Chika Kanamoto is a multifaceted actress from Osaka, Japan, who has made a name for herself in the entertainment industry through her exceptional talents.
Starting her career as a dancer, Chika worked on major productions, showcasing her impressive skills. Her outstanding dance abilities caught the attention of prominent producers, who subsequently asked her to appear in their films, ultimately leading to the development of her acting career.
Chika's talent did not go unnoticed, as she was cast as the Japanese Flight Attendant in the Disney motion picture, Old Dogs. She was directly booked by the casting director, who had previously seen her act, and performed the role speaking both Japanese and English. She had the opportunity to act alongside the stars of the movie, John Travolta and Robin Williams.
Chika also appeared in the film "The art of suicide", a dark tale about a suicidal man who meets the devil incarnate Paula. She portrayed the role of Paula, and the film won the "Award of Merit" and "Paris Cinema Festival".
With over 40 years of experience in the industry, renowned director/actor/writer Austin Pendleton, who has been nominated for a Tony Award for best direction of a play for The little foxes starring Elizabeth Taylor, selected Chika to act as his scholarship student at his acting studio in New York. Austin has had the pleasure of watching Chika develop and has praised her, saying: "Someone who can sing, dance, and act provides the versatility producers die for, and Chika is one of such performers...Ms. Kanamoto's combined triple threat talents with her Japanese background produce an exceptionally unique and desired performer."
