Tao Okamoto
Introduction , known professionally as '''Tao''', is a Japanese actress and model, who is, alongside Ai Tominaga and Hiroko Matsumoto, one of the biggest models from Japan. In 2009, she was one of the faces of Ralph Lauren.She made her film debut as the female lead Mariko Yashida in the 2013 film ''The Wolverine''; and played Mercy Graves in the 2016 film ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice''. She has had recurring roles in the television series ''Hannibal'', ''The Man in the High Castle,'' and ''Westworld''.
Early life Tao was born in Chiba, Japan. She started modeling as a teenager in Japan, when she was 14 years old.
Career === Modeling ===In 2006, she made a decision to move to Paris and develop her career on an international level. Soon after that, Tao made her debut on the European runways, one of the few prominent East Asian models of that era.In 2009, Tao moved to New York City.Tao has worked in advertising and editorial projects. She has fronted campaigns such as Dolce & Gabbana with Mario Testino, Emporio Armani by Alasdair McLellan, Kenzo with Mario Sorrenti, and Tommy Hilfiger with Craig McDean. Editorially, she has shot for ''i-D Magazine'', ''V Magazine'', ''W Magazine'', and various international editions of ''Harper's Bazaar'' and ''Vogue''.The November 2009 issue of ''Vogue Nippon'' (Japanese ''Vogue'') is dedicated to Tao. She was the Japan Fashion Editor's Club "Model of the Year" and was one of ''Vogue Nippon'''s "Women of the Year" in 2010.Okamoto has modeled for Alexander McQueen, Alexander Wang, Burberry Prorsum, Bottega Veneta, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, Donna Karan, Emanuel Ungaro, Fendi, Giorgio Armani, Givenchy, Hermès, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Kenzo, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Maison Martin Margiela, Max Mara, Miu Miu, Moschino, Paul Smith, Phillip Lim, Ralph Lauren, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tommy Hilfiger, Vivienne Westwood, Yves Saint Laurent and more.=== Acting ===In 2013, Tao made her film debut as Mariko Yashida, opposite Hugh Jackman, in ''The Wolverine''. In October 2014, it was announced that she had joined the cast of ''Hannibal'' as Chiyoh, Hannibal Lecter's family servant. In January 2015, it was announced that Tao would star in the film ''Crossroads'' with Alodia Gosiengfiao. In 2015, Tao appeared in ''The Man in the High Castle'' as Betty Kasoura, wife of lawyer Paul Kasoura and a customer at Robert Childan's American Artistic Handcrafts. In 2016, Tao played Mercy Graves in the film ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice''.
Personal life In 2015, Okamoto married Tenzin Wild, the Co-Editor-in-Chief of ''The Last Magazine''.
Filmography ===Film=== Year Title Role Notes   2013 ''The Wolverine'' Mariko Yashida Feature film debut  2016 ''Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice'' Mercy Graves  ''Crossroads''Shiho Nomura 2017 ''Manhunt'' Kiko Tanaka  2018 ''Laplace's Witch'' Rei Kirimiya 2019 ''Lost Transmissions'' Wendi''She's Just a Shadow''Irene 2023 ''The Silent Service''  ===Television=== Year Title Role Notes   2014 ''Chi no Wadachi'' Toko Sakagami Mini-series on Japanese TV  2015 ''Hannibal'' Chiyoh 4 episodes  ''The Man in the High Castle'' Betty 4 episodes  2018–2020  ''Westworld'' Hanaryo 5 episodes 2024 ''The Silent Service''
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