Marie Iitoyo I want to approach each job with care and always be honest with myself

actress　Marie Iitoyo (Iitoyo Marie)

■ Profile

Actress Born January 5, 1998, in Chiba Prefecture. Since her debut as an actress in 2012, she has appeared in numerous dramas and films. She is currently appearing in the morning drama "Chimudondon" in the first half of 2022. She is an exclusive model for "Oggi" and a regular model for "MORE".

■Please tell us your mindset towards work

Acting involves experiences that are far removed from everyday life, such as greeting people you meet for the first time and working in a variety of different occupations. Filming begins with rehearsals, followed by tests and the actual performance. While the entire series of events is fictional, I try to approach it as if it were non-fiction in my mind.

When I was a student, I was desperate to keep up with my studies by asking my classmates for help with assignments and borrowing and copying their notes. Because of this, I don't have many happy memories, but I feel that I have been able to have experiences that I would never have had if I hadn't chosen this profession. I've been in this industry since I was 19, so I don't really think of myself as a celebrity, but I do feel like I'm in a very strange world.

■What do you value most in your work?

When you're in this industry, you tend to go in the direction that everyone else thinks is good. At times like that, the presence of seniors who teach you that it's okay to be yourself is very important. I'm very grateful to my seniors and friends who help me get my bearings and help me be my normal, natural self, rather than relying on some kind of model answer. I want to continue to approach each job carefully and continue to share what I truly believe is good. If I'm not true to myself, I'm sure I'll regret it. It all comes back to myself, so I want to move forward with a strong will.

■ massage

While it's great to receive advice from many different people, it can also make you forget about the dreams you're aiming for. Time is limited, so I hope you'll think carefully about what you really want to do and act accordingly. I hope you'll take a good look at yourself and make a choice.

■After the interview

Iitoyo-san faces herself and does each job carefully. In the entertainment industry, it's easy to get carried away, but I was reminded of the importance of having your own opinion. I would like to face myself and act accordingly.

Student Newspaper April 2022 Issue Kyoritsu Women's University 4th Year Student Kitanohara Mana

Yuki Arihara, 1st year student at Keio University / Sakurako Kojima, 4th year student at Meiji Gakuin University / Mana Kitanohara, 4th year student at Kyoritsu Women's University / Kaisei Tsujiuchi, 4th year student at Nihon University. Photo cooperation: Photographer Seita Hirota