History: Takao Rio

Name: Takao Rio
Kanji: 高央 りお
Current Troupe: Star
Role: Otokoyaku
Status: Retired

Nickname: Endy, Keiko
Real Name: 遠藤佳子 (Endou Kako)
Height: 168 cm
Birthday: January 10
Blood Type: B
Hometown: Tokyo
Favorite Food: Bagels, black vinegar, dried figs
Favorite Flower: White roses
Favorite Colors: Pink, white, black, brown, navy blue
Hobbies: Theater, movies
Collections: Evisu-ya Tailor things, DVDs of different theatrical performances
Special Talent:　Playing the balalaika
Origin of Stage Name: Thought of it herself
Favorite Role:
Would Like to Try Playing:

Debut: 1991 (77th Class) The Rose of Versailles -Oscar-
Troupe History:
1992 - 2006 Star Troupe


2006: Too Short a Time to Fall in Love / Neo-Dandyism!, Robert Stockman / David
2006: Copacabana (Umeda Arts), Carlos / Head Boy / McMannis
2006: Rose of Versailles: Fersen and Marie-Antoinette, Countess Sissina
2005: The Dragon Star (Drama City), Emperor
2005: A Song For Kingdoms (Chunichi), Priest Meu
2005: Shigure Hill Road in Nagasaki / Soul of Shiva!!, Bora
2004: Ch'Ang-an, Full of Swirling Flowers / Romantica Takarazuka '04
2004: Ch'Ang-an: Full of Swirling Flowers / Romantica Takarazuka '04 (Hakataza), Hairi Kishi
2004: A Love Story in 1914 / Takarazuka Splendor, Archduke Russia
2003: Butterfly Lovers / Southern Cross Revue III (national tour)
2003: Eternal Prayer (Drama City), Doctor Reimon
2003: A Song For Kingdoms, Priest Meu
2002-03: The Glassy Landscape / Babylon, Mr. Fellini
2002: Butterfly Lovers / Southern Cross Revue in China (China Tour)
2002: The Prague Spring / Lucky Star!, President Pelican
2002: Revolt of a Gallant Poet / Southern Cross Revue II (Chunichi), Hitachi
2001: Revolt of a Gallant Poet / Southern Cross Revue II (Tokyo), Hitachi
2001: Ihatov Dream (Bow Hall), Teacher
2001: The Rose of Versailles, Colonel d'Agoult
2001: Revolt of a Gallant Poet / Dreams Fly Around the World, Eguchi, Shibi
2000: Golden Pharaoh / Miracat, Delos
2000: Love Insurance (Drama City), mechanic / floor manager
1999-2000: My Love Lies Over the Mountains / Great Century, Jurchen Soldier 1 / Porucho (alternate)
1999: West Side Story, Chino
1999: Dream Shakespeare (Bow Hall / Nippon Seinenkan), Meyers / Clive
1998: Lure of the Icon (Bow Hall), Dimitri
1998: Emperor / Hemingway Revue, August
1997-98: Elegy (Bow Hall)
1997-98: Love at Dal Lake
1997: The Spirit of the Samurai / Fascination II, Horiuchi Isuke
1996-97: The Picture of Dorian Gray (Bow Hall), Lord Jeffrey
1996-97: Elisabeth, Black Angel
1996: Who is Bad? / Passion Blue, Rino
1995-96: The Story Of a Sword, Love, and a Rainbow / Jubilation!
1995-96: Complete Devotion (Bow Hall/ Nippon Seinenkan), Senkichi
1995: Action! (Bow Hall)
1995: A Map Without Borders
1994-95: Burning Wings of Love (Bow Hall/Nippon Seinenkan)
1994: Casanova, Memento of a Dream / La Cantata!, Max
1994: Kasenshou / The Door to Here / Million Dreams (London Tour)
1994: I Won't Forget the Young Day's Song / Jump Orient! (Takarazuka)
1993: Light & Shadow (Drama City)
1993: Houjushou / Parfum de Paris
1993: Film Making (Bow Hall)
1993: Mayerling / Papalagi
1993: Saturday Night Romance (Bow Hall)
1992: Legend of the Midnight Sun / One Night Mirage
1992: The Lily of Gran Sasso (Nippon Seinenkan)
1991: The Great Gatsby / Lovers' Concerto


1997: The Spirit of the Samurai, Kondou Isami
1996-97: Elisabeth, Franz Joseph
1996: Who is Bad? / Passion Blue, Bruce
1995-96: The Story Of a Sword, Love, and a Rainbow, Rinier
1995: A Map Without Borders, Philippe
1994: Casanova, Memento of a Dream, Comte Stanville
1994: I Won't Forget the Young Day's Song, Shimasaki Yonosuke (Takarazuka)
1993: Mayerling, Archduke Ferdinand
1993: Parfum de Paris
1992: Legend of the Midnight Sun, Kluger


2006: Across -Kozuki Wataru Dancing Recital-
2001: TCA Special 2001 - Takarazuka Dream Century
2001: Star Troupe Encourage Concert
1999: Revue Special '99
1999: '99 TCA Special - Hello! Wonderful Time
1998: Revue Special '98
1998: '98 TCA Special - Takarasienne!
1991: '91 TMP Music Festival - Ethno Pops, Dancer

• She became a photographer for the revue after her retirement. Her blog is hosted by the Sky Stage OHP.