With her superb villainous acting, the hardworking and passionate Japanese actress Machiko Soga made every 90’s kid who watched Mighty Morphine Power Rangers loath the character, Rita Repulsa.

Machiko Soga is the one who portrayed Rita Repulsa in the famous Mighty Morphine Power Rangers.

Who is Machiko Soga?

Born on 18th March, Machiko Soga was a Japanese actress who appeared and voiced for plenty of Japanese shows.

  • Mighty Morphine Power Rangers’ star Machiko Soga
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Soga grew up in her hometown; Hachioji, Tokyo, with two brothers and a sister, and was raised by her sole father after the death of her mother who passed away when the actress was just a child.

With the upbringing in the era of war, one of Soga’s brothers died in World War II at a young age.

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As a child, Machiko Soga carried a passion for singing, but that changed when she worked at Tokyo Center.

Machiko Soga’s Career

Whilst working at Tokyo Center, a group of television industrialists encountered on duty Machiko Soga. The men were so impressed with Soga that they approached her and made some favorable offers.

That night changed Soga’s life forever!

Before getting the big roles of playing the villain in Super Sentai franchise including Sun Vulcan and Denziman, Machiko Soga only worked as a voice actor for radio and voice characters.

YouTube: Machiko Soga and Regiko Chiba

Not long after her first radio drama debut on Chorinmura to Kurumi produced by NHK, Soga started receiving more offers including the ghost Q-taro in Obake no Q-taro which gained her popularity in Japan.

Climbing the ladder of her acting career, Machiko Soga then appeared in Mighty Morphine Power Rangers where she portrayed the villain role of Rita Repulsa in the first season.

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Besides, Soga’s notable shows include Zyuranger, Magiranger, PlayStation 2 game Space Sheriff Spirits, Cyborg 009, and Machineman.

Machiko Soga’s Married Life: Has She Married?

Soga, who loved her profession so much, dedicated most of her life to acting. So, yes, she didn’t marry anyone or date others as she was more focused on her career rather than getting into any kind of intimate affairs.

  • Japanese actress Machiko Soga

Being a very private person when it came to sharing her personal life, not much about Machiko Soga’s personal life is revealed yet.

Death of Machiko Soga

Machiko Soga left this materialistic world on 7th May 2006 at the age of only 68. Soga was discovered lying dead by a friend at her home in Kunitachi, Tokyo.

YouTube: Machiko Soga in Power Rangers

The cause of Machiko Soga’s death remains as pancreatic cancer she was diagnosed with two years before.

Machiko Soga’s Net Worth: How Much Wealth Had She Amassed?

Apart from her appearances in many shows, Machiko Soga also did a side business as she owned many jewelry, antique clothing, and tapestry shops. Combining all of her earning and salary, Machiko Soga’s net worth comes at a big number of $1.5 million.

As an actor, she used to earn around $50 thousand to $60 thousand per year. She was also a regular in many superhero movies where she received around $30 thousand per episode.

Machiko Soga’s Body Measurements

The beautiful Machiko Soga was gifted with dark brown eyes and black hair. Besides, Soga carried the weight of 57 kg and height of 5’5 inches.

  • Japanese actress Machiko Soga
    Source: ABC

Soga’s bust and waist measured at 37 and 28 inches.

Machiko Soga Quick Facts

When was Machiko Soga born?

18th March, 1938

What is the birth sign of Machiko Soga ?

Pisces

How old was Machiko Soga when she died?

68 years old

What is the nationality of Machiko Soga?

Japanese

Which ethnicity does Machiko Soga belong to?

Japanese

What color are the eyes of Machiko Soga?

Dark Brown

What is the hair color of Machiko Soga?

Black

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