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My Take
I have a soft spot for the model-turned-actor who actually pulls it off, and Aya Asahina is one of those. She came up out of Awaji Island in Hyogo, and there's something easy and unhurried about her that the island theory totally sells me on. At 171cm she has that long, clean runway silhouette, and she stacked up the whole resume, fashion model, race queen, TV talent, the lot, without ever looking like she was straining for it. What gets me is that she didn't coast on the pretty-face thing; popping up in Alice in Borderland, she clearly wanted to actually act, and I respect that itch. My read: striking on camera, refreshingly down-to-earth off it, and quietly more versatile than the glamour shots let on.
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Story
From Awaji Island to the World: Aya Asahina and the 171-Centimeter Ease
Overview
Aya Asahina is a Japanese model, talent, and actor born on October 6, 1993, in Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture. Standing 171 cm tall, she has built a career spanning fashion modeling, race queen appearances, and television work. She is known to international audiences through her role in the Netflix drama Alice in Borderland. She is represented by FIRST AGENT.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aya Asahina
- Name (Japanese)
- 朝比奈彩
- Reading
- あさひな あや
- Born
- October 6, 1993 (age 33)
- Origin
- Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 171 cm
- Occupation
- Model / Fashion Model / Talent / Race Queen / Actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Blood type
- O
- Measurements
- 80 / 58 / 83
- Agency
- FIRST AGENT
2. Background
- Debut
- 2013
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Kenjirō Yamashita
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 48 (2015–2025)
- By year (titles with a known year)
- 2015: 12, 2016: 5, 2017: 3, 2018: 6, 2019: 3, 2020: 3, 2021: 3, 2022: 3, 2023: 3, 2024: 1, 2025: 1, year unknown: 5
- Debut work
- 小田急百貨店ミニサマーコレクション
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable Work | Alice in Borderland |
5. Links
6. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. Works and profile fields sourced from Wikipedia reflect content as of 2026-08-26. 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 Aya Asahina born?
Aya Asahina was born on October 6, 1993 and is 33 years old.
Where is Aya Asahina from?
Aya Asahina is from Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
What does Aya Asahina do?
Aya Asahina works as Model, Fashion Model, Talent, Race Queen, Actor.
How tall is Aya Asahina?
Aya Asahina is 171 cm tall.
What is Aya Asahina's blood type?
Aya Asahina's blood type is O.
What agency is Aya Asahina with?
Aya Asahina is with FIRST AGENT.
What is Aya Asahina known for?
Aya Asahina's notable works include Alice in Borderland.
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