Mayuko Takata Explained
Mayuko Takata (高田万由子 Takata Mayuko, born January 5, 1971) is a Japanese actress, best known in the western world for her appearances on the Japanese TV show Iron Chef.
Personal life
She was born in Tokyo, Japan. Her husband is Japanese violinist Taro Hakase. They currently reside in Tokyo, Japan.
Iron Chef
Takata was a commentator and judge on the show. She has no culinary training.
Language abilities
She is fluent in Japanese and English, and conversant in French.
Selected filmography
Movies
- (1993)
- (1994)
- (1994) (Voice)
Other television
Media career
Radio
- Yokohama City File (1993-1995)
Written works
- (2000, 198 pages)
- (2000, 173 pages)
- Takata was responsible for translating the Alistair, Le Crocodile Vert series of children's storybooks from French to Japanese. The three original books were authored by Florence Grazia and illustrated by Isabelle Charly.
- Alistair The Green Alligator (2004) - Original title: Alistair, Le Crocodile Vert
- (2004) - Original title: Le Pari d'Alistair
- (2004) - Original title: La Croisière d'Alistair
- (2005, 111 pages)
- (2005, 143 pages)
- Takata has also published or participated in the publication of many essays and magazine articles, including:
- Shinano Mainichi Shimbun (contributes an article every month)
Commercial Work
Stage Work
Miscellaneous
- Takata has been involved with the Pink Ribbon Smile Walk (for breast cancer awareness month)
Political Appointment
Takata was appointed as Goodwill Ambassador to the Nation of France in 2000.
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