is a Japanese

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Early life

Makita is the youngest of three siblings and has two older brothers.

Career

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

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'' directed by

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and has since acted in his films '' After the Storm'' (2016), ''

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'' (2017), and '' Shoplifters'' (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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'', ''

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'', and the ''

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Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

Music videos

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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