is a Japanese

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Career

Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Makita made her acting debut at age 7. In 2012, she appeared in the TV drama '' Going My Home'' directed by

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and has since acted in his films '' After the Storm'' (2016), '' The Third Murder'' (2017), and ''

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'' (2018). She won the best newcomer award at the

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in 2018 for ''Shino Can't Say Her Name'', directed by Hiroaki Yuasa. She then won the 2020

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as well as the

for best supporting actress for her role as a pregnant teenager in

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's ''

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'', which was selected for the

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. Her performance in the film garnered praise from such reviewers as those in ''

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'', the ''

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'', ''

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'', and the '' South China Morning Post''.

Filmography

Film

Series

Stage

Music videos

Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Makita, Aju 21st-century Japanese actresses People from Kanagawa Prefecture 2002 births Living people Best Supporting Actress Asian Film Award winners