Suzu Hirose

Suzu Hirose is a Japanese actress and model who rose to prominence in the early 2010s. Born on June 19, 1998 in Shimizu‑ku, Shizuoka, Japan, she began her career as an exclusive model for the teen fashion magazine Seventeen, where she worked alongside her older sister Alice Hirose. Her breakthrough on the big screen came with the critically acclaimed film Our Little Sister (2015), in which she played one of the titular sisters; the movie won Picture of the Year at the 39th Japan Academy Film Prize and was selected for competition at Cannes, earning Hirose the Newcomer of the Year award. In 2017 she delivered a powerful supporting performance in The Third Murder, a film that captured both the Picture of the Year and Best Supporting Actress honors at the 41st Japan Academy Awards, and screened in competition at the Venice International Film Festival. Hirose further cemented her star status by headlining the live‑action Chihayafuru trilogy, adaptations of the popular manga that achieved substantial box‑office success and garnered her multiple nominations for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. She also portrayed the heroine in NHK’s 100th Asadora, Natsuzora: Natsu's Sky, bringing her talent to a nationwide audience and increasing her visibility across television. Beyond film and television, Hirose has become one of Japan’s most sought‑after commercial faces, appearing in campaigns for brands such as SoftBank, Louis Vuitton, and Air Jordan, and consistently ranking at the top of endorsement polls. Her extensive work includes radio shows, web dramas, music videos, and photo exhibitions, demonstrating a versatile presence in contemporary Japanese popular culture. Her dedication to craft, combined with a charismatic public image, has made her a role model for young audiences and a frequent ambassador for cultural and charitable initiatives. As of the present day, Hirose remains active in both acting and modeling, continuing to influence fashion trends and cinematic narratives while representing Japan on international stages.