Began modeling and acting at the age of 15

Made film debut in “Ikitai” directed by Kaneto Shindo

Offered a strong performance in “Sora no ana (Hole of the Sky),” directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri

Starred in “Tori/Kokorono Katana,” directed by Tadanobu

Appeared in “Cha no aji (Taste of Tea),” directed By Katsuhito Ishii

Portrayed a class president in the “Funky Forest: The First Contact”

Breakthrough role as the angry, sexually exploring, deaf-mute in director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s ensemble, “Babel”; received Golden Globe, SAG and Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress

Co-starred with Adrien Brody and Mark Ruffalo in the comedy, "The Brothers Bloom"