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Masami Nagasawa

Masami Nagasawa was born June 3, 1987 (age 39). From Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan. Height 169 cm. Actor / model / fashion model. 297 credited works.

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Masami Nagasawa was born on June 3, 1987 in Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan and is credited as a fashion model, film actor and television actor. Masami Nagasawa is 39 years old as of 2026. Schooling on record includes Horikoshi High School. Recorded honors include Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year (2005), Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actress (2020), Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actress (2005, 2012) and 1 more. The listed height is 169 cm.

My Take

Masami Nagasawa is, to me, the gold standard for a child star who actually grew into a great adult actress. Starting leading roles as a teenager out of Iwata, Shizuoka, she could easily have peaked early; instead she went from a Newcomer award to a Blue Ribbon Best Actress, proving range that pure looks never deliver. Five Japan Academy Prizes and four Blue Ribbon Awards are not flukes. What I value most is her elasticity across comedy and serious drama, and her ability to anchor big-budget films like Masquerade Hotel. Audiences stay loyal to actors who can act, and she earned that loyalty.

This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.

1. Profile

Name (English): Masami Nagasawa
Name (Japanese): 長澤まさみ
Reading: ながさわまさみ
Born: June 3, 1987 (age 39)
Origin: Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
Height: 169 cm
Occupation: actor / model / fashion model / film actor / television actor
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Gemini / Rabbit
Blood type: A
Agency: Toho Entertainment
Active years: 2000 -

2. Background

High school: Horikoshi High School

Awards & achievements

2005 Elan d'or Award for Newcomer of the Year
2020 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actress
2005 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actress
2012 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actress
2004 Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Newcomer

3. Relationships

Spouse: Takeshi Fukunaga

4. Works & records

Works summary

Appearances: 297 (2000–2026)
By year (titles with a known year): 2000: 2, 2001: 8, 2002: 8, 2003: 7, 2004: 11, 2005: 16, 2006: 12, 2007: 18, 2008: 15, 2009: 13, 2010: 9, 2011: 15, 2012: 12, 2013: 9, 2014: 13, 2015: 9, 2016: 11, 2017: 14, 2018: 11, 2019: 5, 2020: 11, 2021: 10, 2022: 13, 2023: 8, 2024: 10, 2025: 5, 2026: 4, year unknown: 18
Debut work: クロスファイア

Filmography / notable works

Category	Title
Notable work	Masquerade Hotel

5. Links

Official sitehttps://www.toho-ent.co.jp/actor/1081
Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/masami_nagasawa/
Xhttps://x.com/nagasawamg
Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami%20Nagasawa
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E9%95%B7%E6%BE%A4%E3%81%BE%E3%81%95%E3%81%BF
Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q253900

6. About this entry

Frequently asked questions

When was Masami Nagasawa born?

Masami Nagasawa was born on June 3, 1987 and is 39 years old.

Where is Masami Nagasawa from?

Masami Nagasawa is from Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.

What does Masami Nagasawa do?

Masami Nagasawa works as actor, model, fashion model, film actor, television actor.

How tall is Masami Nagasawa?

Masami Nagasawa is 169 cm tall.

What is Masami Nagasawa's blood type?

Masami Nagasawa's blood type is A.

Which high school did Masami Nagasawa attend?

Masami Nagasawa attended Horikoshi High School.

What agency is Masami Nagasawa with?

Masami Nagasawa is with Toho Entertainment.

How long has Masami Nagasawa been active?

Masami Nagasawa has been active since 2000.

What is Masami Nagasawa known for?

Masami Nagasawa's notable works include Masquerade Hotel.

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