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Lily Franky

Masaya Nakagawa, known professionally as Lily Franky, is a Japanese illustrator, writer, and actor. He has appeared in more than 40 films since 2001.

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Lily Franky

第30回 東京国際映画祭 オープニングセレモニー リリー・フランキー (巫女っちゃけん。)

Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan · Lily Franky from "MIKO GIRL" at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2017 · CC BY 2.0

Name
Lily Franky
Birth Name
Masaya Nakagawa
Born
4 November 1963
Birthplace
Fukuoka, Japan
Occupation
Actor, writer, illustrator, designer, musician, lyricist, photographer, essayist
Full name
Masaya Nakagawa.
Nationality
Japan.
Fields
acting, music, visual arts and creative and professional writing.
Education
Musashino Art University.
Honours
Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer, Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Supporting Actor and Juzo Itami Award.
Languages
Japanese.

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  1. 01Biography
  2. 02Visual art and other activities
  3. 03Archives and collections
  4. 04Honours and memberships
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