Maki Carrousel
Biography
Maki Carrousel is a renowned Japanese transgender actress known for her trailblazing career in mainstream cinema. A rare trans actor to star in a major studio film, she began her journey through Nikkatsu in 1974 and has since appeared in notable titles such as "Kage gari: Hoero taihô" (1969) and "Jigyaku no uta" (2007). Her name was inspired by the legendary cabaret Le Carrousel de Paris, a hub for transgender performers.