Riyo Chuchi was a female Pantoran senator who served as a politician during the final years of the Galactic Republic.
Biography
Early Life
Problems with a protectorate
Born in 38 BBY, Riyo was raised by her father and mother who served as senators during the Separatist Crisis. She also had a younger brother named Kirin Chuchi who was born on 28 BBY. After her parents were assassinated, the two were raised by Chairman Chi Cho. Chi decided to teach Riyo how to become an idealist of the Republic while her brother remained with the foster family. Riyo promised that she would visit her brother while she attended to work for the Republic. After the Separatist Crisis ended on 22 BBY, Riyo was appointed as senator of the Galactic Senate when the Clone Wars began.
Death
In 20 BBY, Riyo was selected by Senator Amidala to join her in a secret meeting on Naboo. She was seen with her aide while boarding a cruiser with several senators and bureaucrats. She was perished in the explosion which killed everyone onboard. The assassin responsible for the assassination, was revealed to be Herbin, who was working with the Confederacy of Independent Systems, made a deal with Nute Gunray to assassinate Amidala.
Legacy
After her death, Chi Eekway Papanoida replaced her as senator and continued her business during the Clone Wars.
Personality and traits
Riyo Chuchi was a firm believer in the use of diplomacy. When she first became a senator, she had a timid personality and submitted completely to Chairman Cho's more dominating air. By the time of the Blockade of Pantora she had become a stronger individual, and was able to successfully blackmail a Trade Federation envoy into lifting the blockade. Chuchi was also good friends with Ahsoka Tano.
Behind the scenes
Riyo Chuchi was is voiced by actress Jennifer Hale, who also played Aayla Secura in both "Jedi Crash" and "Defenders of Peace."
Appearances
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Trespass" (First appearance)- LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars (Non-canonical appearance) (Nintendo DS version only)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Senate Spy"
Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Lightsaber Lost" ("Newsreel" only)- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Duchess of Mandalore"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "The Zillo Beast Strikes Back"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Sphere of Influence"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Hostage Crisis"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Pursuit of Peace"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Senate Murders"
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars – "Galactic Conflict"