Name: 柴咲コウ Shibasaki Kou

| Name (romaji): Shibasaki Kou
| Real name: 山村幸恵 / Yamamura Yukie
| Profession: Actress and singer
| Birthdate: 1981-Aug-05
| Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
| Height: 160cm
| Star sign: Leo
| Blood type: B
| Talent agency: Stardust

Kou Shibasaki (柴咲 コウ, Shibasaki Kō), born on August 5, 1981 in Toshima, Tokyo, is a Japanese singer and actress. Kou Shibasaki started her career at 14 when her talent was discovered by a star agent. She is one of the coutry’s top-tier actresses having starred in many TV shows, films and commercials. She became famous for her excellent performance in the controversial Battle Royale(2000) film which has brought her fame not only in Japan but all over East Asia.