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Takeuchi Yuko (b. April 1, 1980) is a Japanese actress originally from Saitama prefecture. She is popular for her cute looks and cheerful image.

Making her big break with NHK's television series Asuka and JTGreen's commercial, she has gone on to star in many tv shows, movies, and commercials.

Some tv programs she has been in are Mukodono(My Husband), Lunch No Jouou(The Queen of Lunch), Egao No Housoku, and Pride. In Mukodono she comically plays newly weds with popular band TOKIO 's lead singer, Nagase Tomoya, and in Luncho no Jouou she plays an active girl with a mysterious past. Egao No Housoku shows her experience meeting new people while supporting a manga writer, and in Pride she is a symbol of the good old days to the main character, played by Kimura Takuya. All of these shows portray her as playful and witty, and her smile never fails to melt the hearts of other characters.

Movies she has starred in include Hoshi Ni Negaiwo and Yomigaeri. Both of these have thought-provoking plots and she acts well, pulling the audience into the story. Her excellent performance in Yomigaeri was recognized by the 27th Japanese Academy Awards. She has also won other various awards for her television and movie appearances.