Shoko Ikema
Acting
Shoko Ikema, also known simply as Shoko, is a Japanese model and music video actress. Of Japanese-Swiss mixed heritage (Japanese father, Swiss mother), she gained attention for her delicate facial features and attractive figure. She became well-known among Chinese-speaking audiences after starring as the leading lady in Jay Chou’s music video *Rain All Night Long* in 2010. The media dubbed her the "copycat version of Tian Xin" for her striking resemblance to the Taiwanese celebrity Tian Xin, and netizens also often compared her to Lin Chi-ling and Larisa Bakurova. Date of birth: August 29, 1986, Virgo Birthplace: Itoman, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, a small rural city at Japan’s southernmost tip. Height & body measurements: 170 cm, approximately 34-22-34. Her slender 24-inch waist is her most distinctive physical feature. Blood type: O Special skills: She began practicing karate at the age of six and holds a black belt. Raised in rural Okinawa, she is skilled at catching snakes. She has a gentle appearance yet a strong, resilient personality. Career background: Born as a mixed-race native of Okinawa, she moved to Taiwan to pursue her modeling career around 2008. She had little command of the Chinese language at first and built up her portfolio through hard work. Between 2013 and 2014, romantic rumors circulated between her and Jerry Yan, including sightings of him dining with her, which brought her massive media exposure. She later gradually faded from the Taiwanese entertainment industry. Current status: She has mostly returned to Japan and lives a very low-profile life. Her Facebook fan page @waldispuhl.shoko occasionally posts updates. Her full legal name is Shoko Waldispuhl.
