Mone Kamishiraishi

Mone Kamishiraishi, an actress whose talent was first recognized with the Newcomer of the Year award at the 38th Japan Academy Prize for her performance in the 2014 musical comedy "Maiko wa Lady," brings a fresh, nuanced presence to the screen. Her debut role as a young, aspiring geisha navigating the complexities of Kyoto's traditional arts and contemporary expectations marked her as an actor to watch, balancing the film's comedic elements with a tender, introspective depth.