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Mitsuko Hoshi (星 光子, Hoshi Mitsuko) is a Japanese actress. Her real name is Mitsuko Tsutsumi (堤 光子, Tsutsumi Mitsuko). She is known for her role as Yuko Minami in Ultraman Ace.

Career[]

After graduating from high school, Hoshi initially joined the theater group Yonaki. In 1972, after an audition, she portrayed the character Yuko Minami in Ultraman Ace. Continuing to act under different names in various TV shows and other productions, she eventually retired from acting after getting married.

In 2004, with the release of Ultraman Ace on DVD, Hoshi reconnected with staff and actors from Tsuburaya Productions. Encouraged by ongoing fan support for Yuko, she now considers her experience portraying Yuko as a cherished part of her acting career. She regularly participates in interviews and events related to the Ultraman series.

Roles[]

Year Title Role Notes
1972 Ultraman Ace Yuko Minami
Iron King Yoshiko Episode 8 "Shadow Zone"
Emergency Directive 10-4·10-10 Hiroko Takatsu Episode 19 "The Boy Flying in the Sky"
1973 Ultraman Taro Yuko Minami Episode 39 "The Father of Ultra and Son Big Mochi-Making Strategy"
2007 Ultraman Mebius Episode 44 "Ace's Wish"
2008 Superior 8 Ultra Brothers Yuko Hokuto (née Minami)
2011 Ultra Zone Ryōko Sketch "Ragon Gives Back" (ep. 12)

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