Rio Matsumoto

Matsumoto Rio

  • Name: Matsumoto Rio
  • Native name: 松本莉緒
  • Given name: Konno Chiyo
  • Also Known as: まつもと りお, 松本恵, まつもと めぐみ, Matsumoto Megumi
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 22, 1982
  • Age: 42
Rio Matsumoto (松本莉緒, Matsumoto Rio), neé Chiyo Konno on October 22 1982 in Fuchū) is a Japanese actress, model, singer and fashion designer.



She debuted as a fashion model in 1994, when she was only 11, using the stage name of Megumi Matsumoto (松本恵, Matsumoto Megumi).

Shortly after she appeared in various commercials and tv shows. In 1999 she announced her withdrawal from the entertainment business in order to continue her studies.



She came back in 2002 with the new stage name Rio Matsumoto, and one year later she played her first role in a movie, Cosmic Rescue: The moonlight generations. In 2005 she got her first important role, that of Tomie Kawakami in J-Horror Tomie: Beginning, directed by Ataru Oikawa, and based on the manga by Junji Ito.

In 2008 she worked with director Takashi Miike, in the sci-fi comedy God's Puzzle.

As a singer, she recorded her single Seraphita no Komoriuta in 2004

In 2007 Rio Matsumoto made her debut as a fashion stylist, creating wedding gowns. .



