Matsuzaka was born to a Japanese mother and an American father. Her early life and upbringing in a multicultural family likely influenced her future career choices. She began her career as a model, appearing in various Japanese fashion magazines and television commercials.

(also known by the alias Morikawa Yui) is a versatile figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, carving out a unique niche as a gravure model, actress, and author. Career and Artistic Versatility

Her debut came in 2015 with a minor role in the thriller Siren , but it was her performance in the 2017 film that caught critics' eyes. Playing a traumatized high school student, Matsuzaka displayed a stillness rarely seen in debutants. She didn't "act" sad; she internalized the grief, letting micro-expressions do the heavy lifting. This technique—rooted in Stanislavski's method—would become her trademark.

: Traditional Japanese dance (Nihon Buyo) and piano performance.

While many young stars chase streaming series, Minami Matsuzaka has deliberately rotated back to the stage. She credits theater with teaching her "rhythm and vulnerability."

Matsuzaka's acting career has been marked by a diverse range of roles in various genres. Some of her notable performances include: