The on-screen Mariko, like the character in James Clavell’s 1975 novel Shōgun, is inspired by Hosokawa Gracia, a Japanese noblewoman and Christian convert. Born as Akechi Tama in 1563, her father was ...

Newly released stills from the upcoming drama capture Goo Deok Yi looking absolutely convincing as a fake noblewoman. Whether expertly wielding a brush or reading a book with ease, she looks every ...