Rinko Kikuchi Trivia Questions

Her character Mako Mori speaks only a few lines in Japanese and English; most of her performance is through expressions and body language.

She learned English for 'Babel' but often uses interpreters on set. Her English is functional but not fluent, and she usually acts in Japanese or with an accent.

She began as a model and then moved to acting. She has never released music as a pop singer, though she danced in some films.

She was nominated for Best Supporting Actress in 'Babel' (2006). The previous Japanese actress nominated was Miyoshi Umeki in 1957.

She was nominated for a BAFTA but did not win. She won the National Board of Review award for Best Supporting Actress for that role.

She started as a fashion model in Japan, appearing in campaigns for major designers including Prada and Louis Vuitton before acting.

She studied modern dance and Butoh, not ballet. Her physicality in films comes from Butoh, a Japanese avant-garde dance form.

She insisted on doing many stunts herself, including digging a real hole in frozen ground. The film's harsh Minnesota winter added authenticity.