Mana Ashida

Mana Ashida
Mana Ashida
Native name 芦田 愛菜
Born June 23, 2004 (2004-06-23) (age 7)
Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
Nationality Japanese
Occupation Actress, Tarento, Singer
Years active 2009-
Employer JobbyKids
Notable works TV dramas
Mother
Marumo no Okite
Filmed works
Hankyu Densha
Usagi Drop
Awards Details

Mana Ashida (芦田 愛菜?) is a Japanese child actress, Tarento and singer from Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. [1] She is currently represented by JobbyKids.[2]

Mana Ashida first acted Asahi Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Short Movie 2, though she rose to prominence only after she starred in the popular television drama Mother. She later became the youngest lead star in Japanese drama history when she starred in the special drama Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien[3]. She is also the youngest lead actress when she starred in a television serial drama when she acted in the serial drama Marumo no Okite on the spring of 2011. Furthermore, she starred in Japanese films such as Confessions and Usagi Drop[4].

In addition, Mana Ashida and her co-actor Suzuki Fuku sang the 2011 hit song Maru Maru Mori Mori, the theme song for the television drama Marumo no Okite. [5]

Contents

Career

Television

Mana Ashida made her debut appearance in Asahi Broadcasting Corporation's ABC Short Movie 2. Bokenmama in 2009. [6]

However, she came into the spotlight after she starred in the award-winning television drama Mother. She played the role of Reina Michiki, a young child abused by her mother. Mana Ashida won awards such as the Best Supporting Actress at the 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix[7] and the Special Award at the 4th Tokyo Drama Awards for her role in this television drama.[8]

She later became the youngest lead actress in a Japanese television drama at the age of 6 in the special television drama-cum-movie Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien in 2011.[3] In the spring drama season, she starred in the television drama Marumo no Okite, where she became the youngest lead star in a drama series.[9] She co-starred in this series with the then-6 years old actor Fuku Suzuki.[9] This television series received a viewership rating of 23.9% for the series' last episode, and an average rating of 15.48% for its entire run on television.[10]

On 2 August 2011, it was announced that Mana Ashida will be co-hosting the NTV variety and talk show Meringue no Kimochi, starting from 1 October 2011.[11] She will be co-hosting the show with the show's long-time host Hisamoto Masami and Ito Asako.[11] This makes her the youngest regular host of a talk or variety show.[11]

Films

Mana Ashida made her first film debut when she starred in the live-action film adaptation of the manga Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora in 2010.[6] She also starred in the popular film Kokuhaku, playing the role of Manami Moriguchi.[12] In the same year, Mana Ashida also starred in the film Ghost: In Your Arms Again, a Japanese remake of the 1990 film Ghost.[13] For her role in this film, she became one of the winners of the "Rookie of the Year" Award at the 34th Japan Academy Awards. [14]

In addition to acting, Mana Ashida also did voice-over roles for foreign films released in Japan. She voiced Agnes in the Japanese version of the film Despicable Me, [15][12] and she was also the voice of the young Fang Deng in the Japanese release of Aftershock.[16]

In 2011, Mana Ashida starred in several Japanese films, including Inu to Anata no Monogatari,[17] and Hankyū Densha. [18] She also co-starred with actor Kenichi Matsuyama in the film Usagi Drop.[19] In this film adaptation of the manga of the same name, she played the main character, Rin,[19] and she was widely praised for her performance in this film. The director of this film, SABU praised her, saying that her laughter "was always echoing throughout the set, creating a peaceful atmosphere inside the set". [20] The Japan Times reviewer Mark Schilling said that she "seamlessly accomplishes her evolution from forlorn waif to perky if unusually perceptive kid, while effortlessly charming everyone.". [21]

Mana Ashida voices the female lead character of Anne in the Japanese anime film adaptation of the Magic Tree House series in the first role in a 2012 film.[22]

Music

Mana Ashida made her singing debut with Fuku Suzuki, her co-star in the television drama Marumo no Okite.[5] Together, they sang the theme song of Marumo no Okite, Maru-Maru-Mori-Mori! (マル・マル・モリ・モリ!?), under the temporary group name of Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook ( 薫と友樹、たまにムック Kaoru to Tomoki, tama ni mukku?).[5] This song was recorded into a singles album, which was released on 25 May 2011 by Universal Music. This single debuted at the 3rd place on the Oricon charts, [23] which made the duo the youngest group in history to achieve a top 10 position on the Oricon charts with an average age of 6 years old. The previous record was set by the group Kigurumi ( キグルミ?) in 2006.[23] They also participated in the special summer edition of the FNS Music Festival, which was broadcasted on 6 August 2011 on the Fuji Television network. [24] On 5 August 2011, it was annouced that Mana Ashida will star in the NHK music television program Music Japan, together with actress Nozomi Ohashi and actors Fuku Suzuki and Seishiro Kato, and they will be appearing in the show's special segment entitled "MJ Summer Holidays: Children's Special".[25] This will be the first time that they will be appearing together in the same show.[25] The show was aired on 14 August 2011.[25]

