Mariya Nagao - Actor Profile

Mariya Nagao

Acting
Freshness: Jan 26, 2026
13Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated
Born: Mar 10, 1994
Birth Place: Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan

About Mariya Nagao

Mariya Nagao is a Japanese tarento, a former member of the Japanese idol girl group AKB48. Mariya Nagao joined AKB48 as a 9th generation trainee in late 2009. On December 8, 2010, together with Mina Oba, Haruka Shimazaki, Haruka Shimada, Miyu Takeuchi, Mariko Nakamura, Anna Mori, and Suzuran Yamauchi, she was promoted to a full member, but stayed unassigned to any of the three teams until 2011 when Team 4 was formed. In the 2012 AKB48 elections (AKB48 27th Single Senbatsu Sōsenkyo) Mariya Nagao placed 39th. On November 1, 2012, she was transferred to Team K. In 2013 she was assigned to be one of the members to sing the title track on the AKB48's 31st single "Sayonara Crawl". In the 2013 AKB48 elections (AKB48 32nd Single Senbatsu Sōsenkyo) Mariya Nagao placed 35th. In the 2014 AKB48 elections (AKB48 37th Single Senbatsu Sōsenkyo) she placed 65th. In the 2015 AKB48 elections (AKB48 41st Single Senbatsu Sōsenkyo) she placed 69th. On December 7, 2015 Mariya Nagao announced her graduation from AKB48. On March 10, 2016, shortly before officially leaving the group (the graduation ceremony was due March 19), Mariya Nagao released her first photobook, titled Utsukushii Saibō.[8] With approximately 7,000 copies sold in the first week (according to Oricon), it debuted in the first place of the Oricon Photobook Chart.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Mariya Nagao reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 13 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Mariya Nagao's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 38% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Mariya Nagao remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Kuchisake-onna vs Kashima-san, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Mariya Nagao Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Mariya Nagao's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Mariya Nagao.

Mariya Nagao - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Mariya Nagao?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Mariya Nagao is "Kuchisake-onna vs Kashima-san" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Mariya Nagao acted in?

Mariya Nagao has been featured in at least 13 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Mariya Nagao?

Other notable films include "Saki Achiga-hen: Episode of Side-A", "Kamen Rider Build NEW WORLD: Kamen Rider Cross-Z", and "Shiritsu Bakaleya Koukou".