Yukari Ôshima
Date of birth: 1963-12-31
Place of birth: Fukuoka, Japan
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Kali Oshima, Cynthia Luster, Oshima Yukari, 大島ゆかり, 津村ゆかり, Yukari Oushima, 대도유가리, 大島由加里, シンシア・ラスター, یوکاری اوشیما
Biography
The female martial artist and action actress better known to Western audiences as Yukari Oshima has so far appeared in over 60 Chinese and Filipino films released between 1986 and 1999. Despite being a Japanese national, Yukari has acted in only one Japanese movie, cast as a radio reporter in a special guest appearance. After living and working in the Philippines for a number of years, Yukari returned to Japan and began working in tourism. Her screen legacy of fight scenes are among the most spectacular of all of Asian action cinema. Yukari performed her own action scenes without doubles and actively sought out the forceful reality of full-contact Hong Kong movies as a showcase for her own physical skill.
Movie Credits
The Avenging Quartet
1993-10-14
A female Chinese cop teams up with a lady kung-fu master to stop two female Japanese gangsters from
Gold Rush
1999-07-14
Thieves steal a large shipment of gold in mainland China before being robbed themselves. The detecti
Kickboxer's Tears
1992-05-21
A kickboxer is killed in the ring by a dirty opponent who works for a syndicate. The sister of the d
Supercop 2
1993-10-21
As a crime wave sweeps through Hong Kong, the police call Jessica Yang, a rising star in the ranks,
Riki-Oh: The Story of Ricky
1991-10-05
In 2001, where all correctional facilities have been privatized, martial artist Ricky finds himself
Iron Angels
1987-03-10
Yeung’s poppy fields are torched by a law enforcement task force, she retaliates by ordering police
Godfather's Daughter Mafia Blues
1991-10-31
Lung comes from China to Hong Kong in search of a new life and fortune. He is employed as a security
A Book of Heroes
1986-06-18
In one of her first film appearances Yukari plays an undercover Japanese criminal police officer inv
Burning Ambition
1989-04-13
This is director/martial arts star Frankie Chan's unofficial remake of the Kinji Fukasaku film SHOGU
Kung Fu Wonder Child
1986-01-01
A clan leader's spirit essence is captured by an evil wizard and it's up to the Kung fu Wonder Child
Choudenshi Bioman: The Movie
1984-07-14
Bioman must rescue two boys who possess an ancient treasure map that leads to Biobase, making them t
The Direct Line
1992-11-11
Yukari Oshima plays a detective who is kidnapped and held hostage by a team of Mainland agents led b
Outlaw Brothers
1990-03-17
Frankie Chan and Max Mok are high-class car thieves whose sticky fingers get them in trouble with so
Hard To Kill
1992-01-01
INTERPOL CONNECTION (aka HARD TO KILL) centers on two Hong Kong cops who settle their differences to
Lethal Combat
1999-06-16
It is the year 2008, computer generated deadly assassins roam the Earth when a digital warrior progr
Angel's Mission
1989-04-20
An undercover Japanese cop tries to find some girls who have mysteriously disappeared in Hong Kong.
Brave Young Girls
1990-09-21
Yukari Oshima stars as a Japanese Interpol officer investigating the triads for drug smuggling and r
Dreaming the Reality
1991-07-18
An expert assassin - trained since childhood to be the perfect killer - loses her memory during a mi
Fatal Chase
1992-01-01
Tung/Torres, a vicious Filipino-Chinese drug dealer in Hong Kong, is caught by Chief Inspector Leung
Spiritually a Cop
1989-12-28
A young man wants to be a Hong Kong police officer but is too short to qualify. However, he doesn't
Final Run
1989-04-10
This is Midnight Angel without the female caped-crusaders. Once again, Yukari Oshima steals the show
Ultracop 2000
1995-01-25
Set in the year 2000, interplanetary outlaw Zorback ignores the Universal Treaty by traveling to Ear
Angel of Vengeance
1993-01-01
In the vein of HARD BOILED and NAKED KILLER comes this action-crime thriller in which two young wome
Devil's Love
1993-10-28
Three Mainland cops -Wu Ma and two assistants – come to HK to look for some crooks who are illegally
Devil Girl 18
1993-01-01
Demons escape from hell on a mission to devour the essence of 49 individuals of extreme masculinity
1/3 Lover
1993-01-01
Everyone seems to be chasing Mona Hsia-Hwang. The opening scene has her being pursued a cornered by
Challenge
1997-01-01
Two assassins get involved in a bloody gang war over the control of the... textile industry.
The Big Deal
1992-11-06
The "Saint" is a secret group comprised of a martial arts master and his two oddball daughters. They
Deadly Target
1994-01-01
Two Hong Kong cops on leave to Manila take on a group of arms dealers.
To Kiss Is Fatal
1998-10-10
Lethal Panther 2
1993-10-01
An Interpol agent and a Chinese cop team up to track down a murderous gangster.
Millionaires' Express
1986-01-30
What happens when a glamorous express, with high government officials, wealthy merchants, concubines
Once Upon A Time In Manila
1994-01-01
Vic Sotto plays a barangay tanod who always seems to have a knack for saving the local folks from da
A Serious Shock! Yes Madam!
