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Nana Katase
Born: November 7, 1981
Born in: Kōtō, Tokyo, Japan
Agency: KenOn (formerly)
Role(s): Rie Shiraishi, Madoka Nagareyama and Yamaguchi Rika
Appearance(s):
HAMMER SESSION!,
Kimi Hannin Janai yo ne?,
Great Teacher Onizuka (1998)


Nana Katase (片瀬那奈 Katase Nana?) (かたせ なな) (korean: 카타세 나나) (russian: Нана Катасэ) is a Japanese actress, singer, and fashion model. Her birth name is Nanako (那奈子) Kojima (小島). She debuted as a model in 1998, then transitioned into acting the next year. She is known for acting in Death Note 2: The Last Name, Arakawa Under the Bridge and 20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End. Katase portrayed Kiyomi Takada in Death Note: The Last Name.

Bio[]

After working as a fashion model for a short period of time under her real name , she made her debut under her current stage name, Katase Nana, when she was appointed as the swimsuit campaign girl for the " Asahi Kasei Swimsuit Campaign Model ."

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Nana Katase in JJ Magazine

In 1999 , while she was working as a campaign girl , she also began appearing regularly as an exclusive model in the women's magazine " JJ " (Kobunsha), and in March of the same year, she made her debut as an actress, starring in the TV drama " Bishojo H2 " (Episode 18 "The Last Date", Fuji TV ).

In 2001 , she appeared in a Panasonic Electric Works commercial campaign as " Kirei na Oneesan " (third generation), captivating men all over the country. With her beauty and style as her weapons, she was forging ahead down the mainstream path. The following year, she made her debut as a singer under Avex Trax, releasing songs such as " GALAXY " that incorporated her own tastes in house and trance arrangements. As a singer, she released her first album "TELEPATHY" in June 2003. As part of the project, she held a mini live event "TELEPATHY with YOU" Special Event, which toured five major cities across Japan. This was a project in which event participation tickets were given to those who purchased the CD album, and the first live venue was the large disco " Velfarre " (Roppongi, Tokyo). In 2004 , she covered old idol pop songs such as Akina Nakamori 's hit " Mi Amore " and Shizuka Kudo 's " Kindan no Telepathy" and also performed at school festivals. In the same year, she appeared in " Last Christmas " (Fuji TV) and returned to acting. Since then, in addition to her acting career, she has also worked as a host and guest on variety and information shows.

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Nana Katase during make up in korea on 2022 - Instagram (@nana_katase)

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Nana Katase - So Close 7

In November 2006 , she produced the fashion brand "So close, 7" in a joint project with Dinos . In 2008 , she also participated as a guest artist in SBK 's comeback album "RETURNS."

In 2014 , she appeared in the TV drama “ Owakon TV ” ( NHK BS Premium ), in which she played a producer known as the “Ace of Apologies”. The drama was selected as a participating piece in the Agency for Cultural Affairs Arts Festival.

Her first lead role in a TV drama series was in the drama " Onnamichi " (NHK BS Premium), which began airing on August 4, 2015.

On September 30, 2021 , she left Ken-On .  As of October, all of her official social media accounts, including Instagram , Twitter (now X ), and her blog , have become inaccessible .

On December 15, 2021 , she announced that she had relaunched her Instagram and launched her YouTube channel .

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Nana Katase as Host in Sasuke Rising (1997)

In November 2022, she announced that he would join LOCONDO Inc. as an employee on December 1, 2022.

On February 6, 2023, she began offering online tarot readings .


Filmography[]

TV[]

Films[]

  • Between Calmness and Passion (2001)
  • Death Note: The Last Name as Kiyomi Takada (2006)
  • Calling You as Ryo Harada (2007)
  • 20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End (2008), Mika Shikishima
  • 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope (2009), Mika Shikishima
  • 20th Century Boys 3: Redemption (2009), Mika Shikishima
  • Trick The Movie: Psychic Battle Royale as Sonoko Sugi (2010)
  • Saibancho! Koko wa Choeki 4 nen de Dodesuka (2010), Prosecutor Mari Hasebe
  • Gene Waltz (2011), Miki Tanaka
  • Arakawa Under the Bridge (2012), Maria
  • Ushijima the Loan Shark (2012), Chiaki Okubo
  • HK: Forbidden Super Hero (2013), Shikijo Maki
  • The Serialist (2013), Chinatsu Hasegawa
  • Princess Jellyfish (2014), Inari Shoko
  • Hentai Kamen: Abnormal Crisis (2016)
  • I Am a Hero (2016), Tekko
  • Koinowa: Konkatsu Cruising (2017), Yamamoto Nagi

Special[]

  • Great Teacher Onizuka Special as Yamaguchi Rika (Fuji TV, 1999)
  • Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi Special 2 (Fuji TV, 2000)
  • Saikai as Yokota Megumi (Adult) (NTV, 2006)
  • Ranbo 2 as Koda Miwako (NTV, 2007)
  • Utei Arashi: Bengoshi Igari Bunsuke as Natsume Rieko (BS TV Tokyo, 2007)
  • Gout Temps Nouveau SP as Madoka's friend (Toho, 2007)
  • Miracle Voice as Tezuka Momoko (TBS, 2008)
  • Average (Fuji TV, 2008)
  • Choshokutei as Yukishiro (WOWOW, 2009)
  • RESET as Kaori Sonoda (YTV, 2009)
  • Koi no Kara Sawagi Drama Special Love Stories VI as Yada Kazumi (NTV, 2009)
  • The Music Show as Reika (NTV, 2011)
  • Chihoshi wo Kau Onna as Hirota Saki (TV Asahi, 2016)

