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{{nihongo|'''Ayako Fujitani'''|藤谷 文子|Fujitani Ayako|born December 7, 1979}} is a Japanese actress and writer.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://articles.latimes.com/2009/mar/19/entertainment/et-performance19 |title=Ayako Fujitani |last=Ordona |first=Michael |date=March 19, 2009 |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |accessdate=September 26, 2011}}</ref>
{{nihongo|'''Ayako Fujitani'''|藤谷 文子|Fujitani Ayako|born December 7, 1979}} is a Japanese actress and writer.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2009-mar-19-et-performance19-story.html |title=Ayako Fujitani |last=Ordona |first=Michael |date=March 19, 2009 |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |access-date=September 26, 2011}}</ref> She acts and writes in both Japanese and English.


==Early life==
==Early life==
Ayako Fujitani was born in [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]. She is the daughter of [[Steven Seagal]] by his first wife, [[aikido]] master Miyako Fujitani. Her parents separated when she was a toddler. She resided in [[Los Angeles]] as a teenager.
'''Ayako Faith Fujitani''' was born in [[Osaka]], [[Japan]]. She is the daughter of [[Steven Seagal]] by his first wife, [[Aikido|aikido master]] Miyako Fujitani. Her parents separated when she was about eight years old. She resided in [[Los Angeles]] during her teenage years.


==Career==
==Career==
===Acting===
===Acting===
Fujitani made her first television appearance in ''[[Gamera: Guardian of the Universe]]'', after a meeting at a film festival with director [[Shusuke Kaneko]]. She worked again with him on an episode of ''[[Ultraman Max]],'' which he directed. Other film roles include parts in ''[[Sansa (film)|Sansa]],'' the "Interior Design" segment of ''[[Tokyo!]]'',<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130112920/https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ | archive-date=2022-11-30 | title=Giant Turtles and Blown up Helicopters: The Story of Ayako Fujitani | date=4 November 2013 }}</ref> and ''[[Man from Reno (film)|Man from Reno]].''<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0297858/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=August 2022}}</ref>
In 1995, Fujitani made her cinematic debut at age 13 starring in the cult classic ''[[Gamera: Guardian of the Universe]]'' directed by [[Shusuke Kaneko]]. She reprised her role in subsequent films in the series and also featured in an episode of ''[[Ultraman Max]]''. In 2000, she played the lead role in the movie ''[[Shiki-Jitsu]].'' In 2008, she played the role of Hiroko in the anthology film ''[[Tokyo!]]'', <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221130112920/https://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ | archive-date=2022-11-30 | title=Giant Turtles and Blown up Helicopters: The Story of Ayako Fujitani | date=4 November 2013 }}</ref> directed by [[Leos Carax]], [[Bong Joon-ho|Bong Joon-Ho]] and [[Michel Gondry]]. She also featured in the indie romance ''[[Daylight Savings (film)|Daylight Savings]]'' (2012) with the supporting role of “Goh” Nakamura's ex-girlfriend,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-01-05 |title=Get to Know Actress, Writer and Filmmaker Ayako Fujitani - Character Media |url=https://charactermedia.com/get-to-know-actress-writer-and-filmmaker-ayako-fujitani/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |language=en-US}}</ref> ''[[Mozart in the Jungle]]'' (2014) and ''[[The Last Ship (TV series)|The Last Ship]]'' (2014).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayako Fujitani - Biography |url=https://m.imdb.com/name/nm0297858/bio/?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=IMDb |language=en-US}}</ref> Other film roles include parts in ''[[Sansa (film)|Sansa]]'' and ''[[Man from Reno (film)|Man from Reno]].''<ref>https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0297858/ {{User-generated source|certain=yes|date=August 2022}}</ref>


===Writing===
===Writing===
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Fujitani has contributed film reviews to the Japanese magazine ''Roadshow'', and has published several coupled novellas, including ''Touhimu'' (''Flee-Dream''), which was adapted into the film, ''[[Shiki-Jitsu]]'', by writer and director [[Hideaki Anno]]. She also published ''Yakeinu'' (''Burnt Dog''). Fujitani has written both fiction and non-fiction, contributing essays and short stories to various national publications.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ |title=Renaissance Woman: Getting to know Ayako Fujitani |last=Hernon |first=Matthew |date=November 4, 2013 |magazine=[[Tokyo Weekender]] |accessdate=October 31, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105230627/http://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ |archive-date=November 5, 2013}}</ref>
Fujitani wrote for the Japanese magazine ''Roadshow''. She had published her coupled novellas ''Touhimu (Flee-Dream)'' and ''Yakeinu (Burnt Dog)''. Along with writer and director [[Hideaki Anno]], Fujitani co-adapted her novella ''Touhimu (Flee-Dream)'' into the film ''[[Shiki-Jitsu]]'' in 2000, and starred in the lead role. It was the first non-animated feature released by [[Studio Ghibli]] under the [[Studio Kajino]] label.


