Keiko Kitagawa, pregnant with her second child, is forcing herself to “return to work at a super speed that worries everyone around her,” even though her reputation as a “monster” actor in the Taiga River has been on the rise.

Keiko Kitagawa (37), who announced on September 25 that she is pregnant with her second child, has seen her reputation as an actress soar with her outstanding performance in the on-air historical drama “Dousuru Ieyasu” (NHK). However, as her reputation grows, those around her are said to have “certain concerns.

Kitagawa appeared as Oichi, the younger sister of Nobunaga Oda (Junichi Okada), in “Dousuru Ieyasu” starring Jun Matsumoto until August 6. From the September 24 episode, she plays the role of Chana, the beloved wife of Hideyoshi Toyotomi (Murotsuyoshi), and she is playing two roles at once.

Since Kitagawa’s appearance in the role of Chana, she has been talked about for her beautiful yet dignified and frightening character that has the air of a “last boss,” and for her emotionally unstable and impetuous lines that make people around her lose their temper.

When Hideyoshi dies, he laughs and curses at her, but then bursts into tears. She is showing her greatness as an actress in the way she manages to play both roles by herself” (sports newspaper reporter).

In January 2004, Kitagawa married DAIGO (45), a popular musician and vocalist of the rock band BREAKERZ. On September 7, 2008, she announced the birth of their first child, a daughter. However, she surprised everyone by making a “super speedy return” to work after that.

On November 2, 2008, less than two months after the birth announcement, she attended an event to celebrate the completion of “The Legacy of Dr. Death: BLACK FILE,” a movie she had already shot before her maternity leave. It was her first public appearance since giving birth. What was even more surprising was that she appeared with a body so toned that it was hard to believe that she had just given birth to a child.

She was wearing pants, but even with her clothes on, the waist and slender, beautiful legs stood out. She was smiling as her co-stars congratulated her, and we caught a glimpse of actress Kitagawa’s intense professionalism.