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Sonoya Mizuno, actor
Actor

Sonoya Mizuno: Movies & Box Office

films
12
on screen
2015–2025
box office
$333M
average score
70
Born
July 1, 1986 (age 40)
Birthplace
Tokyo, Japan
Citizenship
British
Occupations
Actress, Model, Ballet Dancer
Years active
2012-present
Known for

The Best Sonoya Mizuno Movies

The highest-rated films Sonoya Mizuno is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Crazy Rich Asians (2018) scores highest, at 77. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Sonoya Mizuno's Career in Numbers

Sonoya Mizuno's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Sonoya Mizuno works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Ex Machina (2015) to Deep Cover (2025), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.

Sonoya Mizuno Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 6
  2. 2020s 5

The 2010s were Sonoya Mizuno's busiest decade, with 6 films.

Sonoya Mizuno Movies by Genre

  • Drama 3
  • Thriller 3
  • Action 2
  • Comedy 2
  • Sci-Fi 1

Drama is the genre Sonoya Mizuno has worked in most, with 3 films, ahead of thriller (3).

Sonoya Mizuno Career Milestones

First film
Ex Machina 2015
Biggest box office hit
Crazy Rich Asians $239M worldwide
Best-rated film
Crazy Rich Asians Movie Echo Score 77
Newest film
Deep Cover 2025
12 credits

Sonoya Mizuno Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Sonoya Mizuno is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 70. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Biography

Who Is Sonoya Mizuno?

Sonoya Mizuno was born in Tokyo, Japan in 1986 and is 40 years old. Credited on films since 2015, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Sonoya Mizuno, born on 1 July 1986, is a British actress known for the versatility and intensity she brings to her performances. She is renowned for her roles in popular series like Netflix's 'Maniac', HBO's 'House of the Dragon', FX's miniseries 'Devs' and sensation of 2018 film 'Crazy Rich Asians'. Born in Tokyo, she was raised in Somerset, England. Sonoya is of mixed ethnic heritage with her mother being of half English, half Argentine descent and her father being Japanese. Before transitioning into acting, she pursued an accomplished career in ballet after graduating from the prestigious Royal Ballet School, she then danced with several notable ballet companies across Europe.

In 2012, at the age of 20, she took a leap into modelling with Profile Models in London, which led her to work with top fashion brands such as Chanel, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, and Louis Vuitton. While modelling, she took acting classes and made her film debut in 2014, in Alex Garland's science-fiction thriller 'Ex Machina'. She has had a rewarding collaboration with Garland, having worked with him five times. She also ventured into music videos, featuring notably in the Chemical Brothers' 'Wide Open' and Frank Ocean's 'Nikes'. Her range of roles continued to grow with appearances in films like 'La La Land', Disney's live-action adaptation of 'Beauty and the Beast', and the globally acclaimed 'Crazy Rich Asians'.

Works with

Who Sonoya Mizuno Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Sonoya Mizuno shares the most films with. Alex Garland comes first, with 4 films together, followed by Oscar Isaac (3).

FAQ

Sonoya Mizuno: Questions & Answers

How many movies Sonoya Mizuno has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Sonoya Mizuno been in?

Sonoya Mizuno is credited on 12 films, from 2015 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Sonoya Mizuno's highest-grossing movie?

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is Sonoya Mizuno's biggest box office hit, with $239M worldwide, ahead of Annihilation (2018) ($43.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Sonoya Mizuno's movies have made $333M.

Sonoya Mizuno's biggest hits

What is the best Sonoya Mizuno movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Sonoya Mizuno's best-rated film is Crazy Rich Asians (2018) with a score of 77, followed by The Domestics (2018) (74).

Best Sonoya Mizuno movies, ranked

How old is Sonoya Mizuno?

Sonoya Mizuno is 40 years old, born on July 1, 1986 in Tokyo, Japan.

What is Sonoya Mizuno's newest movie?

The most recent film on Sonoya Mizuno's filmography is Deep Cover (2025), in the role of Shosh.

Who does Sonoya Mizuno work with most often?

Sonoya Mizuno shares the most films with Alex Garland (4 films), Oscar Isaac (3 films) and Alicia Vikander (2 films).

The Best Sonoya Mizuno Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 12 credits.

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