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In 2014, Fujitani co-wrote a short film commissioned by [[Ermenegildo Zegna Group|Ermenegildo Zegna]], entitled ''A Rose Reborn.'' The film was directed by [[Park Chan-wook]], [[Chung Chung-hoon]], and Michael Werwie, and scored by [[Clint Mansell]]. It starred [[Jack Huston]] and [[Daniel Wu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/watch-park-chan-wooks-fashionista-thriller-starring-jack-huston-and-jason-wu-20141023 |title=Watch: Park Chan-wook's Fashionista Thriller Starring Jack Huston and Jason Wu |first=Zainab |last=Akande |date=October 23, 2014 |website=[[IndieWire]] |accessdate=October 31, 2018}}</ref>
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Fujitani has written both fiction and non-fiction, contributing essays and short stories to various national publications.<ref>{{cite magazine |url=http://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ |title=Renaissance Woman: Getting to know Ayako Fujitani |last=Hernon |first=Matthew |date=November 4, 2013 |magazine=[[Tokyo Weekender]] |accessdate=October 31, 2018 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105230627/http://www.tokyoweekender.com/2013/11/renaissance-woman-getting-to-know-ayako-fujitani/ |archive-date=November 5, 2013}}</ref>

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In 2014, Fujitani co-wrote an [[Ermenegildo Zegna]]-commissioned short film with [[Park Chan-wook]], [[Chung Chung-hoon]], and Michael Werwie that Park also directed, and that [[Clint Mansell]] scored entitled ''A Rose Reborn'' starring [[Jack Huston]] and [[Daniel Wu]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/watch-park-chan-wooks-fashionista-thriller-starring-jack-huston-and-jason-wu-20141023 |title=Watch: Park Chan-wook's Fashionista Thriller Starring Jack Huston and Jason Wu |first=Zainab |last=Akande |date=October 23, 2014 |website=[[IndieWire]] |accessdate=October 31, 2018}}</ref>


===Other pursuits===
===Other pursuits===
At age 12, she won the Asian Beauty Contest, held in honor of the Japanese release of the film [[Police Story (1985 film)|''Police Story 3'']], kick starting her modeling career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ayako Fujitani: International Woman of Mystery |url=https://vilcek.org/news/ayako-fujitani-international-woman-of-mystery/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=Vilcek Foundation |language=en-US}}</ref>
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In 2006, she directed a short drama for [[TV Tokyo]]'s ''Drama Factory'' program.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://citigist.com/bio/ayako-fujitani/ | title=Ayako Fujitani | date=11 November 2021 }}</ref>

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In 2006, she directed a short drama for [[TV Tokyo|TV Tokyo's Drama Factory program]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://citigist.com/bio/ayako-fujitani/ | title=Ayako Fujitani | date=11 November 2021 }}</ref>


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
She married screenwriter [[Javier Gullón]] in 2016. The couple have two daughters.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Ra'eesah Manack |website=amomama.com |url=https://news.amomama.com/212772-ayako-fujitani-is-steven-seagals-daughte.html |title= Ayako Fujitani |date=November 7, 2018|access-date=June 2, 2021}}</ref>
She married screenwriter [[Javier Gullón]] in 2016. The couple have two daughters.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Ra'eesah Manack |date=November 7, 2018 |title=Ayako Fujitani |url=https://news.amomama.com/212772-ayako-fujitani-is-steven-seagals-daughte.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210602214500/https://news.amomama.com/212772-ayako-fujitani-is-steven-seagals-daughte.html |archive-date=2021-06-02 |access-date=June 2, 2021 |website=amomama.com}}</ref>


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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Latest revision as of 01:40, 16 December 2024

Ayako Fujitani
藤谷 文子
Born
Ayako Faith Fujitani

(1979-12-07) December 7, 1979 (age 45)
Osaka, Japan
Other namesAyako Seagal
Occupation(s)Actress, writer
Years active1995–present
Spouse
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(m. 2016)​
Children2
Parents

Ayako Fujitani (藤谷 文子, Fujitani Ayako, born December 7, 1979) is a Japanese actress and writer.[1] She acts and writes in both Japanese and English.

Early life

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Ayako Faith Fujitani was born in Osaka, Japan. She is the daughter of Steven Seagal by his first wife, aikido master Miyako Fujitani. Her parents separated when she was about eight years old. She resided in Los Angeles during her teenage years.

Career

[edit]

Acting

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In 1995, Fujitani made her cinematic debut at age 13 starring in the cult classic Gamera: Guardian of the Universe directed by Shusuke Kaneko. She reprised her role in subsequent films in the series and also featured in an episode of Ultraman Max. In 2000, she played the lead role in the movie Shiki-Jitsu. In 2008, she played the role of Hiroko in the anthology film Tokyo!, [2] directed by Leos Carax, Bong Joon-Ho and Michel Gondry. She also featured in the indie romance Daylight Savings (2012) with the supporting role of “Goh” Nakamura's ex-girlfriend,[3] Mozart in the Jungle (2014) and The Last Ship (2014).[4] Other film roles include parts in Sansa and Man from Reno.[5]

Writing

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Fujitani has contributed film reviews to the Japanese magazine Roadshow, and has published several coupled novellas, including Touhimu (Flee-Dream), which was adapted into the film, Shiki-Jitsu, by writer and director Hideaki Anno. She also published Yakeinu (Burnt Dog). Fujitani has written both fiction and non-fiction, contributing essays and short stories to various national publications.[6]

In 2014, Fujitani co-wrote a short film commissioned by Ermenegildo Zegna, entitled A Rose Reborn. The film was directed by Park Chan-wook, Chung Chung-hoon, and Michael Werwie, and scored by Clint Mansell. It starred Jack Huston and Daniel Wu.[7]

Other pursuits

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At age 12, she won the Asian Beauty Contest, held in honor of the Japanese release of the film Police Story 3, kick starting her modeling career.[8]

In 2006, she directed a short drama for TV Tokyo's Drama Factory program.[9]

Personal life

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She married screenwriter Javier Gullón in 2016. The couple have two daughters.[10]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1995 Gamera: Guardian of the Universe Asagi Kusanagi
1996 Gamera 2: Attack of Legion Asagi Kusanagi
1996 Musashi
1998 The Patriot McClaren's Assistant
1999 Gamera 3: Revenge of Iris Asagi Kusanagi
2000 Pyrokinesis Waitress
2000 Shiki-Jitsu She
2003 Sansa June
2005 Ikusa
2007 Kyaputen Tokio Cafe Gal Owner
2008 Tokyo! Hiroko
2008 Death of Domomata Hamada
2012 Daylight Savings Erika
2012 A Chorus of Angels Kaori Ando
2013 The Doors Tub Girl Short film
2014 Man from Reno Aki
2015 The Lion Standing in the Wind Sakoto Kojima
2015 Hee Mrs. Sanada
2020 I Will Make You Mine Erika
2023 Tokyo Cowboy Keiko Masuda [11]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
2005 Ultraman Max Yuri Sakata Episode: "Prophecy of Baradhi"
2010 Atami no Sousakan Mio Shikishima
2010 FACE MAKER Haruka Shiina 2 episodes
2016 The Last Ship Kyoko 7 episodes
2018 Mozart in the Jungle Yuki 2 episodes

References

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  1. ^ Ordona, Michael (March 19, 2009). "Ayako Fujitani". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 26, 2011.
  2. ^ "Giant Turtles and Blown up Helicopters: The Story of Ayako Fujitani". 4 November 2013. Archived from the original on 2022-11-30.
  3. ^ "Get to Know Actress, Writer and Filmmaker Ayako Fujitani - Character Media". 2015-01-05. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  4. ^ "Ayako Fujitani - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  5. ^ https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0297858/ [user-generated source]
  6. ^ Hernon, Matthew (November 4, 2013). "Renaissance Woman: Getting to know Ayako Fujitani". Tokyo Weekender. Archived from the original on November 5, 2013. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  7. ^ Akande, Zainab (October 23, 2014). "Watch: Park Chan-wook's Fashionista Thriller Starring Jack Huston and Jason Wu". IndieWire. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
  8. ^ "Ayako Fujitani: International Woman of Mystery". Vilcek Foundation. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
  9. ^ "Ayako Fujitani". 11 November 2021.
  10. ^ Ra'eesah Manack (November 7, 2018). "Ayako Fujitani". amomama.com. Archived from the original on 2021-06-02. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
  11. ^ "TOKYO COWBOY". Hawaii International Film Festival. Retrieved November 16, 2023.
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