Photo: Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan / CC BY 2.0 (source: Wikimedia Commons)
My Take
I'll admit I have a soft spot for actors who can shapeshift across eras, and Yumi Asō is exactly that kind of quiet chameleon for me. She came up in the glossy late-'80s and trendy-drama world, even snagging an Elan d'Or newcomer nod in 1989, but what gets me is how she aged into roles instead of clinging to that sparkle. Watching her slide from those shiny young-romance parts into composed, dignified grown-woman and mother roles, she carries this poised, slightly cool elegance that never begs for attention yet somehow sticks with you. There's a craftsperson's discipline in that restraint. An Osaka kid who plays refined so convincingly you forget where she's from. That's the sneaky power of a performer who's quietly stayed in the game for decades, and honestly I respect it a lot.
Overview
Yumi Asō is a Japanese actress born on August 15, 1963, in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. She studied at Nagasaki Prefectural Nagasaki West High School before graduating from Aoyama Gakuin University. She won the Elan d'Or Award for Best Newcomer in 1989, and her notable works include the film Comic Magazine (1986), the drama You Lied to Me, and the NHK morning drama Carnation.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yumi Asō
- Name (Japanese)
- 麻生祐未
- Reading
- あそう ゆみ
- Born
- August 15, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rabbit (卯)
- Origin
- Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 161cm
- Occupation
- Actress
2. Background
- High school
- Nagasaki Prefectural Nagasaki West High School
- University
- Aoyama Gakuin University
Awards & achievements
- 1989 — Elan d'Or Award, Best Newcomer
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable Work | Comic Magazine | — | Unknown |
| Notable Work | Kimi ga Uso wo Tsuita | — | Unknown |
| Notable Work | Carnation | — | Unknown |
6. Links
- Official sitehttps://yumiaso.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/yumiaso_official/
- Xhttps://x.com/YumiA_official
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%BA%BB%E7%94%9F%E7%A5%90%E6%9C%AA
Frequently asked questions
When was Yumi Asō born?
Born August 15, 1963 (age 62).
Where is Yumi Asō from?
Yumi Asō is from Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
What does Yumi Asō do?
Yumi Asō works as Actress.
How tall is Yumi Asō?
Yumi Asō is 161cm.
What is Yumi Asō known for?
Notable works include Comic Magazine, Kimi ga Uso wo Tsuita, Carnation.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.