On Tuesday actress Hirosue Ryoko (28) arrived back in Japan after she went to Los Angeles where she as part of the movie "Okuribito" (English title: "Departures") received the Oscar for Best Foreign Movie. "The Oscar statue was heavy. I think I'll never be as excited and moved again, that's why I want to preserve this feeling."

At the same day she even had to attend another screening in Tokyo. Many cinemas are putting the movie back in their programs and even in America it's going to open in many more cinemas. In Japan it's been out for more than 23 weeks already, but during the 2 days after the Oscar it once more grossed 95,000,000 Yen. Even the book the movie is based on started to sell very well again. The Oscar fever won't stop.

At the airport the "Oscar-Actress" was welcomed by over 50 reporters. She didn't show any tiredness despite the long flight. "I didn't expect this reaction in Japan at all and I was astonished by all the mails I got from friends. I hope that feeling will stay for a while. It's everyone's award." She was asked whether she already plans to advance into Hollywood. "There might be some opportunities now, althought I haven't really studied English so far."

Hugh Jackman also arrived in Japan the same night to start promoting his movie "Australia" in Japan. He has even been on the same plane as Hirosue. "I'd love to co-act together with her in the near future." Hirosue was clearly surprised when she heard about that from the reporters. "He really said that? I'm honored!!"

Hollywood is definitely more than just a dream for Hirosue, after all she already co-acted together with Jean Reno in the movie "Wasabi" which was a collaboration between France and Japan.

Hirosue wasn't able to say something on stage when receiving the Oscar, but in the backstage came she was able to say 1-2 sentences to the camera. Check out the backstage clip here:



Written by: jyoyu.blogspot.com / Source: Sanspo & Sports Hochi
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