Yonekura Ryoko relishes villanous character role
September 3, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
Japantoday.com reported, “Actress Ryoko Yonekura, 33, and Hiroshi Tachi, 58, will star in a special drama this weekend to mark TV Asahi’s 50th anniversary. In the drama, “Kori no hana,” Yonkeura plays a woman who poisons her husband’s lover for revenge.”
“She said she enjoyed playing a villainous character. “Actually, I can feel a lot of sympathy for my character. If I were married and my husband cheated on me, I would sue him and demand compensation.”
[DORAMA] Yonekura Ryoko excited about playing a murderer in upcoming drama
July 24, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
Japantoday.com reported, “Actress Ryoko Yonekura, 32, is relishing the chance to play a bad girl. She will appear in the special drama “Koori no Hana” to mark the 50th anniversary of TV Asahi. Yonekura will play the role of a criminal who plans a perfect murder. The drama is based on a mystery novel by Setusko Amano, in which the pianist wife of a doctor turns to murder after she gets a phone call from his secret lover.”
[J-ENT] Yonekura Ryoko and Kawamura Ryuichi to star in Japanese musical adaption of “Chicago”
June 15, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
Japantoday.com reported, “The popular American musical “Chicago” will be staged in Japanese at Akasaka ACT Theater in Tokyo from Oct 8 to Nov 2, with actress Ryoko Yonekura, 32, in the role of Roxie Hart.”
[J-ENT] Yonekura Ryoko promotes Yokohama
May 28, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
Mainichi Daily News reported, “Actress Ryoko Yonekura promoted the charm of her birthplace Yokohama at an event held in Tokyo on Wednesday for next year’s “Yokohama Port Opening 150th Anniversary” festival.”
“When I need to calm myself down, I often drive over the Bay Bridge (a landmark in Yokohama). Yokohama is the place to take a break for me. Every area in the city is really exotic, but has a different atmosphere. I think that makes Yokohama so special,” said the 32-year-old Yonekura wearing a white Fendi dress.
[DORAMA] Yonekura Ryoko to star in upcoming Fuji TV drama
May 22, 2008 by KNDY · Leave a Comment
JapanToday.com reported, “Fuji Television’s new drama “Monster Parents” casts Ryoko Yonekura, 32, as a lawyer who fights parents who make outrageous requests to schools.”
Yonekura said, “In the drama, I will experience a lot of issues concerning children. It’s a good opportunity for everyone to think of what is good for children.”



