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Asa Akira, born on January 3, 1985 in New York City, New York, United States, is a pornographic actor, erotic photography model and writer. As of 2026, Asa Akira is 41 years old. Education on record includes Washington Irving High School. Awards on record include AVN Award for Best Solo/Tease Performance (2017). The listed height is 157 cm.
My Take
What strikes me about Asa Akira is not the staggering filmography but the literacy behind it. Becoming the third Asian performer to win AVN Female Performer of the Year is one thing; building a second career as a writer and host who can articulate her own choices is another. I respect performers who refuse to be reduced to their genre, and she has consistently owned her narrative rather than letting others define it. There is a self-possession here that feels rare. Whatever one thinks of the industry, the clarity and candor she brings to her own story earns my genuine attention.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Asa Akira
- Name (Japanese)
- アサ・アキラ
- Reading
- あさ・あきら
- Born
- January 3, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Ox
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Height
- 157 cm
- Occupation
- pornographic actor / model / actor / erotic photography model / writer
2. Background
- High school
- Washington Irving High School
Awards & achievements
- 2017 AVN Award for Best Solo/Tease Performance
3. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Asa Akira Is Insatiable | — |
4. Links
- Official sitehttps://asaakira.com
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/asahole/
- Xhttps://x.com/asaakira
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa%20Akira
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A2%E3%82%B5%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A2%E3%82%AD%E3%83%A9
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q233092
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Asa Akira born?
Born January 3, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Asa Akira from?
Asa Akira is from New York City, New York, United States.
What does Asa Akira do?
Asa Akira works as pornographic actor, model, actor, erotic photography model, writer.
How tall is Asa Akira?
Asa Akira is 157 cm.
What is Asa Akira known for?
Notable works include Asa Akira Is Insatiable.
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