Masako Motai

Biography

Masako Motai is a Japanese actress born in Shibuya, Tokyo, who began her acting career around 1972. She gained popularity with roles in TV dramas such as "Takeshi's Gakumon no Susume" (1984) and later became known for her distinctive performances in shows like "OH! Takeshi" (1985) and "Tokyo Oasis" (2011). Motai has also appeared in numerous films, including "Teacher and Stray Cat" (2015) and "Megane" (2007), and was awarded the Japanese Academy Prize for Best Supporting Actress in 2007.