Ayako Nishikawa (西川 史子,Nishikawa Ayako, 5 April 1971) is a Japanese female TV star,tarento,comedian, andcosmetic surgeon. She is unusual in Japan in that she is willing to appear on television, as professional doctors are generally hesitant to appear.

Ayako was born inSagamihara,Kanagawa on 5 April 1971. Her father is also a doctor and runs his own hospital in her hometown.

She attendedToin Gakuen High School (学校法人桐蔭学園) and later graduated fromSt. Marianna University School of Medicine.

In 1996, while in medical school, she was selected as "Miss Nippon", Japan's most prestigiousbeauty contest.

Upon graduation from medical school, Ayako began working TV presenter known for her medical background. She has also appeared in several "Batsu games" of the variety showGaki No Tsukai, where her appearance usually contradicts her normal professional appearance.

• Sunday Japon

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• Ayako Nishikawa atIMDb

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