![]() ![]() Even as I grew older, I didn't quite understand her the wailing, the singing, the artwork, everything. "That first impression had always stayed with me. Naoko's first memory of Yoko Ono was at the age of "around five or six" when she heard Yoko's song Kiss, Kiss, Kiss. For me, it wasn't just the challenge of being naked just physically, but mentally, too, being able to get to the place where they were emotionally." "It was not about sex – rather it was a bold, warts-and-all declaration of their 'rebirth'. The nude scene in Lennon Naked is based on the Two Virgins album cover. I can't even get changed in front of my family or my friends, let alone anyone else!" It was a huge obstacle and challenge for me. "It is something I swore I would never do. I was ready for the challenge and, after all, Yoko is a woman who has fascinated me all my life."įor Naoko, another demanding element of the role was the prospect of a full nudity scene. Initially, I was worried that I might not understand Yoko properly or portray her accurately but I soon realised that this was exactly the type of role I'd been waiting for. "I really liked the script, but attempting to play one of the biggest icons of the 20th century would be the most challenging thing I'd attempted – with a huge risk of failure. Naoko admits that, initially, she felt somewhat apprehensive about playing such an iconic figure as Yoko Ono, but soon realised that it was just the challenge she had been waiting for. He really is a tremendous actor – and a wonderful man." I have always admired his work and had a lot of respect for him. "I'd worked with Chris before in an episode of Doctor Who and felt we'd worked really well together. Naoko Mori, star of Torchwood and Doctor Who, was drawn to playing the role of Yoko Ono in Lennon Naked by both the challenge of the role and also the opportunity to work with Christopher Eccleston once again.
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