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- Birthday: 2000-08-29
- Born Place: Ishikawa, Japan
Also Known As:
滨边美波, 하마베 미나미, 濱邊美波, مینامی هامابه
Minami Hamabe
Minami Hamabe, born on August 29, 2000, is a highly regarded Japanese actress who has achieved significant recognition since her teenage years. She gained widespread fame for her role as Meiko Honma in the live-action adaptation of the television series Anohana (2015) and further solidified her breakthrough with the lead role in the romance film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas (2017), for which she received the Newcomer of the Year award at the 41st Japan Academy Prize. In Godzilla Minus One (2023), Hamabe delivered a compelling performance as Noriko Oishi, a woman who forms an unexpected bond with the protagonist in post-war Japan amidst the chaos of Godzilla's emergence. Her portrayal in the film earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize and a win for Best Supporting Actress at the 47th Japan Academy Film Prize, as well as a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 17th Asian Film Awards and the 66th Blue Ribbon Awards for the same role, showcasing her impactful contribution to the movie's success. Beyond Godzilla Minus One, Hamabe has starred in numerous other popular films and television dramas, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry.
