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===Early Career===
 
===Early Career===
Ashida Mana made her debut appearance in Asahi Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Short Movie [[Daibokenmama]] in 2009 and made her first film debut when she starred in the film adaptation of the manga [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanbun_no_Tsuki_ga_Noboru_Sora Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora] in 2010. For her role in the film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost:_In_Your_Arms_Again Ghost: In Your Arms Again], she became one of the winners of the Rookie of the Year" Award at the 34th Japan Academy Awards.
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Ashida Mana made her debut appearance in [[Asahi Broadcasting Corporation]]'s ABC Short Movie [[Daibokenmama]] in 2009 and made her first film debut when she starred in the film adaptation of the manga [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hanbun_no_Tsuki_ga_Noboru_Sora Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora] in 2010. For her role in the film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghost:_In_Your_Arms_Again Ghost: In Your Arms Again], she became one of the winners of the Rookie of the Year" Award at the 34th [[Japan Academy Awards]].
 
In addition to acting, Ashida Mana also did voice-over roles for foreign films released in Japan. She voiced Agnes in the Japanese version of the film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despicable_Me Despicable Me], and was also the voice of the young Fang Deng in the Japanese release of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftershock_(film) After Shock].
 
In addition to acting, Ashida Mana also did voice-over roles for foreign films released in Japan. She voiced Agnes in the Japanese version of the film [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Despicable_Me Despicable Me], and was also the voice of the young Fang Deng in the Japanese release of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aftershock_(film) After Shock].
  
 
===Rise of Popularity===
 
===Rise of Popularity===
Ashida Mana rose to popularity after she starred in the award-winning television drama [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_(TV_series) Mother]. Ashida Mana won awards such as the Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix and the Special Award at the 4th Tokyo Drama Awards for her role in this television drama.
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Ashida Mana rose to popularity after she starred in the award-winning television drama [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_(TV_series) Mother]. Ashida Mana won awards such as the Best Supporting Actress at the 14th [[Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix]] and the Special Award at the 4th [[Tokyo Drama Awards]] for her role in this television drama.
 
She later became the youngest lead actress in a Japanese television drama at the age of 6 in the special television movie [[Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien]] in 2011. Ashida Mana made her singing debut with [[Fuku Suzuki]], in the television drama  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marumo_no_Okite Marumo no Okite]. They sang the theme song of the drama and released the single [[Maru Maru Mori Mori!]] in thr short time group [[Kaoru to Tomoki, Tama ni Mukku.]] The popularity of the song made them the duo the youngest group in history to achieve a top 10 position on the Oricon charts.  
 
She later became the youngest lead actress in a Japanese television drama at the age of 6 in the special television movie [[Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien]] in 2011. Ashida Mana made her singing debut with [[Fuku Suzuki]], in the television drama  [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marumo_no_Okite Marumo no Okite]. They sang the theme song of the drama and released the single [[Maru Maru Mori Mori!]] in thr short time group [[Kaoru to Tomoki, Tama ni Mukku.]] The popularity of the song made them the duo the youngest group in history to achieve a top 10 position on the Oricon charts.  
  
 
===Solo Music Debut===
 
===Solo Music Debut===
On the 2nd of August 2011, Ashida Mana will be co-hosting the NTV variety and talk show Meringue no Kimochi which made her the youngest regular host of a talk or variety show. Ashida Mana made her solo debut with [[Universal Music]] with her first single [[Sutekina Nichiyobi (Gyu Gyu Good Day)]] in October 2011, and then her first mini album [[Happy Smile!]] in November. She is currently one of the highest paid child actors in Japan.
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On the 2nd of August 2011, Ashida Mana will be co-hosting the NTV variety and talk show [[Meringue no Kimochi]] which made her the youngest regular host of a talk or variety show. Ashida Mana made her solo debut with [[Universal Music]] with her first single [[Sutekina Nichiyobi (Gyu Gyu Good Day)]] in October 2011, and then her first mini album [[Happy Smile!]] in November. She is currently one of the highest paid child actors in Japan.
  
