Sakura Ando

About

Critically-acclaimed actress and performer who rose to fame for her supporting role in the 2008 comedy-drama film Love Exposure. Her performance in the film earned her a Best Supporting Actress award at the 31st Yokohama Film Festival. She would go on to star in 2012's Our Homeland and 2018's Shoplifters.

Before Fame

As a child, she dealt with an illness that would make her dizzy and lose her balance. When she was in the second grade, she decided that she wanted to pursue acting.

Trivia

She posts photos of herself on her sakuraando Instagram account, where she has attracted an audience of more than 850,000 followers. In a video posted to her account on May 29, 2024, she promoted the luxury fashion brand Chanel.

Family Life

Her mother, Kazu Ando, is a famous essayist. Her father, Eiji Okuda, is an acclaimed actor and director.

Associated With

Lily Franky played her character's husband in Shoplifters.