Ashida Mana is a Japanese child actress and talent from Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture. She first acted in 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." She also has the record of the youngest lead actor in a television serial drama when she acted in the serial drama "Marumo no Okite" in the spring of 2011.
Active Years: 2009 - now
Blood Type: A
Awards: 53rd Japan Record Awards; Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Newcomer;
Occupation: Actress; Singer;
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