Tina Tamashiro: Movies & Box Office

Tina Tamashiro (玉城 ティナ, Tamashiro Tina; born October 8, 1997) is a Japanese actress and model who burst onto the entertainment scene after winning the Kodansha‑sponsored Miss iD 2013 Grand Prix in July 2012. Raised in Urasoe, Okinawa, she is the daughter of an American father and a Japanese mother, giving her a bicultural background that has often been highlighted in interviews and promotional materials. Her mixed heritage not only contributed to her distinctive looks, but also allowed her to navigate both Japanese and Western aesthetic sensibilities, something she described as a “model idol” ambition during an early interview with Vivi magazine. Discovered serendipitously when the president of her future agency spotted her walking home with friends, Tamashiro signed with Dine and Indy, agencies that have guided her career from 2012 to the present. Since her debut, she has built a diverse portfolio that includes runway work, print modeling, and a growing list of acting credits in film, television dramas, and even voice‑over dubbing, most notably providing the Japanese voice for Jocelyn in The Idol (originally played by Lily‑Rose Depp). Her on‑screen presence is often praised for its blend of youthful energy and nuanced emotional depth, earning her a devoted fan base and several industry awards. In addition to her professional pursuits, she maintains a strong social media presence, regularly sharing behind‑the‑scenes moments on Instagram and engaging with fans through various Japanese platforms. On October 8, 2024, coinciding with her 27th birthday, Tamashiro announced that she had entered into marriage, though she kept her partner’s identity private, reflecting a desire to protect her personal life from the public eye. While details about children remain undisclosed, she continues to balance her expanding career with her new marital status, hinting at future projects that may explore both her acting range and modeling influence on Japanese pop culture.