Chikage Awashima (淡島 千景, Awashima Chikage, born Keiko Nakagawa, 24 February 1924 – 16 February 2012) was a Japanese film and stage actress. Her stage name drew inspiration from Japanese poetry, and her legacy continues to resonate within the world of entertainment. A graduate from Takarazuka Music and Dance School and member of the Takarazuka Revue, Chikage Awashima entered the Shochiku film studios and made her film debut in 1950. She appeared in films of numerous prominent directors like Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse, Keisuke Kinoshita, Tadashi Imai and Heinosuke Gosho. She received the Blue Ribbon Award twice and the Mainichi Film Award twice for her performances. Awashima retired from stage in 2009. She died on 16 February 2012, aged 87, from cancer.
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Chikage Awashima was a celebrated Japanese film and stage actress and Takarazuka Revue alumna who became a prominent star during the golden age of Japanese cinema.
She is known for her acclaimed performances in classic films directed by Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse, and Keisuke Kinoshita, as well as her extensive stage career.
She was famously associated with the Takarazuka Revue and Shochiku film studios. Explore her complete filmography on Mood.
