Nakama Yukie marries actor Tanaka Tetsushi

Actress Nakama Yukie (34) and actor Tanaka Tetsushi (48) are married. They registered their marriage on September 18. The couple first co-starred together in 2003 Fuji TV drama 'Kao' but grew closer after meeting again in 2007 TBS drama 'Joshi Deka!'. Nikkan Sports first reported of their romance back in 2009. She plans to continue work as usual.

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Current ranking of top-earning actresses

Nikkan Gendai has released a ranking of the top-earning actresses in Japan. The list covers the recent estimated earning of an actress for one episode of a drama and the potential viewer ratings she could garner. Matsushima Nanako topped the list with 2.5 million yen per episode (US$31700, SGD$40000). With plans to participate in only 2 dramas for Nippon TV next year, there are rumours that she might even command 4 million yen per episode.

Top-earning actresses
Name/Estimated fee per episode(円)/Potential viewership ratings(%)

 1. Matsushima Nanako 2.5 million (US$31700) 12.4%

 2. Ayase Haruka 2.2 million (US$28000) 12.1%

 3. Ueto Aya 2 million (US$25400) 11.9%

 4. Nagasawa Masami 2 million 9.7%

 5. Amami Yuki 2 million 8.9%