Youki Kudoh

 is a Japanese actress and singer. She won the award for best newcomer at the 6th Yokohama Film Festival for "The Crazy Family". She also won the awards for best actress at the 16th Hochi Film Award and at the 1992 Blue Ribbon Award for "War and Youth". Additionally, Kudoh has been nominated three times for Best Actress, in the 5th independent Spirit Award for "Mystery Train", in the 15th Japanese Academy Prize for "War and Youth", and in the 4th Golden Satellite Award for "Snow Falling on Cedars".