Yoshino Kimura, Yusuke Iseya split

[Tokyograph News]

On Saturday, talent agency Topcoat held a fashion event, produced by actor Hiroki Narimiya. Actress Yoshino Kimura, who is also managed by Topcoat, served as a model during the show. After the event, she was questioned about her rumored romance with actor Yusuke Iseya, but it appears that the two have already broken up.

Kimura and Iseya started dating in late 2006 while working together in Takashi Miike's "Sukiyaki Western Django." Their relationship was first reported in May of last year, and a few months later it was announced that they would play a couple in Fernando Meirelles' movie "Blindness," which opened the Cannes Film Festival this May.

According to several sources, the pair broke up in March of this year. While filming overseas for "Blindness," Kimura was apparently impressed by the acting of co-star Julianne Moore, strengthening her own desire to become an international actress. Iseya was similarly affected by the experience, and after returning to Japan, the two both decided to focus on their careers instead of love.

Kimura did not specifically talk about the relationship on Saturday. She was asked about the prospect of marriage, but she replied, "No, no, no... Right now, my work is important." Neither Kimura's nor Iseya's agencies have commented on the matter.

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