1993-09-23
In this action packed Hong Kong Yes Madam installment two friends in the police force are in love wi
Lover's Tear
1992-01-01
A cop in the Hong Kong anti-smuggling unit goes to mainland China to retrieve some confiscated contr
Close Escape
1989-05-18
Knowing that he's dying from cancer, Lam feels a responsibility to come up with sufficient funds qui
Legendary Amazons
2011-11-17
The film is set in early 11th century China during the reign of Emperor Renzong of the Song Dynasty.
Mission of Justice
1992-01-03
Two agents are assigned to break up a gang involved in counterfeiting, slavery and drug smuggling.
A Punch to Revenge
1989-09-30
A crippled man with an invalid son, is so greedy that he forces his wife into prostitution. Then, he
Guardian Angel
1994-01-07
Rosa, Candy, and Lisa are Interpol officers trained to stage an offensive war against international
Gambling Ghost Are Ready
1992-01-03
The ghost of a gambling master (Wu Ma) returns to earth to help his granddaughter (Yuraki Oshima) to
Tapang Sa Tapang
1997-01-01
Jane takes over her father's business after he is murdered. Detective Dante Parcon discovers that th
Vengeance Is Mine
1997-01-01
A newly married bride's blissful life is suddenly shattered when her home is invaded by a group of t
Drugs Fighters
1995-01-31
Yukari Oshima plays a traffic cop who gets promoted to the drug task force and faces Yuen Wah's synd
Beauty Investigator
1992-10-01
A serial killer is loose in Hong Kong, murdering hostesses from high class night clubs. As punishmen
Magnificent 7 Kung-Fu Kids
1989-07-22
7 kid ninjas try to return a diamond to its rightful owner. But while trying to return the diamond,
Funny Family
1986-10-30
The history begins in a small small village. The son lives with the father, and the daughter with mo
The ONANIE Club 3: Perverted Office Lady
1990-07-27
The office lady is living with her older brother. She gets along well with her brother's wife, so sh
Ghost's Love
1993-01-02
A young woman, Sin Yun, dates Wu Tian - a gangster. He drugs her and has intercourse, then turns he
Cinema of Vengeance
1994-01-01
A documentary study of martial arts films and their leading protagonists. Included are profiles of s
Pintsik
1994-05-19
Danger always follows a Chinese businesswoman since her arrival in Manila. Her only hope for surviva
Framed
1989-11-30
Simon Yam plays a cop that has just been released from jail after serving some years there. He claim
Double Sin
1999-06-01
After serving time for beating a copy by mistake, Ho has the misfortune of being set up to manage a
Leopard Hunting
1998-03-28
A late 90s action vehicle with several Girls with Guns ambitions seen in its casting, most obviously
That's Money
1990-12-08
Hong Kong Action-Comedy starring Max Mok and Kara Hui, also known as Lethal Angels 2 and Born to Fig
The Angels
1991-06-28
As an inspector of the police station, Fang Ping has long admired the charm and courage of the Big I
It Takes a Thief
1999-01-01
The plot is essentially a re-make of “Midnight Angel/The Justice Women.” Yukari plays HK Police Ins
Never Say Regret
1990-06-01
After being framed for drug smuggling and imprisoned in Mainland China, Yukari’s character faces a d
Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1
1995-07-22
Eastern Heroes: The Video Magazine - Volume 1 is a Documentary on Hong Kong cinema.
Angel Terminators 2
1992-11-07
When teens help a friend who's been forced into prostitution they upset some very dangerous people.
The Golden Nightmare
1999-05-01
To get back his wealth and reputation, young Shoichi (LIN Hoi) decided to make a plan for seeking bu
Midnight Angel
1990-10-19
Three sisters become vigilantes when a cop boyfriend is murdered by a brutal druglord.
Super Cops
1998-08-15
Hoping to find their uncle in the big city, siblings Siu-Tong and Chee-Loy end up offending the loca
Power Connection
1995-08-25
Ray is a Manila cop who travels to Hong Kong on assignment. He searches for his girl friend Lina, an
The Story of the Gun
1992-01-01
The police forces are on a mission to stop gunrunners dealing between Hong Kong and mainland China.
Love to Kill
1991-04-26
This shot on video film revolves around two women’s affection for their male partners against their
Tiger Angels
1997-01-01
Fearing that her businessman father might get kidnapped for ransom, Sally hires her best friend Oshi
Angel the Kickboxer
1993-01-13
An FBI agent leads the rescue of her father, who's been kidnapped by the coveter of a nuclear device
Hakata Movie: Chinchiromai
2000-10-21
A musical- style comedy movie set in Hakata.
Devil Cat
1991-01-01
A murderous feline creature seeks revenge against the deedents of Chow Sung who savagely raped an in
Sgt. Hidalgo: Bala ng Katarungan
1998-01-15
A cop returns to his hometown to fight the corrupt mayor.
Kinkyu Yobidashi: Emergency Call
1995-11-18
The North General Hospital in the Tondo district of Manila was as busy as a battlefield. Hideyuki Ha
Ghost Cop
2004-07-30
Kiyoshi Kurosawa’s contribution to the omnibus film Cop Festival / Deka Matsuri, also presented inde