Maria Ozawa Makes a Surprising Comeback at DOTA 2 Event
Perhaps when mentioning Maria Ozawa, the online community in Vietnam, especially young men, are not unfamiliar with her name. Currently, Maria Ozawa has been retired for a long time and there isn’t much information about her anymore.

However, recently, Maria Ozawa unexpectedly appeared at an event that is fundamentally unrelated to her previous field of work. Specifically, the actress made a surprise appearance at ESL One Bangkok 2024 for the DOTA 2 community. Notably, she even transformed into the character Vengeful Spirit – a long-standing hero of the game often used in a Support role.

“I am very happy to embody this famous hero from DOTA 2. We have all been cheering for the teams throughout this time. Not just me, but everyone has some fantastic cosplays,” the former actress shared. She also declined to comment on any particular team she was rooting for or looking forward to winning.

The Community Buzzes Over Maria Ozawa’s Unexpected “Comeback”
On many forums, numerous people expressed their surprise at Maria Ozawa’s appearance at the DOTA 2 event. However, there were also many opinions suggesting that her presence might be solely for promotional purposes for a brand. One gamer commented: “She doesn’t know about any team or player. She dodged somewhat technical questions. I don’t dislike Ozawa, but next time she should research more thoroughly.”

After retiring, Maria Ozawa focused on business ventures. In mid-2023, the former actress even opened a bar in Vietnam.