 Sakurada 's acting career began in 1973 and lasted through 1993 , with roles in 13 films and many television dramas . She received multiple awards for her acting roles , including the Hochi Film Award , Award of the Japanese Academy , Kinema Junpo Award , and Mainichi Film Concours . In 1991 , her memoir , Gift God Gave Me , was published and the media reported that she had become a " movie heartthrob " . 
