Kyoko Enami (江波 杏子, Enami Kyōko, 15 October 1942 – 27 October 2018) was a Japanese film and television actress.
Career
Enami was the daughter of the actress Kazuko Enami.[1] She joined the Daiei Film studio in 1959 and made her screen debut in 1960 with Ashita kara otona da.[2] Her first starring role as Noboriryū no Ogin in Onna no toba (1966) was a major hit, and developed into the "Woman Gambler" series that totaled 17 films.[1][3] She also had serious roles, and won the best actress award from Kinema Junpo for Tsugaru Jongarabushi (1973).[1]
She died rather suddenly at a Tokyo hospital on 27 October 2018 of pulmonary emphysema, having performed on a radio drama only five days before.[3]
