Mayu Matsuoka
Biography
Mayu Matsuoka (松岡 茉優, Matsuoka Mayu), born on February 16, 1995, is a talented actress from Japan. In 2016, she received notable recognition for her performances, winning both the Tama Best Emerging Actress Award and the Fumiko Yamaji Freshman Actress Award.
Matsuoka rose to international prominence when she served as an ambassador for the Tokyo International Film Festival in 2017, showcasing her growing influence in the film industry. Her performance in the critically acclaimed film "Shoplifters," which won the prestigious Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival, further solidified her status as a rising star in cinema.
With a blend of talent and charisma, Mayu Matsuoka continues to captivate audiences both in Japan and abroad, making her a notable figure in contemporary Japanese film.
Filmography
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Little Forest: Summer/Autumn
2014 • Kikko
Listen to the Universe
2019 • Aya Eiden
The Wonderland
2019 • Akane (voice)
Kiba: The Fangs of Fiction
2021 • Megumi Takano
Hell Dogs
2022 • Emiri Kisa
Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
2016
A Silent Voice: The Movie
2016 • Young Shouya Ishida (voice)
Shoplifters
2018 • Aki Shibata
Tremble All You Want
2017 • Yoshika
Little Forest: Winter/Spring
2015 • Kikko
Theatre: A Love Story
2020 • Saki
The Kirishima Thing
2012 • Sana
One Night (2019)
2019 • Sonoko Inamura