Mayu Matsuoka

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Summary

Mayu Matsuoka is a Japanese actor known for Shoplifters, Tremble All You Want, Listen to the Universe, and Fence. Her roles span family drama, romance, and workplace stories. She has spoken about gender inequality in Japan’s film industry, the challenges women face balancing film work and family life, and the need for more women-friendly working conditions; she also said she wanted to help shoulder efforts to improve the industry. No public statements on party politics, LGBTQ advocacy, or race-focused activism are on record.