Hohi Aoki
**Hohi Aoki (青木 ほひ)** is a Japanese actress known for her measured and deeply emotional performances. Her film career gained international attention, particularly with her role as Toshie in Kōji Fukada's drama *Harmonium* (Fuchi ni tatsu, 2016). This performance earned her acclaim for her ability to express intensity and hidden pain.
Aoki then achieved global recognition with her participation in Ryūsuke Hamaguchi's film *Drive My Car* (Doraibu Mai Kā, 2021). As Misaki Watari, the enigmatic and silent driver, she contributed significantly to the success of the Academy Award-winning film. Her acting style is distinguished by a subtle complexity, often bringing to the screen characters with a rich inner life, capable of conveying much with little. Among her other notable works is *It's a Summer Film!* (Contes de Juillet, 2021).