Mao Inoue, born January 9, 1987 in Yokohama,
is a Japanese actress. She was cast as the star of
Hana Yori Dango on TBS and played Makino Tsukushi
in the live-action adaptation of the manga and anime.

Started her acting career at the age of 5.
She's currently studying at Meiji University's Faculty
of Literature as a theater major and is also taking Chinese
as her second language elective at the university.








Name: Inoue Mao
Profession: Actress
Birthdate: 1987-Jan-09
Birthplace: Yokohama, Kanagawa
Height: 158cm
Weight: 41kg
Star sign: Capricorn
Blood type: O
Family: Older brother
Talent agency: Seventh Avenue
Hobbies and skills: Basketball, badminton, Japanese dance, music, and oil painting








2009 - Tengoku de Kimi ni Aetara (TBS)
2009 - Anmitsu Hime 2 (Fuji TV)
2008 - Anmitsu Hime (Fuji TV)
2007 - Hanaikusa (Fuji TV)
2007 - First Kiss (Fuji TV)
2007 - Osama no Shinzo (NTV)
2007 - Hana Yori Dango 2 (TBS)
2005 - Hotaru no Haka (NTV)
2005 - Hana Yori Dango (TBS)
2005 - Kyumei Byoto 24 Ji 3 (Fuji TV)
2004 - Home Drama (TBS)
2003 - Kids War Special ~Kore de Final! Zaken na yo
2003 - Kids War 5 ~Zaken na yo
2002 - Kids War Special ~Ai Koso Subete da! Zaken na yo
2002 - Kids War 4 ~Zaken na yo
2002 - Kids War Special ~Zaken na yo
2001 - Kids War 3 ~Zaken na yo
2000 - Kids War 2 ~Zaken na yo
1999 - Kids War ~Zaken na yo
1997 - Kin no Tamago (TBS)
1992 - Gakko ga Abunai (TBS)








2008 - Hana Yori Dango - Final
2007 - Kaidan
2007 - Gegege no Kitaro
2006 - Check It Out, Yo!








Panky (2007-)
KAGOME (2007-)
Dralion (2006-)
Kateikyoushi no Try (2006-2007)
MIZUHO (2006-)








2008: 16th Hashida Rookie of the Year Award for Hana Yori Dango 2
MTV Student Voice Awards 2007: Best Student Voice Actress
10th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Best Actress for Hana Yori Dango 2
47th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Actress for Hana Yori Dango (2005)