BIOGRAPHY

Saori Goda is a New York-based Japanese actress, voiceover artist, host, and Samurai sword fighter with a dynamic career spanning across theater, film, television, and traditional Japanese performance.

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Originally from Osaka, Japan, Saori began her professional acting journey at the age of 18. She honed her craft under the guidance of Rikyu Nakagawa, the legendary former TV producer of the iconic series Hissatsu Shigotonin, performing in numerous stage plays, musicals, and on-camera projects. During her time in Japan, she also worked extensively as a narrator and master of ceremonies (MC) under the voiceover agency "Chara."

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In 2009, Saori relocated to New York City to further expand her craft, studying at HB Studio and the Stella Adler Studio of Acting. She made her American television debut as Janet Fujimoto in Travel Channel’s Monumental Mysteries. Since then, her notable television appearances include NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and Love Your Selfie, as well as high-profile features on major Japanese networks like Nippon TV, TBS and NHK.

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On the silver screen, Saori received critical acclaim for her leading role in the award-winning short film My Daughter Yoshiko, for which she won three prestigious accolades, including Best Actress at international film festivals. Her growing filmography also features the Stonestreet Studios short film Compulsion, as well as the cinematic adaptation of the Akutagawa Prize-winning novel Cocktail Party (directed by Regge Life) and A Man Full Of Days.

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Her theatrical highlights include the 2022 Off-Broadway production of Chushingura 47 Ronin, where her performance was highly well-received. Beyond her acting pursuits, Saori is a highly sought-after voiceover artist, lending her voice to global brands such as Apple, Meta, and Amazon.

As an exceptional live presenter, she has hosted events at the world-renowned Carnegie Hall, as well as the annual National Cherry Blossom Festival in Washington D.C. and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. She is also a prominent member of Samurai Sword Soul, a New York-based performance company dedicated to preserving and sharing the art of traditional Japanese sword fighting on the global stage.