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<h2>Early Life and Modeling Career</h2>
Nana Eikura (<a href="/biography/nana-eikura">榮倉 奈々</a>) was born on February 12, 1988, in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Izumi,_Kagoshima">Izumi</a>, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. She spent most of her childhood growing up in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. Passionate and ambitious from a young age, she expressed early interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry.
Her introduction to the public eye began when she was scouted in front of the iconic 109 department store in Shibuya, Tokyo, during her school years. As a teenager, she launched her modeling career with the popular fashion magazine Seventeen. Her prominence in the magazine was shared with other rising models such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emi_Suzuki">Emi Suzuki</a>.

<h2>Transition Into Acting and Media Appearances</h2>
Following her success as a model, Eikura gradually transitioned into television and film work. She began appearing in commercials and TV shows, eventually establishing herself as an actress. Over the course of seven years, she reportedly underwent noticeable physical changes for various roles, showing dedication to her craft.
In 2006, she appeared on the Tokai TV program The MMA Kingdom, where she interviewed mixed martial <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hunt">artist</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Hunt">Mark Hunt</a> during the PRIDE Critical Countdown Absolute event. Despite playful media speculation around nicknames such as “<a href="/biography/nana-eikura">Spider Eikura</a>” and “<a href="/biography/nana-eikura">Samoan Eikura</a>,” these names were never widely recognized or officially adopted.

<h2>Commercials and Brand Collaborations</h2>
Throughout her career, Nana Eikura has worked with numerous well-known brands. She partnered with actress and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami_Nagasawa">radio personality</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masami_Nagasawa">Masami Nagasawa</a> in several television commercials. Her endorsement portfolio includes major companies such as Coca-Cola, the Japanese Red Cross, Japan Post Service, Johnson & Johnson Japan, KDDI’s au, Lion Corporation, and Nintendo, notably promoting the video game Rhythm Heaven.
She also appeared alongside model <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nozomi_Sasaki_(model)">Nozomi Sasaki</a> in the motorsport-focused publication Racing On, reflecting her broad appeal beyond fashion and beauty industries.

<h2>Film Roles and Key Performances</h2>
Eikura debuted in film with a role in Space Police (2004). Her film career gained momentum in 2007 with performances in Boku wa Imouto ni Koi o Suru, Lemon no Koro, Shibuyaku Maruyamacho, and Awa Dance. In 2009, she starred in April Bride, a notable romantic drama.
She later appeared in critically acclaimed projects such as Antoki no Inochi (2011) and Tokyo Park (2011), directed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinji_Aoyama">Shinji Aoyama</a>. Her most recent film appearances were in the 2016 two-part drama 64: Part I and 64: Part II.

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<h2>Television Appearances and Drama Roles</h2>
In the realm of television, Eikura has taken on a variety of roles. She starred in Kiken na Aneki, Dandori: Dance Drill, Jiiji: Mago to Ita Natsu, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maison_Ikkoku">Maison Ikkoku</a>, and Tokyo Tarareba Musume. In 2007, she featured in the popular series Proposal Daisakusen, followed by Hitomi in 2008.
Her 2009 credits include <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mei-chan_no_Shitsuji_(serie_de_televisión)">Mei-chan no Shitsuji</a> and Shiawase no Okurimono SP. In 2012, she portrayed Sakamaki Yuki in the drama Saikō no Jinsei no Owarikata: Ending Planner, further solidifying her status as a versatile actress.

<h2>Skills and Personal Interests</h2>
Beyond her acting and modeling careers, Eikura is known for her unique talents. She can play the shamisen, holds a formal diploma, and reportedly speaks the Ryukyuan language with fluency—a skill not commonly shared among other television personalities in Japan.

<h2>Personal Life and Family</h2>
Nana Eikura married popular Japanese <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kento_Kaku">actor</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kento_Kaku">Kento Kaku</a> in 2016. The couple met in 2014 on the set of the drama series N no Tame ni. They announced their marriage two years later and have since welcomed their first child. While her current net worth remains publically undisclosed, she maintains a presence on social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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