Kaori Momoi (桃井 かおり, Momoi Kaori, born 8 April 1951) is a Japanese actress.
Life and career
Momoi was born in Tokyo, Japan. At the age of 12, she traveled to London to study dance at the Royal Ballet Academy. After three years, she returned to Tokyo. She graduated from Japan's Bungakuza School of Dramatic Arts. In 1971, Momoi debuted in director Kon Ichikawa's Ai Futatabi (To Love Again). Her career has spanned 52 years and over 60 films.
For her film performances in Japan, Momoi has won many awards. She has won the Japanese Academy Awards for Best Actress twice and Best Supporting Actress once and was selected Best Actress at the 1983 New York International Film Festival for her role in Giwaku (Suspicion).
Momoi has pursued various projects in producing, directing, screenwriting, and design in addition to her acting. She has also released 15 record albums as a singer and is an essayist.
