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| Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | Best actress of the year |
| Country | Japan |
| First awarded | 1947 |
The Mainichi Film Award for Best Actress is a film award given at the Mainichi Film Awards.
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