Maria Ozawa

Maria Ozawa, a Japanese model and former adult film actress, boasts a diverse heritage, being of both Canadian and Japanese descent. Initially embarking on her modeling career under the alias Miyabi, she hails from Hokkaido, Japan, where her father is French Canadian and her mother is Japanese. Ozawa attended the Christian Academy in Japan and has claimed proficiency in English, stating that her reading and writing skills in the language surpass those in Japanese. An avid ice hockey player, she also enjoyed singing karaoke after school. At the age of 13, she became sexually active.

In 2002, at just 16 years old, Ozawa made her television debut in a brief Japanese commercial for DARS Chocolate, featuring alongside the pop duo KinKi Kids. Her introduction to the adult film industry came unexpectedly; she stumbled upon adult videos through borrowed tapes from a friend's brother. Ozawa was brought into the field by a friend already working in adult entertainment and began her journey in June 2005 as Miyabi for the site Shirouto-Teien.com, leading to numerous photographs and a short hardcore video.

Her official debut as Maria Ozawa occurred on October 7, 2005, with the release of "New Face – Number One Style" directed by Hideto Aki. Nervous during her first filming, she struggled to maintain eye contact with her co-star. At S1 No. 1 Style, she consistently released videos until February 2007, contributing to compilation works that garnered awards, including a top win in the 2006 AV Open.

By early 2007, Ozawa transitioned to the new company DAS, known for its more explicit content. She later signed with Attackers, an established studio focusing on thematic works. In addition to her adult film career, Ozawa has appeared in V-Cinema productions, published a photobook, and participated in various glam videos. Notably, she played a role in the popular TV drama "Tokumei