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Drama
Year Title # Role Rating
2015 Five Star Tourist
Japanese Drama, 2015, 12 eps
Natsume Shiho [Minoru's lover](Ep.2) (Guest Role)
12
Natsume Shiho [Minoru's lover](Ep.2)
Guest Role
7.4
2012 Soumatou Kabushikigaisha
Japanese Drama, 2012, 10 eps
Tsutsumi Riho (Ep. 2) (Guest Role)
10
Tsutsumi Riho (Ep. 2)
Guest Role
7.2
2011 Sengyou Shufu Tantei ~Watashi wa Shadow
Japanese Drama, 2011, 9 eps
Yamashita Suzune (Ep. 5) (Guest Role)
9
Yamashita Suzune (Ep. 5)
Guest Role
7.3
2011 Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de
Japanese Drama, 2011, 10 eps
Sawada Eri ["Toto TV" announcer (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
10
Sawada Eri ["Toto TV" announcer (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.5
2011 Barairo no Seisen
Japanese Drama, 2011, 6 eps
Misuzu [Wave Agency model] (Support Role)
6
Misuzu [Wave Agency model]
Support Role
7.1
2010 Moteki
Japanese Drama, 2010, 12 eps
Komiyama Natsuki (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.2
2007 Swan no Baka! Kozukai 3 Manen no Koi
Japanese Drama, 2007, 10 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
10
(Ep. 7)
Guest Role
6.4
2007 Ojiisan Sensei Netto Hen
Japanese Drama, 2007, 12 eps
(Support Role)
12
Support Role
5.0
2007 Proposal Daisakusen
Japanese Drama, 2007, 11 eps
Cameron [Educational trainee] (Ep. 3) (Guest Role)
11
Cameron [Educational trainee] (Ep. 3)
Guest Role
7.6
2006 Mo Hitotsu no Sugar & Spice
Japanese Drama, 2006, 4 eps
Asuka (Support Role)
4
Asuka
Support Role
6.5
2006 PS Rashoumon
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
Emori Sachi (Support Role)
11
Emori Sachi
Support Role
0.0
2006 Galcir
Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps
(Guest Role)
11
Guest Role
6.8
2006 Tokyo Love Collection
Japanese Drama, 2006, 10 eps
Suzuki Natsuki (Main Role)
10
Main Role
7.0
2005 Designer
Japanese Drama, 2005, 40 eps
Ami (Main Role)
40
Ami
Main Role
8.0
2005 Tokyo Friends
Japanese Drama, 2005, 5 eps
Hayama Hirono (Main Role)
5
Main Role
7.0
2004 Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2004, 16 eps
Uehara Mariko (Ep.8) (Main Role)
16
Uehara Mariko (Ep.8)
Main Role
8.1
2004 30 Minutes
Japanese Drama, 2004, 12 eps
(Ep. 7) (Guest Role)
12
(Ep. 7)
Guest Role
4.0
2004 Nouka no Yome ni Naritai
Japanese Drama, 2004, 5 eps
Ooshiba Yayoi (Support Role)
5
Ooshiba Yayoi
Support Role
7.3
2004 Ace wo Nerae!
Japanese Drama, 2004, 9 eps
Ryuzaki Reika (Support Role)
9
Ryuzaki Reika
Support Role
7.0
2003 Stand Up!!
Japanese Drama, 2003, 11 eps
Tominaga Shiho (Support Role)
11
Tominaga Shiho
Support Role
7.3
2002 Remote
Japanese Drama, 2002, 10 eps
Chikumagawa Karen (Ep. 8) (Guest Role)
10
Chikumagawa Karen (Ep. 8)
Guest Role
7.3
2002 Golden Bowl
Japanese Drama, 2002, 11 eps
Kubo Akira (Support Role)
11
Kubo Akira
Support Role
7.6
1998 Seikimatsu no Uta
Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps
Momose Yuka (Support Role)
11
Momose Yuka
Support Role
6.6
1998 Glass Mask Season 2
Japanese Drama, 1998, 12 eps
Himekawa Ayumi (Main Role)
12
Main Role
7.6
1998 Seija no Koushin
Japanese Drama, 1998, 11 eps
Takahara Rin (Support Role)
11
Takahara Rin
Support Role
7.8
1997 Glass Mask
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Himekawa Ayumi (Main Role)
11
Himekawa Ayumi
Main Role
7.7
1997 Saiko no Shokutaku
Japanese Drama, 1997, 11 eps
Uda Hikaru (Support Role)
11
Uda Hikaru
Support Role
0.0
1997 Psychometrer Eiji
Japanese Drama, 1997, 10 eps
Asuma Emi [Eiji's sister] (Support Role)
10
Asuma Emi [Eiji's sister]
Support Role
7.0
1997 Mori Motonari
Japanese Drama, 1997, 50 eps
Tamahime | Natsu (Support Role)
50
Tamahime | Natsu
Support Role
7.6
1996 Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo 2
Japanese Drama, 1996, 9 eps
Mido Yuka (Ep. 1) (Guest Role)
9
Mido Yuka (Ep. 1)
Guest Role
7.8
1995 Owaranai Natsu
Japanese Drama, 1995, 10 eps
Fujino Mariko (Support Role)
10
Fujino Mariko
Support Role
0.0
Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2009 Wangan Midnight The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2009,
Akikawa Reina (Support Role)
Akikawa Reina
Support Role
7.2
2008 God's Puzzle
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Shiratori (Main Role)
Main Role
7.0
2008 Cyborg She
Japanese Movie, 2008,
[Interviewer] (Guest Role)
[Interviewer]
Guest Role
7.6
2008 The Chasing World
Japanese Movie, 2008,
Watanabe Kaori (Support Role)
Watanabe Kaori
Support Role
6.9
2005 Tomie: Beginning
Japanese Movie, 2005,
Kawakami Tomie (Main Role)
Kawakami Tomie
Main Role
6.3
2003 Cosmic Rescue
Japanese Movie, 2003,
Enami Kaori (Support Role)
Enami Kaori
Support Role
6.7
Special
Year Title # Role Rating
2017 Jiken 18 ~ Dokufu to Yobareta Onna! Otto o Murishinju de Koroshi, Kondo wa Aijin o…
Japanese Special, 2017, 1 eps
Itami Orie (Support Role)
1
Itami Orie
Support Role
2.0
2016 Jiken 17 ~ Daifugo no Otto o Koroshita Onna! Kuhaku no Ichijikan ni Nani Ga?
Japanese Special, 2016, 1 eps
Itami Orie (Support Role)
1
Itami Orie
Support Role
4.0
2015 Jiken 16 ~ Hamerareta Otoko Furin Aite no Josei o Koroshita!?
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Itami Orie (Support Role)
1
Itami Orie
Support Role
1.0
2012 Jiken 15 ~ Fukushu Satsujin Hotei Musume o Koroshita Otoko ga 4-Nen de Shussho? Yurusanai!
Japanese Special, 2012, 1 eps
Itami Orie (Support Role)
1
Itami Orie
Support Role
5.0
2008 Jiken 13 ~ Jukunen Rikon Satsujin Jiken Otto ga Aijin o Koroshita?
Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps
Itami Orie (Support Role)
1
Itami Orie
Support Role
2.0
2007 Meteor Story
Japanese Special, 2007, 1 eps
(Unknown)
1
Unknown
6.0
2006 Keishichou Sousa Ikka 9-Gakari SP
Japanese Special, 2006, 1 eps
Ichijo Yuki (Guest Role)
1
Ichijo Yuki
Guest Role
8.0
2004 Ace wo Nerae! Kiseki e no Chousen
Japanese Special, 2004, 1 eps
Ryuzaki Reika (Support Role)
1
Ryuzaki Reika
Support Role
7.2
2003 Hatachi: 1982 Nen ni Umarete
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Okumura Rina (Main Role)
1
Main Role
0.0
2003 Tengoku no Daisuke e
Japanese Special, 2003, 1 eps
Koide Masumi (Support Role)
1
Koide Masumi
Support Role
7.3
1998 Kokoro no Tobira
Japanese Special, 1998, 1 eps
Fujikawa Aya (Support Role)
1
Fujikawa Aya
Support Role
6.0
1996 Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo Towa Hozonban
Japanese Special, 1996, 1 eps
Mido Yuka (Support Role)
1
Mido Yuka
Support Role
0.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2013 Uchimura to Zawatsuku Yoru 2
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 36 eps
(Ep. 4, 11) (Guest)
36
(Ep. 4, 11)
Guest
0.0
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Matsumoto Rio

Rio Matsumoto
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  • First Name: Rio
  • Family Name: Matsumoto
  • Native name: 松本莉緒
  • Also Known as: まつもと りお, 松本恵, まつもと めぐみ, Matsumoto Megumi
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: October 22, 1982
  • Age: 42

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