Japanese Actress Shizuka Ishibashi to Star in New Morning Drama
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Shizuka Ishibashi is a Japanese actress. She is 32 years old.
She will be the lead actress in a new TV show. The show is called "Blossom." It is a Japanese morning drama.
Morning dramas are very popular TV shows in Japan. They are on TV every morning. Many people watch them.
Shizuka's mother is also famous. Her mother made a nude photo book in the past. Later, Shizuka also made a nude photo book.
Some people online made jokes about this. They said things about her parents. This is called being mocked.
Shizuka's father is also a famous actor. Some people online said bad things about him too.
But Shizuka got the big role anyway. She will be the star of "Blossom."
Another famous actress, Matsu Takako, said kind words about Shizuka. She hopes to work with her one day.
A TV presenter named Suzuki Naoko said she felt "scared" about some comments online.
Another presenter, Daikichi, said the comments were "terrible."
Shizuka Ishibashi now has a big new job in her acting career.
Vocabulary5 words
- lead actress
- the main woman actor in a show
- morning drama
- a TV show shown every morning in Japan
- nude photo book
- a book of photos with no clothes
- mocked
- when people laugh at someone unkindly
- career
- the job someone does for a long time
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1. Lead actress in "Blossom" 2. Her mother and father 3. True
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Shizuka Ishibashi is a Japanese _____. She is 32 years old.
She will be the _____ in a new TV show called "Blossom."
Morning dramas are very _____ TV shows in Japan.
Shizuka's mother made a nude _____ in the past.
Some people online made jokes and _____ her family.
Her _____ is also a famous actor.
Matsu Takako said _____ words about Shizuka.
Suzuki Naoko said she felt _____ about some comments.
Shizuka now has a big new job in her acting _____.
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