Noriko Watanabe
Noriko Watanabe is a talented makeup artist and the former partner of actor Sam Neill, with whom she has a daughter, Elena. She played a pivotal role in Neill's life and career, supporting him through various stages of his journey.
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Noriko Watanabe built a successful career in the film industry, working on acclaimed productions.
Sam Neill passes away at 78: Inside his marriage to Noriko Watanabe, relationship with Lisa Harrow, four children and grandchildren | English Movie News
India· 2026-07-14
Sam Neill was married to Noriko Watanabe, with whom he had a daughter and adopted another child.
el hombre que llegó al cine por casualidad y conquistó Hollywood
Colombia· 2026-07-13
Noriko Watanabe was married to Sam Neill from 1989 until 2017.
The breadth of Omagh-born actor’s work was extraordinary – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-07-13
Noriko Watanabe was Sam Neill's second wife and the mother of his daughter.
Sam Neill, actor principal de “Jurassic Park”, falleció a los 78 años
Peru· 2026-07-13
En 1989 contrajo matrimonio con Noriko Watanabe, con la que tuvo una hija en 1991.
Sam Neill, actor de ‘Jurassic Park’, muere a los 78 años - Cine y TV
Paraguay· 2026-07-13
Noriko Watanabe is the mother of Sam Neill's daughter Elena.
Sam Neill, Irish-New Zealand actor, dies aged 78 – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-07-13Neill had a daughter with the make-up artist Noriko Watanabe.
an honorary Australian who charmed on and off the screen
Australia· 2026-07-13
Noriko Watanabe is the mother of Sam Neill's daughter, Elena.
Sam Neill, star of Jurassic Park films, Peaky Blinders and The Piano, dies aged 78 | Sam Neill
United Kingdom· 2026-07-13