**Sakura Andô** (安藤サクラ, born February 18, 1986) is an acclaimed Japanese actress, known for her versatility and the intensity of her performances. She has gained international renown with complex and often physically demanding roles.

Among her early significant works is Sono Sion's *Love Exposure* (2008), but it was with *100 Yen Love* (2014) that she received widespread acclaim for her transformative performance, winning the Japanese Academy Award for Best Actress.

Her most celebrated role, however, is in Hirokazu Kore-eda's *Shoplifters* (Manbiki Kazoku, 2018), a film that won the Palme d'Or at Cannes, where her portrayal of the adoptive mother captivated critics and audiences alike. Andô is praised for her ability to embody complex female characters, vulnerable yet resilient, with raw realism and profound humanity.