Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1981-11-04
- Born Place: Nishiyoshino, Nara, Japan
Also Known As:
오노 마치코, おの まちこ, Machiko Ono, ماچیکو اونو
Machiko Ono
Machiko Ono (尾野 真千子) is a distinguished Japanese actress born on November 4, 1981, in Yoshino-gun, Nara Prefecture, Japan. She began her acting career at the age of 15 when director Naomi Kawase discovered her cleaning shoe boxes at her junior high school and cast her in the lead role of Suzaku (1997), which won the Camera d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Ono's performance earned her the Best Actress award at the Singapore Film Festival, marking a significant milestone in her career. Ono's filmography includes notable works such as The Taste of Tea (2004), Mogari no Mori (2007), Like Father, Like Son (2013), and The Floating Castle (2012). She has collaborated with acclaimed directors like Shinji Aoyama, Akihiko Shiota, and Isao Yukisada. In addition to her film career, Ono has appeared in television dramas, including NHK's morning drama Carnation (2011–2012), where she played the lead role and received the Best Actress award at the 72nd Television Drama Academy Awards. Ono's recent and upcoming projects include roles in films such as A Madder Red (2023), Soul at Twenty (2022), and Bullet Train Explosion (2025), where she portrays Yuko Kagami. She continues to be a prominent figure in Japanese cinema and television, known for her versatile performances and dedication to her craft.
