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Maria Ozawa

Half-Japanese, Half French-Canadian — “Miyabi” Persona

Maria Ozawa was born on January 8, 1986, in Hokkaido, Japan. She’s biracial—her mother is Japanese, her father French-Canadian—giving her the unique “exotic” look that distinguished her in the AV world. Early in her career, she used the stage name “Miyabi” before transitioning to the name Maria Ozawa

Rapid Rise Through Top AV Studios

She debuted in October 2005 with S1 No. 1 Style, appearing monthly through February 2007. Her breakout work came in the 2006 AV Open with Hyper – Barely There Mosaic, which won Best-Selling AV of the year and featured other major AV idols. In 2007, she moved to DAS, Attackers, and later others, exploring more explicit genres and becoming one of the industry’s most versatile stars.

Transition to Mainstream & Southeast Asian Media

After retiring from AV around 2009–2010, Maria moved into mainstream entertainment across Asia. She appeared in Japanese dramas (Tokumei Kakarichō Tadano Hitoshi) and starred in Southeast Asian films like Invitation Only (2008, Taiwan), Menculik Miyabi (2009, Indonesia), and the Filipino V‑Cinema Nilalang (2015) In the Philippines, she’s become a public figure involved in nightlife and entertainment—owning lounges and working as an ambassador for Manila bars .

AV Awards & Cultural Icon Status

Maria received the Best Newcomer Award at the 2005 S1 Awards and her videos earned recognition in the prestigious 2006 AV Open and the 2009 AV Grand Prix, including awards for Best Violence Video (Queen of DAS!) and Featured Actress Video (Oral Venus)