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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. Her current agency is not publicly disclosed.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Aya Asahina
- Name (Japanese)
- 朝比奈彩
- Reading
- あさひな あや
- Born
- October 6, 1993 (age 32)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rooster
- Origin
- Sumoto City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
- Blood type
- O
- Height
- 171 cm
- Measurements
- 80 / 58 / 83
- Agency
- FIRST AGENT
- Occupation
- Model / Fashion Model / Talent / Race Queen / Actor
2. Background
- Debut
- 2013
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- 山下健二郎
4. Works & records
Works summary
- Appearances
- 48 (2015–2025)
- By year
- 2015: 12, 2016: 5, 2017: 3, 2018: 6, 2019: 3, 2020: 3, 2021: 3, 2022: 3, 2023: 3, 2024: 1, 2025: 1
- 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
- 2026-08-26
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. 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?
Born October 6, 1993 (age 32).
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.
What is Aya Asahina's blood type?
O.
What agency is Aya Asahina with?
Aya Asahina is with FIRST AGENT.
What is Aya Asahina known for?
Notable works include Alice in Borderland.
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