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Jan 16, 2021 · Tamlyn Tomita, who played Daniel LaRusso's ex-girlfriend Kumiko in The Karate Kid Part II, revealed that she was not a fan of the character's representation of Okinawa. She also shared how she injected more Okinawan culture and language into her role in Cobra Kai Season 3.
Tamlyn Naomi Tomita (born January 27, 1966) is an American actress. She made her screen debut as Kumiko in The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and reprised the character for the streaming series Cobra Kai (2021).
Tamlyn Tomita was born on 27 January 1966 in Okinawa, Japan. She is an actress and writer, known for The Day After Tomorrow (2004), The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Eye (2008). She is married to Daniel Blinkoff.
Jan 7, 2021 · It's been nearly 35 years since Tamlyn Tomita last played Kumiko, the sweet, caring aspiring Okinawan dancer Daniel (Ralph Macchio) fell in love with in 1986's The Karate Kid Part II.
Jan 1, 2021 · Actress Tamlyn Tomita, photographed in Glendale, reprises her role as Kumiko from “The Karate Kid Part II” in the Netflix series “Cobra Kai.” (Myung J. Chun/Los Angeles Times) By Jen...
Dec 9, 2020 · The Karate Kid Part II star talks to EW about reprising her role as Kumiko, Daniel LaRusso's second love, on the hit series. She reveals how she was approached, what it was like working with Ralph Macchio again, and what fans can expect from the reunion.
Feb 12, 2020 · Tamlyn talks with Chad Silveus about her birth in Okinawa, her chemistry with Ralph Macchio off of the set, Part Morita's wise advice, how Glory of Love by Peter Cetera impacted Karate Kid Part 2, her pitching arm and more. Tamlyn Tomita also shares an emotional moment with Chad Silveus' daughter.
