supporting actress

An actress who plays a role that is not the lead but which still represents a major character.

Japanese Meaning

主役ではないが、主要なキャラクターの役割を演じる女優

The supporting actress delivered a heartbreaking monologue that stole the audience's attention.

その助演女優は観客の注目を奪う、心を打つ独白を披露した。

Sense（1）

An actress who plays a role that is not the lead but which still represents a major character.

supporting actresses

（ plural ）