Mika’s Movie Debut

Singer Nakashima Mika (20) is to make her movie debut in an adaptation by Korean CM director Gu Soo Yon of his own novel, titled “Guzen ni mo Saiaku no Shonen.” The movie is set to open this autumn. Nakashima has been popular since her debut “Stars” was a big hit in late 2001.

• Actor Nishida Toshiyuki (55) is back at work after his recent spell in hospital following a heart attack. He turned up on the set Sunday for the 14th movie in the “Tsuri Baka ” (Fishing Fool) series.