
Joshua Okamoto
ActingAbout Joshua Okamoto
Joshua Okamoto is a Japanese-born Mexican actor graduated from the Acting and Performing Arts Career at CasAzul Argos (2015-2018). Since he was a child he used to watch the rehearsals of his mother, Elizabeth Brambila Barba, a renowned theater actress. His younger brother, Yojath Alejandro Okamoto Brambila, is also an actor. Born July 17, 1995 in Saitama (Japan) to a Japanese father and Mexican mother. Okamoto lived in Japan until he was 3 years old meanwhile his mother was working as a theater actress and translator. He moved with his family to Guadalajara, (Mexico), where he grew up and was registrated in as Mexican under the name of Joshua Ernesto Okamoto Brambila. His mother, the theater actress Elizabeth 'Liz' Brambila, introduced him to the world of acting, having to accompany her to her theater rehearsals since he was a child. He studied acting at CasAzul Artes Escénicas Argos in Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México. In theater he has participated in the stagings: "41 Detonaciones contra la puerta de un Clóset" (2019) under the direction of Martín Acosta, dramaturgy by David Gaitán and Sara Pinedo, at Teatro el Milagro (2019); "Quiero Volverme Supernova" (2019) at Foro Lucerna del Teatro Milán directed by Alonso Iñiguez, written by Joserra Zúñiga; "Décimo Primera Noche de Combate" (2019) dramaturgy by Artús Chávez, at Teatro de la Ciudad Esperanza Iris. He also presented a collective creation at Foro 37, under the direction of Mariana Granados, called "Hombres" (2018). She was part of "Musas Huérfanas" (2017) under the direction of Viridiana Olvera. In television he was part of "Yo soy Yo" (first Season) produced by Canal Once, "Narcos" (Fourth Season) produced by Netflix with the character "Manuel" and will soon premiere "El Club" series produced by Argos also for the Netflix platform. In film, he has participated in the following feature films: "Club de los Insomnes" directed by Sergio Goyri Jr. and José Eduardo Giordano and "Con olor a Guanajuato" directed by Alejandro Sánchez. He will join to the Saw Franchise in Saw X (2023) as Dr. Diego, directed by Kevin Greutert.
Joshua Okamoto Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Joshua Okamoto reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 14 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Joshua Okamoto's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Joshua Okamoto's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Smile with heart, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Joshua Okamoto Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Joshua Okamoto's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Joshua Okamoto has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Public Phone | Edu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Snub | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Beyond the Flesh | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Adolfo | Piña | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Saw X | Diego | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Corazón de plata | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Sex, Shame and Tears 2 | "Fichas" | Hit | Similar → |
| 2021 | Death to Summer | Román | Flop | Similar → |
| 2019 | Smile with heart | Makako | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Insomnia Club | Duende | Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | All The Birds At Night | Pablo | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Kokoro: Heart of a City | Diego | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | So you don't forget | Eduardo | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Berehezade | Mino | Flop | Similar → |
Joshua Okamoto - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Joshua Okamoto?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Joshua Okamoto is "Smile with heart" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Joshua Okamoto acted in?
Joshua Okamoto has been featured in at least 14 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Joshua Okamoto?
Other notable films include "Adolfo", "Saw X", and "Sex, Shame and Tears 2".




