Chika Kanamoto is a renowned actress from Osaka, Japan, who initially began her career as a dancer, captivating audiences with her exceptional dance talent in major productions.
Her remarkable performances did not go unnoticed, as major producers took notice of her exceptional skills, subsequently asking her to appear in their films, which marked the beginning of her acting career.
Chika's breakthrough role was as the Japanese Flight Attendant in the Disney motion picture, Old Dogs, where she was directly booked by the casting director who had previously seen her act. She effortlessly performed the role, showcasing her fluency in both Japanese and English, alongside the film's stars, John Travolta and Robin Williams.
Chika also starred in the dark tale, "The Art of Suicide", where she portrayed the role of Paula, opposite the devil incarnate, Paula. The film received critical acclaim, winning the "Award of Merit" and "Paris Cinema Festival".
With over 40 years of experience as a successful director, actor, and writer, Austin Pendleton, a Tony Award-nominated director 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.
Throughout her development, Austin has praised Chika, stating that her unique combination of singing, dancing, and acting abilities, along with her Japanese background, make her an exceptionally versatile and highly sought-after performer.
