Youki Kudoh (工藤夕貴 / くどう ゆうき), born Yūki Kudō, is a Japanese actress, singer, and model who achieved international recognition in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Youkki Kudoh was born on January 2, 1971, making her 55 years old. She was born in Hachioji, Tokyo, Japan, holds Japanese nationality, and her zodiac sign is Capricorn. Her blood type is A.
Youkki Kudoh was scouted at age 13 after winning the Kodansha Miss Shōnen Magazine Grand Prix in 1984. S
Her acting breakthrough came with:
The Crazy Family (1984) — early film role
Himatsuri (1985) — supporting role
Akira Kurosawa’s Dreams (1990) — one of the most famous segments (“The Peach Orchard” / “The Snow Woman”)
Picture Bride (1994) — starring opposite Chow Yun-fat; earned Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress – Drama
she continues acting in Japanese films, theater, and occasional TV/voice work.
Personal Life
Youkki Kudoh married Japanese-American musician Yukihiko Tsutsumi in 2002. They have one child (born in 2004). They divorced in 2010. She has kept her child’s name, gender, and face completely private.
Physical Appearance
Height
162 cm (5’4″)
Weight
≈ 48–52 kg
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Black / Dark Brown
Body Type
Slim
Body Measurements
Not publicly updated since 1990s (historically ~85-60-88 cm)
Shoe Size
23.5 cm
Youki Kudoh Net Worth 2026
Youki Kudoh’s estimated net worth ¥200–600 million (~$1.4–4 million USD. Her income comes from:
