Sakura Ando
Personal details
  • Official sites :

    http://www.humanite.co.jp/actor.html?id=16&lang=en

  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1986-02-18
    • Born Place: Tokyo, Japan
  • Also Known As:

    안도 사쿠라, Sakura Andô, Sakura Andou, あんどう さくら, Sakura Andō, Sakura Andoh, Sakura Andow, 安藤 サクラ, 安藤樱, ساکورا آندو

Sakura Ando

Sakura Ando, born on February 18, 1986, in Tokyo, Japan, is a highly acclaimed Japanese actress celebrated for her compelling performances in a diverse range of films and television series. Daughter of actor and director Eiji Okuda and writer Kazu Ando, and sister of filmmaker Momoko Ando, Sakura decided to use her mother's maiden name for her professional career. She made her acting debut in her father's film Out of the Wind (2007) alongside her parents and sister. However, it was her role in Sion Sono's Love Exposure (2008) that brought her significant attention, earning her the Best Supporting Actress award at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival.Since then, Ando has established herself as one of Japan's most talented actresses, garnering numerous accolades for her work. She received critical acclaim and multiple awards, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress, for her powerful portrayals in films like 100 Yen Love (2014) and Hirokazu Kore-eda's Palme d'Or-winning Shoplifters (2018), where her performance as Nobuyo Shibata was particularly lauded. In 2023, she further showcased her versatility by appearing in two prominent films: Hirokazu Kore-eda's Monster, for which she won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actress, and Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One, where she played Sumiko Ōta and won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress. Her filmography also includes notable titles such as Our Homeland, Petal Dance, The Great Yokai War: Guardians, and the television drama Rebooting. Known for her ability to portray complex and nuanced characters, Sakura Ando continues to be a significant figure in contemporary Japanese cinema, earning international recognition for her exceptional talent. In 2023, she was invited to become a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

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