaki
      • 2001–2006
    • Wipe Your Tears (2000)
      Wipe Your Tears
      3.6
      TV Series
      • Eriko Miyamoto (as Emiko Ikehata)
      • 2000
    • Tuesday Suspense Theater (1981)
      Tuesday Suspense Theater
      TV Series
      • Ayako Nakamura (2001)
      • 1981–2005

    Soundtrack



    • Rebecca Lukens in Untitled: A Mystery (2004)
      Untitled: A Mystery
      • performer: "Ave Maria"
      • 2004

    Videos1

    THE WINTER BUTTERFLY
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    THE WINTER BUTTERFLY

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    • Alternative name
      • Emiko Ikehata
    • Height
      • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
    • Born
      • March 28, 1978
      • Tokyo, Japan
    • Spouse
      • Daniel AlexanderSeptember 21, 2009 - present
    • Parents
        Yûzô Kayama
    • Relatives
        Sibling(Sibling)
    • Other works
      Performed in "I and Me & You and I" on Off-Broadway, 2007.

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    • Trivia
      Struggled to get any acting roles at first when she immigrated to the United States, due to her broken English.
    • Quotes
      [At the 2009 Latino Film Festival] I'm Emi Ikehata, I dare to go beyond.
    • Trademarks
        Long black hair.

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