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Mana Ashida - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | June 23, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 |
| Birthplace | Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Mana Ashida's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Gen Z generation |
| Known For | Becoming Japan's youngest leading television drama actress and starring in the acclaimed movie 'Confessions' (Kokuhaku); hosting the children's variety show 'Meringue no Kimochi'; and her singing career, including the hit 'Maru Maru Mori Mori!' |
Intro
Mana Ashida is a Japanese actress, television host, and singer who rose to fame as a child star. She is well known for her acting roles in Japanese television dramas and films, and for becoming the youngest lead actress in a Japanese television drama series.
Early Life & Background
Mana Ashida was born in Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a child actress and quickly became recognized for her acting skills, making her debut in TV dramas and film at a young age.
Career Highlights
- Debuted as an actress in 2009, quickly gaining acclaim for her role in the acclaimed film 'Confessions' (2010).
- Starred in 'Mother' (2010), playing the lead role and becoming the youngest lead actress in a Japanese TV drama series.
- Appeared in the international film 'Pacific Rim' (2013) as the young Mako Mori.
- Released her debut single 'Maru Maru Mori Mori!' (2011), which became a major hit in Japan.
- Has hosted and appeared on several Japanese television programs.
Trivia
- Mana Ashida became the youngest lead actress in the history of Japanese TV dramas at age six with the series 'Mother'.
- She was also the youngest singer to reach the top 10 on Japan's Oricon music chart.
- She voiced Agnes in the Japanese dub of 'Despicable Me'.
- Mana Ashida has starred in more than 20 television dramas and films as a child actress.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Mana Ashida?
Mana Ashida is 21 years old.
When was Mana Ashida born?
Mana Ashida was born the 23 June 2004.
Where is Mana Ashida from?
Nishinomiya, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
On Her Birth-Day
About June 23rd, 2004, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 23, 2004, a memo from the U.S. Department of Justice was revealed, detailing legal justifications for the use of torture in interrogations. The memo sparked widespread controversy and debate over U.S. interrogation practices and human rights.
- Day of the week: June 23rd, 2004 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Burn by Usher
- #1 UK song: I Don't Wanna Know by Mario Winans featuring Enya & P Diddy
- Popular movie: Spider-Man 2 directed by Sam Raimi
Check the link for more news and curiosities on June 23rd, 2004.