A commercial featuring Machiko Ono. A captivating ad where her acting truly shines.
Machiko Ono is a talented actress who made her film debut in 1997 and has since appeared in numerous works.
Many of you were likely captivated by her performances in TV dramas such as “Mother” and “Carnation.”
In this article, we’ll showcase all the commercials she appears in!
Some of the commercials she’s in feature story-driven concepts that make the most of her acting ability.
There are also scenes that capture her natural expressions, including moments where she speaks in Kansai dialect, reflecting her Nara roots—making them especially compelling to watch.
Let’s dive right in and see what commercials she’s done!
A commercial featuring Machiko Ono. A captivating ad where her acting truly shines.
FJ Next Holdings: The ‘Drive’ Segment with Mr. Ono, Ver. 2Machiko Ono
This is an FJ Next commercial that captures a conversation between a married couple while driving, discussing the purchase of a condominium.
As the husband is mindful of a colleague who has bought a condo, the wife—played by Machiko Ono—murmurs that a condominium isn’t just for living in.
While cutting through her husband’s opinions, she redirects the focus to a condominium as an asset, not merely a place to live.
FJ Next Holdings: Driving with Mr. Ono, Version 1Machiko Ono
It’s a relaxed, slice-of-life commercial that feels like a snippet of a married couple talking about their home and assets.
Spurred by a coworker who bought a condo, the husband wants to fulfill his dream of purchasing one, only to be decisively shot down by his wife.
The tone of the wife, played by Machiko Ono, is striking, and her line about how buying a condominium can have purposes beyond just living in it really draws you in.
“Taxi” with Mr. Ono from FJ NextMachiko Ono
This commercial makes you think about assets through the interaction between a taxi driver played by Machiko Ono and her passenger.
The retort to the line “Memories are assets”—namely, “Memories won’t earn you a single yen”—leaves a strong impact.
It quietly conveys the importance of considering asset management for the future and how FJ Next supports that effort.
Himawari: “Two Sunflowers” Chapter
The commercial for “himawari,” featuring Machiko Ono standing amid a field of sunflowers in full bloom, leaves a striking impression.
Adding even more color to that refreshing ad is its bright melody: “Cielito Lindo,” a song that has been sung in Mexico since long ago.
It’s often sung to cheer on the Mexican team at sporting events like the FIFA World Cup.
In the title, “cielito” means something lovely and “lindo” means beautiful, and the song expresses an overflowing, tender first love for a woman with beautiful black hair.
With “himawari,” you might just catch the eye of a charming gentleman—just like in the song!
