Rila Fukushima

Description: (Model)

Rila Fukushima is a Japanese actor and model who has become a well-known face in Hollywood. Her performances as ‘Yukio’ in ‘The Wolverine’ (2013) and ‘Tatsu Yamshiro/Katana’ in the popular TV series ‘Arrow’ have made her a recognized face in the industry. She started her career as a model and eventually found her way into movies. As a model, she has appeared in campaigns for top brands. She made her acting debut with the short movie ‘Karma: A Very Twisted Love Story’ (2010), which featured her as ‘Rei.’ After a break of three years, Rila had her big break in ‘The Wolverine’ (2013), starring Hugh Jackman as the popular ‘Marvel’ superhero. Rila played ‘Wolverine’s sidekick, ‘Yukio.’ Some of her other noteworthy movies are ‘Twilight: Saya in Sasara’ (2014), ‘Gonin Saga’ (2015), ‘Warrior’ (2015), and ‘Terra Formars’ (2016). She made her TV debut in 2014 with the “Taiga” drama ‘Gunshi Kanbei.’ The series ran for 50 episodes. She also appeared in TV shows such as ‘The Long Goodbye’ (2014), ‘Arrow’ (2014–present), ‘Game of Thrones’ (2015), and ‘Million Yen Women’ (2017). Her latest appearance was in the film ‘Ghost in the Shell,’ in which her performance as the red-robed “geisha” was appreciated by all.

Overview

Birthday January 16, 1989 (Capricorn)
Height 168 cm
City Tokyo, Japan
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How did Rila Fukushima prepare for her role in "The Wolverine?" Rila Fukushima underwent intense physical training to portray her character in "The Wolverine," including martial arts and stunt work.
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