Miho Kanno, born on August 22, 1977, in Sakado, Saitama, is a Japanese actress and singer. She debuted in the early 1990s as a member of the music group Sakurakko Club, before embarking on a successful acting career. She rose to prominence with roles in genre films such as *Tomie* (1998) and gained international recognition for her performance in Takeshi Kitano's film *Dolls* (2002). Her filmography includes notable titles such as *Sakuran* (2007), *Gene Waltz* (2011), and *Miracle* (2014). Her television career is also prolific, featuring appearances in successful TV dramas such as *Kimi no te ga sasayaite iru* (1997–2001), *Hataraki Man* (2007), and the morning drama series *Hiyokko* (2017). Throughout her career, Kanno has received numerous awards, including several Japan Academy Prizes, considered the Japanese equivalent of the Oscars, and various Television Drama Academy Awards, which attest to her talent and versatility in both film and television.