Stefanie Akashi

Actor, born and raised in the Philippines to Filipino and Japanese parents. She moved to Japan to pursue her acting career and has since made a significant mark in Japan's entertainment industry. In 2022, she played one of the lead roles, Maria, in the critically acclaimed film "PLAN75," which stars Chieko Baisho and Hayato Isomura. The film garnered notable recognition, winning the Caméra d'Or Special Mention at the 75th Cannes International Film Festival and representing Japan as an entry for the 95th Oscars Academy Awards in 2023. Her performance earned her the Best Supporting Actress Award at the 2023 Malaysia International Film Festival. In 2024, she made her musical theatre debut as the lead, Rio, in the original production Mahal Ko Medley. She continues to work actively in Japan and international co-productions and is professionally transitioning from Stefanie Arianne to Stefanie Akashi, honouring her father’s last wishes to include their surname.