ahochaude wrote:

I've always cared about her! As young (or old) as she may get, she is still a FINE piece of arse.

I think you'll agree as well when i state "I'd hit it."
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niko2x wrote:

I think you'll agree as well when i state "I'd hit it."

Dammit!
Guess you know me TOO well.
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New drama for Norika:

Norika Fujiwara stars as obstetrician in "Gyne"
Fri, September 4, 2009 (6:14pm EDT)
Actress Norika Fujiwara (38) will star in NTV's "Gyne: Sanfujinka no Onnatachi," her first season-long drama series since 2007. The story is a human drama set in the medical world.

"Gyne" takes place in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at a university hospital. Fujiwara plays a reticent obstetrician who rarely smiles. Ever since a traumatic incident, she has had little interest in anything other than saving patients.

The series also deals with problems in the current state of the medical field. It is based on a book by Dr. Takashi Okai titled "No Fault," which focuses on a policy protecting doctors from the high risk of litigation. In addition to the issue of lawsuits, the story looks at the shortage of doctors and the long working hours.

To prepare for her role, Fujiwara recently spent some time at a hospital interviewing doctors and observing a Caesarean section delivery.

"Gyne" will air on NTV at 10:00pm on Wednesday nights, starting in October. The supporting cast includes Yuka Itaya, Yuki Matsushita, Hashinosuke Nakamura, and Norito Yashima.

^ Been a long time since she's been in a drama, ne?

It's interesting to think of her as a humorless Doctor.
Usually she is sizzling!. Or at the very least irreverent
Ive been partial to her since I saw Naomi.
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gaijinmark wrote:

New drama for Norika: Norika Fujiwara stars as obstetrician in "Gyne" Fri, September 4, 2009 (6:14pm EDT) Actress Norika Fujiwara (38) will star in NTV's "Gyne: Sanfujinka no Onnatachi," her first season-long drama series since 2007. The story is a human drama set in the medical world. "Gyne" takes place in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department at a university hospital. Fujiwara plays a reticent obstetrician who rarely smiles. Ever since a traumatic incident, she has had little interest in anything other than saving patients. The series also deals with problems in the current state of the medical field. It is based on a book by Dr. Takashi Okai titled "No Fault," which focuses on a policy protecting doctors from the high risk of litigation. In addition to the issue of lawsuits, the story looks at the shortage of doctors and the long working hours. To prepare for her role, Fujiwara recently spent some time at a hospital interviewing doctors and observing a Caesarean section delivery. "Gyne" will air on NTV at 10:00pm on Wednesday nights, starting in October. The supporting cast includes Yuka Itaya, Yuki Matsushita, Hashinosuke Nakamura, and Norito Yashima.

Great news. Looking forward to seeing this drama. Norika Fujiwra has been one of my top favs since her great role in Star No Koi.
I still rewatch portions of that drama many times.

It was also my first introduction to a SMAP guy and I still maintain that Kusanagi Tsuyoshi is a great dramatic/comedic actor... far better than his singing.

And his antics certainly match our biggest Hollywood stars too.

Sakai Masaaki & Fujiwara Norika to host “Japan Record Awards”

On December 13th, it was announced that Sakai Masaaki and Fujiwara Norika will be the hosts for “The 52nd Japan Record Awards.” This award show will air live on December 30th on TV station TBS. Sakai has been the host for the show for 15 years in a row, while this will be the 2nd time for Fujiwara to be chosen as a host as Fujiwara hosted last year.

At the press conference, both Sakai and Fujiwara, and the awards winners attended. The award winners included AAA, Uemura Kana, w-inds., Mizumori Kaori, GIRL NEXT DOOR, Sakura Maya, ICONIQ, FUNKY MONKEY BABYS, S/mileage, and Nakamura Ataru.

The grand prize, “Japan Record Award”, “Best Song,” and “Best New Artist” will be announced during the live broadcast on the 30th.



http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/12/sakai-masaaki-fujiwara-norika-to-host-japan-record-awards/

Now that is one lovely photo of Noriko. I have admired her for a long time and wondered why she did not do more dramas. I guess her marriage took up a lot of time. She was back recently with a drama about horses or racing. Not sure of the title and no subs sadly. She is a good actress
I especially remember her in a very strong drama with Osawa Takao and they had some very hot love scenes. Long time ago.

Remember her in a SMAP skit with Takuya Kimura doing his horny Pink Poodle. They know one another and she is friends with his wife. It was funny seeing them trying to be in a love scene but they were laughing so much even Kimura broke up and it was more successful than if they kept to the script. She is one natural funny actress as well as dramatic roles.