Introduction
Yuri Nakano (中野 祐里, Nakano Yuri, born August 8, 1967), known professionally as Yūki Amami (天海 祐希, Amami Yūki), is a Japanese actress.
Career
Amami joined the Takarazuka Revue in 1987 and retired from the stage company in 1995. Amami was the youngest actress in the company's history to be cast in a top male role. As an otokoyaku (男役, male role), she belonged to the Moon Troupe (Tsuki).
She was involved in various famous musicals when she was in the company, including Gone With the Wind, where she starred as Rhett Butler, and Me and My Girl. After resigning from the company, she continued to work as a TV and movie actress.
In May 2013, Amami suffered a mild heart attack after performing in the stage production L’honneur de Napoleon at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre. Although she wanted to return, she decided to bow out of the role on her doctor's advice and wrote a letter of apology to her fans.
Awards
| Year | Organization | Award | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 20th Japan Academy Awards | Rookie of the Year | Christmas Apocalypse | Won |
| 2002 | 25th Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Female Supporting Role | Sennen no Koi: Hikaru Genji Monogatari | Nominated |
| 44th Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Actress | Inugami, Rendan, Sekai no Chūshin de, Ai o Sakebu | Won | |
| 23rd Yokohama Film Festival | Best Supporting Actress | Inugami, Rendan | Won | |
| 2004 | Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Outfit | Rikon Bengoshi | Won |
| Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Actress | Last Present | Won | |
| 2005 | Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Actress | Jō no Kyōshitsu | Won |
| 2020 | 43rd Japan Academy Film Prize | Best Supporting Actress | The Bucket List | Pending |