Wakana Aoi
| Wakana Aoi | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 葵 わかな |
| Born |
June 30, 1998 Kanagawa, Japan |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Agent | Stardust Promotion |
| Height | 1.58 m (5 ft 2 in) |
| Website | Official website |
Wakana Aoi (葵 わかな Aoi Wakana, born June 30, 1998 in Kanagawa) is a Japanese actress and former idol. In March 2017, she was cast as the lead for NHK's 97th Asadora, Warotenka, due to air in October 2017.
Aoi was scouted in Harajuku, Tokyo, in her fifth year of elementary school. She had been taking photos to send with her audition documents at the time. She made her television debut in 2009 through a FamilyMart commercial and made her acting debut in the TV series Samurai High School as young Ai Nagasawa. Her next appearance came in January 2010, where she played young Mamako Ino in an episode of the TV series Angel Bank. The following month, she played Caroline Izumi in TV Asahi's 2 hour long television special Kasai Chōsakan Renjirō Kurenai. She reprised her role as Caroline Izumi in November 2010, January 2012, and November 2012. Her character then returned to America.
In December 2012, Aoi was chosen to be a member of the new idol group Otome Shinto, along with Chika Arakawa, Yurika Takahashi, and Ayame Tajiri. The group made their CD debut two months later with the single "Mousou☆Koukan Nikki". Aoi graduated from the group in July 2014 to focus on acting.
In 2013, she played minor characters in Aibō Season 11 and Taberu Dake. Later that year, she played young Mao Waratai in the 2013 fantasy romance film Girl in the Sunny Place. The film received positive reviews and Aoi gained attention for her performance. The following year, she played a supporting role in the 2014 adventure film Samurai Pirates, as Aiko Miyamoto, the main character's classmate. She played minor characters in the TV series Divine Retribution: Punisher of Darkness, Aoi Honō, Binta!, and Woman won't allow it. She gained attention for her appearances in commercials for Tokio Marine Nichido and Yamazaki Biscuits. She came 3rd place in the 35th Kodansha Advertising Awards for the category "New Talent".
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