 
==Discography==
 
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===Television Dramas===
 
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*[2010.04.14] - [2010.06.23] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mother_(TV_series) Mother]
 
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*[2011.08.05] [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kono_Sekai_no_Katasumi_ni Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni]  
 
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*[2012.03.05] - [2012.03.08] [[Alice in Liar Game]]
 
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===Variety TV===
 
===Variety TV===
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===Video Game===
 
===Video Game===

Revision as of 09:23, 30 May 2012

Mana promoting Happy Smile! (2011)

Ashida Mana (芦田 愛菜) is a Japanese pop child actress, model, and singer under Universal Music. Mana rose to fame after her award winning perfomance in the TV Drama Mother.

Profile

  • Name: Ashida Mana (芦田 愛菜)
  • Birth date: June 23, 2004 (2004-06-23) (age 19)
  • Birth place: Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
  • Talent Agency: Jobby Kids
  • Favorite Food: Cucumber, Fried Vegetables, Sukonbu and Kameni
  • Dislikes: Eggplants, Pumpkin, and Milk
  • Interests: Unicycle and Reading
  • Looks Up To: KARA

Early Career

Ashida Mana made her debut appearance in Asahi Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Short Movie Daibokenmama in 2009 and made her first film debut when she starred in the film adaptation of the manga Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora in 2010. For her role in the film Ghost: In Your Arms Again, she became one of the winners of the Rookie of the Year" Award at the 34th Japan Academy Awards. In addition to acting, Ashida Mana also did voice-over roles for foreign films released in Japan. She voiced Agnes in the Japanese version of the film Despicable Me, and was also the voice of the young Fang Deng in the Japanese release of After Shock.

Rise of Popularity

Ashida Mana rose to popularity after she starred in the award-winning television drama Mother. Ashida Mana won awards such as the Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix and the Special Award at the 4th Tokyo Drama Awards for her role in this television drama. She later became the youngest lead actress in a Japanese television drama at the age of 6 in the special television movie Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien in 2011. Ashida Mana made her singing debut with Fuku Suzuki, in the television drama Marumo no Okite. They sang the theme song of the drama and released the single Maru Maru Mori Mori! in thr short time group Kaoru to Tomoki, Tama ni Mukku. The popularity of the song made them the duo the youngest group in history to achieve a top 10 position on the Oricon charts.

Solo Music Debut

On the 2nd of August 2011, Ashida Mana will be co-hosting the NTV variety and talk show Meringue no Kimochi which made her the youngest regular host of a talk or variety show. Ashida Mana made her solo debut with Universal Music with her first single Sutekina Nichiyobi (Gyu Gyu Good Day) in October 2011, and then her first mini album Happy Smile! in November. She is currently one of the highest paid child actors in Japan.

Discography

Note: See "Kaoru to Tomoki, Tama ni Mukku." for prior releases under Kaoru to Tomoki, Tama ni Mukku.

Mini-Albums

Singles

Filmography

Movies

Television Dramas

Variety TV

Video Game

Commercials

  • Osaka Gas (2009)
  • Ito Yokado (2010)
  • Hanamaruki Okaasan no Mutenka Miso (2010)
  • Kobeya Baking Mochi-Fuwa Bread (2011)
  • Pony Canyon aiko "Matome I" and "Matome II" (2011)
  • Shogakukan "Shogaku Ichinensei" (2011)
  • Sanyo Homes (2011)
  • Kagome (2011)
  • Takara Tomy Fantasy Licca-chan series (2011)
  • Nissin Chikin Ramen (2011)
  • Canon Pixus Printer Autumn 2011 model (2011)
  • Seven & I Holdings Co. "Odekake Autumn Fair" image character (2011)
  • Aderans (2011)
  • Thermos KK. Shuttle Chef (2011)
  • Sogo & Seibu "Winter Bargain 2012" (2011)

Awards

External Links