It's been revealed that actress Nagasaku Hiromi will be starring in NTV's upcoming drama, "Dirty Mama!", starting January 2012.

This will be the first time Nagasaku will play a lead role in a drama series after becoming a mother last year. Her last lead role was in the drama, "Yottsu no Uso", back in July 2008. Nagasaku previously played the character of a devilish woman; however this time, Nagasaku will challenge herself to a tough female detective.

Based on a novel by Hata Takehiko, the comedic story revolves around a single mother and police detective named 'Maruoka Takako' who teams up with a trainee detective named 'Nagashima Aoi' to unfold crime. At times, Maruoka will take bribes, and will even bring her child to the scene of the crime.

Nagasaku, who plays the heroic 'Maruoka Takako', gave an analysis of her character saying, "She's a person who protects the things she has to protect. She lives while knowing that living isn't such an easy thing."

Meanwhile, Karina takes on a role of the trainee detective 'Nagashima Aoi'. As her first time starring with Nagasaku, she commented, "She's my 'senpai' that�I've wanted to work with for some time, so I was very happy. I'm excited to see how I will be bossed around by Takako (Nagasaku)."

The casting for the drama was done by producer Nishi Norihiko. Regarding Nagasaku, he stated, "She is an usual actress who can express the strength and charm of woman at the same time. I want to make this a drama that will bring down Nagasaku-san's image up until now." Meanwhile, he commented on Karina with, "I'm looking forward to this excellent pair."

Source + Image: Oricon