Friday, February 18, 2011

Eri Fukatsu wins Best Actress at Japan Academy Awards

"Akunin" ("Villain") picked up four prizes at the 34th annual Japan Academy Awards in Tokyo on Friday night, including the actress prize for Eri Fukatsu, the actor award for Satoshi Tsumabuki, and the supporting actor award for Akira Emoto and supporting actress for Kirin Kiki.

On accepting the award Fukatsu said, "It was a privilege to play opposite Tsumabuki. I look forward to giving him a hug and celebrating later." [Getty]

"Akunin" actors Eri Fukatsu, Satoshi Tsumabuki, Hikari Mitsushima and
director Lee Sang-il arrive at Grand Prince Hotel New Takanawa.


Fuka-chan speaks on stage as she accepts the award for Best Actress In 
Leading Role.