Sonoya Mizuno was born on July 1, 1986, in Tokyo, Japan, to a Japanese father and a British mother of Argentine descent. She was raised in Somerset, England. Prior to acting, Mizuno pursued a career in ballet. She attended the Royal Ballet School and danced professionally with companies including Ballet Ireland, New English Ballet Theatre and Scottish Ballet.
Mizuno transitioned from ballet to acting and modeling. Her early acting roles include minor parts in films such as Ex Machina (2014) and High Strung (2016).
Mizuno gained wider recognition for her role as Kyoko in Alex Garland’s Ex Machina (2014). She further solidified her presence in the industry with appearances in music videos for artists like The Chemical Brothers and Frank Ocean, and subsequent roles in notable films and television series.
Mizuno’s career is characterized by her versatility in portraying diverse characters across film and television. Her background in ballet has informed her physical performances and contributed to her unique presence on screen. She has worked with acclaimed directors and appeared in productions that have garnered critical acclaim and commercial success. Her role in House