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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.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Masami Nagasawa
- Name (Japanese)
- 長澤まさみ
- Reading
- 不明
- Born
- June 3, 1987 (age 39)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Rabbit
- Origin
- Iwata, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 170 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / model / fashion model / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Horikoshi High School
- University
- Private
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
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Masquerade Hotel | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Masami Nagasawa born?
Born June 3, 1987 (age 39).
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 170 cm.
What is Masami Nagasawa known for?
Notable works include Masquerade Hotel.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.