Tura Satana - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 10, 1935 |
|---|---|
| Age | 90 |
| Birthplace | Hokkaido, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Tura Satana's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Her portrayal of Varla in Russ Meyer's cult film 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' |
Intro
Tura Satana was a Japanese-American actress, vedette, and exotic dancer, best known for her starring role as Varla in the cult classic film 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' (1965).
Early Life & Background
Tura Satana was born Tura Luna Pascual Yamaguchi in Hokkaido, Japan. She spent her early childhood in Japan before her family immigrated to the United States, settling first in Chicago. She experienced significant hardships in her youth, facing racial discrimination and surviving a sexual assault at a young age, which she later credited with influencing her strong, empowered screen persona.
Career Highlights
- Starring role as Varla in 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!' (1965)
- Appearances in films such as 'The Doll Squad' (1973) and 'Irma la Douce' (1963)
- Exotic dancing and burlesque performances in the 1950s and 1960s
Trivia
- She learned martial arts, which contributed to her powerful on-screen presence.
- Satana did many of her own fight scenes in 'Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!'
- She was of Japanese, Filipino, Scottish, and Native American descent.
FAQs
People also ask
Tura Satana is 90 years old.
Tura Satana was born the 10 July 1935.
Hokkaido, Japan.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 10th, 1935, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 10th, 1935 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Top Hat directed by Mark Sandrich
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