Actress. Best known for her role as the villainess ‘Rita Repulsa’ on the “Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers,” and Queen Hedrian in the “Solar Task Force.” She also appeared on the “Electronic Task Force” TV series. Her career began in the 1960s with an appearance in “Samaritan Zatoichi.” She was also a prolific voice actress and worked under the name ‘Naoko Yukita.’ Machiko Soga died of pancreatic cancer at age 68.  (bio by: The Perplexed Historian)