Mio Tanaka
Biography
Mio Tanaka (田中 みお, Tanaka Mio, born November 27, 1968) is a Japanese former model and actress. She was born in Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo. In September 1982, while still a teenager, she made her debut as a nude model under the stage name Shōjo M (少女 M) in the exclusive photo album "Romance Part 2". In June 1983, she appeared in the video "Shōjo M 13-sai", which became a big hit and raised her popularity. Catapulted by this success, she featured in numerous adult magazines, becoming a major star and appearing on the cover on several occasions. In 1984, she starred in the film "Scrap: A Love Story", where she also sang the theme song and earned her the nomination for Best Newcomer Award at the Hochi Film Awards. After that, she changed her name to Mio Tanaka and was active as an actress and singer, participating under that name in some series and films until the 1990s.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 1984, 2h 15m • as Yasuko
The film depicts the strange live-in lifestyle of three people: Yasuko, a 14-year-old girl who insists that all things are equal and sex is no exception, Boku, a university student, and Ryosuke, a photographer for Binimoto. M, a girl who was popular for her photo books and videos at the time, plays the role of the girl who lives a carefree life, and is flanked by other celebrities.
Movie - 1987, 2h 15m • as Kaori Fujioka
An outstanding performance featuring brilliant storytelling, high stakes drama, and unforgettable character arcs.
Movie - 1992, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Three stories: 1 - A tree that prefers blood. 2 - A woman stressed with uncontrolled time. 2 - A man who believes his daughter is a demon