In an official announcement made on 15 September 2011, it was announced that Mana Ashida will make her solo music debut with Universal Music.[26] Mana Ashida will release her first solo single album in October 2011, and following that, she will release her debut album in late 2011.[27] This album will contain songs that "Mama (Mana Ashida's mother) wants Mana-chan to sing".[27] Her official profile on Universal Music's website was also unveiled during the announcement.[26] Her first solo single is entitled Sutekina Nichiyōbi ~ Gyu Gyu Good Day!~ ( ステキな日曜日～Gyu Gyu グッデイ！～?).[28] Sutekina Nichiyōbi is a lively dance piece with a cheerful rhythm, and it is similar to the song Maru Maru Mori Mori!.[28] This single was released within Japan on 26 October 2011, and it was used in a commercial for Seven & I Holdings Co..[28] It debuted at the 4th position on the Oricon weekly charts.[29] This made Mana Ashida the youngest solo artist to rank in the Oricon weekly TOP10 charts at 7 years and 4 months old, breaking the previous record of 13 years old set by Kumiko Goto in 1987.[30]

On 1 November 2011, it was revealed that the Mana Ashida's then-unnamed debut album will be entitled Happy Smile!.[29] This album will be released in Japan on 23 November 2011.[29]

Personal Life

Mana Ashida revealed that she looks up to the K-pop group Kara.[31] She lists her favorite foods as cucumber, fried vegetables, Sukonbu and Kameni and she dislikes eggplants, pumpkin and milk. [32] She also said that she was "hooked on cycling a unicycle".[32] Another interest of hers is reading, and she reads over 60 books in one month.[33]

Filmography

  • Ghost: In Your Arms Again (2010) as the child ghost
  • Inu to Anata no Monogatari (2011) as Mana
  • Hankyū Densha (2011) as Ami Hagiwara [18]
  • Aftershock (2011) as the Japanese voice of young Fang Deng in the film's Japan release. [16]
  • Usagi Drop (2011) as Rin Kaga[20]
  • Liar Game: Saisei (2012) as cool Alice[34]
  • Nobo no Shiro (2012) as Chidori

Television Dramas

  • ABC Short Movie 2. Daibokenmama (2009, ABC)
  • Ketto! Rojinto (2009, WOWOW)
  • Tokujo Kabachi!! - episode 3 (2010, TBS)
  • Mother (April 14 – June 23, 2010, NTV) - Reina Michiki
  • Toilet no Kamisama (January 5, 2011, MBS 60th anniversary drama, based on Kana Uemura's song "Toilet no Kamisama") - Kana Uemura (childhood)[35]
  • Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien (March 30, 2011, NTV) - Kanna Yamazaki
  • Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (July 10, 2011, CX, episode 1) - Kaoru Sasakura (guest)[37]
  • Kono Sekai no Katasumi ni (August 5, 2011, NTV) - Chizuru Hojo[38]
  • Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi (2011 Summer Season Special) (September 3, 2011, CX)[40]

Variety

  • Meringue (October 1, 2011–, NTV) - co-host with Hisamoto Masami and Ito Asako[11]
  • Music Japan (14 August 2011, NHK) [25]

Video Games

TV Commercials

  • Osaka Gas "Dream Floor Heating" (year missing)
  • Ito Yokado (2010–)
  • Hanamaruki Okaasan no Mutenka Miso (2010–)
  • Kobeya Baking Mochi-Fuwa Bread (2011)
  • Pony Canyon aiko "Matome I", "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)[43]
  • Aderans (2011)
  • Thermos KK. Shuttle Chef (2011)

Discography

Singles

  • Maru Maru Mori Mori! by Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook (Universal Music, 25 May 2011)
  • Sutekina Nichiyōbi (Gyu Gyu Good Day) (Universal Music, 26 October 2011)[43]

Albums

  • Happy Smile! (Universal Music, 23 November 2011)[29]

Awards

  • 34th Japan Academy Awards: Rookie Of The Year for Ghost: In Your Arms Again (2011) [14]
  • 4th Tokyo Drama Awards: Special Award for Mother [8]
  • 65th The Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Newcomer for Mother[44]
  • 14th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix: Best Supporting Actress for Mother [7]
  • 2011 Tokyo Drama Awards: Best Performance by an Actress for Marumo no Okite and Sayonara Bokutachi no Youchien]][45][46]

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