Sada Yacco
Japanese actress and dancer, first star
Born
July 18th, 1871
154 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 75 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
Japan
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Pioneering Japanese actress and dancer gained prominence in the late 19th century. Started career in kabuki theater, later transitioned to Western-style performances and became an icon of the taisho era. Established a significant presence in the United States, where she introduced Japanese theatrical art to American audiences. Notably performed in productions that showcased traditional Japanese culture, enhancing cultural exchange between Japan and the West. Also contributed to the development of modern performance art in Japan.
First Japanese actress to achieve fame in the West
Influenced the introduction of kabuki to American audiences
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