Mariko Okubo

Actress and former gravure idol from Fukuoka Prefecture, known by the nickname 'Marin-chan' in Japan and 'Mariko' in Chinese-speaking regions. After being scouted and winning a modeling competition, she worked in Japanese television and drama before relocating to Taiwan to pursue an international career.

She made her gravure debut in 2003 as the grand prize winner of the Sea Story Audition, serving as image character for a pachislot game. She appeared in numerous television programs and released photobooks before making her television drama debut in Cupid's Prank in 2006 and her film debut lead role in Sensual Novel in 2007.

After moving to Taiwan in 2011, Okubo became active in Chinese-speaking entertainment. In 2013, she won the Best Supporting Actress award at the 48th Golden Bell Awards for the television drama Aiqing Tiandai—the first Japanese recipient of this honor. She continues working as an entertainer across Japanese and Taiwanese media.

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