Tetsuko Kuroyanagi

Japanese actress and talk show host

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi - Japanese actress and talk show host
Born

August 9th, 1933
92 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Japan

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Gained prominence through various television roles, particularly as the host of the long-running talk show 'Tetsuko's Room'. Authored a notable children’s book, 'Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window', which received acclaim and translated into multiple languages. Engaged in philanthropy through various initiatives, particularly in education and children’s welfare. Participated in various cultural and artistic projects, contributing to Japanese media and literature.

Hosted 'Tetsuko's Room' for over four decades

Authored 'Totto-chan: The Little Girl at the Window'

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