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Shinobu Terajima is a Japanese actress. Her feature films include Akame 48 Waterfalls (2003) and Vibrator (2003). For her role in Caterpillar (2010), Terajima won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the 60th Berlin Film Festival while her performance in Oh Lucy! (2017) earned her an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Actress.
Born into a prominent theatrical family, Shinobu Terajima is one of Japan's most celebrated actresses, recognized internationally for her emotive, nuanced performances in both independent and mainstream cinema.
She is best known for her roles in the films Vibrator, Caterpillar, which won her a Silver Bear at the Berlin Film Festival, and the internationally acclaimed Oh Lucy!.
She specializes in complex, emotionally charged dramatic roles, often appearing in character-driven pieces and collaborations with prominent Japanese directors. Explore her complete filmography on Mood.