Riho Makise

In 1989, 'Riho Makise' (qv) appeared in several TV commercials and was widely noticed. She made her debut on the screen in the movie, _Tôkyô jôkû irasshaimase (1991)_ and her vivid performance gave a deep impression to many people. In the movie, _Tugumi (1990)_ (qv), she did well again and got most of the awards for Japanese new face actresses in 1990. Also, she debuted as singer in 1991. Thereafter, she appeared in a lot of TV programs and commercial message films. Now, she is active in movies and stage dramas.::Hidehiko Nabatame <h-naba@mx.biwa.or.jp>