Shima Iwashita

Shima Iwashita (January 3, 1941–) is a Japanese actress and wife of Masahiro Shinoda.

Quotes

• I think that when I play roles I become a completely different person for that time. But of course it is a virtual, an unreal person. Playing those roles gives me great pleasure and enjoyment. I think what happens with the audience is that they themselves identify maybe with one of the characters -- it might be any character in a movie -- and for a time they can enjoy being somebody else and enjoy another life for awhile. It gives them that opportunity.
  • The Movie Experience: Conversation with actress Shima Iwashita and director Masahiro Shinoda/Theatrical and Cinematic Influences (February 27, 1999)

• Luck, fate, destiny, karma. No matter how well one might be able to sing or dance or how beautiful one is, I think something else comes into play. I am a person who didn't want to become an actress at all. But the fact that I ended up being an actress indicates to me that there is something of destiny involved. So I don't think it is something that you can study to become.
  • The Movie Experience: Conversation with actress Shima Iwashita and director Masahiro Shinoda/Advice to Students (February 27, 1999)