★ HOW OLD IS YŪKA?
Yūka is 45 years old, born June 27, 1980 in Japan · Cancer.
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About
Yūka (professional name of Hiroko Okabe) is a Japanese actress, presenter, and former gravure idol born in 1980. She anchored NHK's drama Honjitsu wa Taian Nari and hosted TBS's variety show Ōsama no Brunch. Between 1999 and 2001, she won the Golden Arrow Award annually; in 2003, she earned both a Golden Graph Award and Japan Academy Prize for Best Newcomer. A Cancer born in mid-summer, she embodies the sign's natural charisma.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Yūka (born Hiroko Okabe on 27 June 1980) is a Japanese actress, presenter, and former gravure idol. She is best known for her lead role in NHK's drama Honjitsu wa Taian Nari and for presenting the TBS variety show Ōsama no Brunch. Early in her career, she achieved consistent recognition: the Golden Arrow Award came to her every year from 1999 to 2001. In 2003, she reached a major milestone by receiving both a Golden Graph Award and the Japan Academy Prize for Best Newcomer, cementing her status as a leading talent in Japanese entertainment. As an actress, Yūka performs in dramatic and entertainment media across Japan's major broadcasters. Born under Cancer, her birth date falls in late June, placing her in a zodiac sign associated with emotional depth and public appeal. Her career spans acting, television presentation, and modeling work in the Japanese entertainment industry.
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Trivia
- Yūka's professional stage name (優香) is distinct from her birth name Hiroko Okabe (岡部 広子).
- She won the Golden Arrow Award three consecutive years (1999–2001), a rare achievement for her generation.
- She received the Japan Academy Prize for Best Newcomer in 2003, one of Japan's most prestigious film and television awards.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Seol In-ahRat · 1996
- Rae Lil BlackRat · 1996
- Yung GravyRat · 1996
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade PettyjohnDragon · 2000
CHALLENGING
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan Wang
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Yūka?
- Yūka is 45 years old (born June 27, 1980).
- When is Yūka's birthday?
- Yūka was born on June 27, 1980.
- What is Yūka's zodiac sign?
- Yūka is a Cancer, born June 27, 1980.
- What is Yūka's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Yūka was born in 1980, the year of the Metal Monkey.
- Where is Yūka from?
- Yūka is from Japan.
- What does Yūka do?
- Yūka is a actor.
- Is Yūka still alive?
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