Chieko Baisho

is a Japanese actress and singer.

In Japan, she is well known for her performance as Sakura in the ''Otoko wa Tsurai yo'' series from 1969 until 1995. In addition, she has acted in many films directed by Yōji Yamada since the 1960s. She won the award for Best Actress at the 5th Hochi Film Award for ''A Distant Cry from Spring''. Provided by Wikipedia