Recognitions[]

  • 60th Television Drama Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actress in Uta no Onii-san

Music[]

single[]

  1. GALAXY/TELEPATHY/FANTASY (December 4, 2002)
  2. Babe (February 19, 2003)
  3. Shine/REVENGE ~A Promise to the Future~ (May 28, 2003)
  4. Necessary/EVERY*** (October 16, 2003)
  5. My love ( March 10, 2004)
  6. Forbidden Telepathy (March 31, 2004)
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Nana Katase in Babe MV (2003)

album[]

  1. TELEPATHY (June 25, 2003)
  2. EXTENDED (April 21, 2004)
  3. RELOADED ~Perfect Singles~ (March 2, 2005)

DVD[]

  1. RELOADED ~Perfect Visuals~ (March 2, 2005)
Song Title tie-up
GALAXY Opening theme for the TV Asahi drama " You're Under Arrest "
FANTASY Opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime " Hikaru no Go "
Babe "2003 Vodafone World Cup Mogul" theme song
Shine Theme song for the TBS drama " Here is Hon Ikegami Police Station "
REVENGE ~A Promise for the Future~ Opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime " Human Crossroads ~HUMAN SCRAMBLE~ "
Necessary Bourbon "Crios" CM song
EVERY*** Ending theme for Kansai TV / Fuji TV 's " If "
My love Nippon Television " Shiodome Style! " Stylish Play

PV[]

  • Hilcrhyme " Shampoo "
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Nana Katase in Hilcrhyme Music Video (Shampoo) [2010]

CM[]

Books[]

  • first time (June 1999, Wani Books , photography: Haru Kimura ) ISBN 4048532626
  • Nanano Natsu (December 1, 2000, Kadokawa Shoten , photography: Yoshi Muto ) ISBN 4847025385
  • N (August 5, 2003, Wani Books, Photo: Mari Sarai ) ISBN 484702768X

Gallery[]

Notes[]

  • Hobbies: Music appreciation, computers, forest bathing
  • Skills: Calligraphy, piano, electric wiring
  • Shinichi Chiba , who co-starred with Katase on " Owakon TV " ( BS Premium ) , commented on Katase, "She has a great figure, but suddenly she acts stupid. She has forgotten about what it means to be 'cool' or 'beautiful' as an actress, and is just acting like a total slob." During filming, he watched her and thought, "Wow, this girl's got it! She's incredible . "
  • She is an admitted sports-loving person, and commented about her role as a mother preparing for school entrance exams in the TV drama " Abarenbo Mama " (Fuji TV), "I'm an easy-to-understand person, and, although it may sound strange for me to say it, I'm not a nagging person at all. Even if someone is being mean, I can understand how it feels to be on the receiving end more than the person who does the meaning, so while I'm acting, there are times when I think, 'This is a bit unpleasant.' "
  • Her favorite sport is soccer , and due to her mother's influence, she has been watching soccer on J-League (1993).
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    Nana Katase in Euro 24

    She became interested in overseas leagues after seeing the English player Michael Owen . She says that her favorite team is Liverpool FC , and that she is a big fan of Steven Gerrard in particular. She also says that "I'm not satisfied unless I watch the Champions League live . "  During the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa , she appeared on Fuji TV's live broadcast as a special supporter, and gave a wide-ranging commentary on the Japanese national team and the star players of the tournament.
  • She calls herself the "Queen of Home Appliances" and is knowledgeable about the latest trends in home appliances. Her hobby is electrical wiring, and not only does she do all the wiring herself, but she also goes to Akihabara to buy wiring cords. She says she prefers haggling at electronics retailers, and says she has mastered the art of bargaining .
  • She is also a Gundam fan. She frequently act as commentator on that topic on talk shows and in magazines.
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    Nana Katase with Gundam

    In the December issue of "PARCO-CITY FLYER," she had a conversation with director Yoshiyuki Tomino  . She was inspired to become a Gundam fan when she read the manga version of " Mobile Suit Gundam" at the age of 20, and when talking about his own song "TELEPATHY," she said, "I felt that the feelings I had when I wrote the lyrics were very much connected to the story of Gundam. I felt a strong sense of fighting something invisible, and the interactions between people... I was hooked from then on."
  • Her favorite food is strawberries , and she can "taste strawberries" by tasting them and guessing the variety and origin of the strawberry.
  • She can also speak the Tsugaru dialect , as his mother is from Aomori Prefecture .
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    Nana Katase with Erika Sawajiri

    She shares the same birthday as actress Rina Uchiyama , and they are close friends .  They met in a magazine interview in 2000 ,  and have publicly declared each other to be "friends for life." They were surprised to find that they had many similarities, such as being in the same club activities in junior high and high school and liking spicy food, but they went out to eat and became friends .  They have since appeared together on many programs.  They had their fortunes read together on " Suddenly, I'm Telling Your Fortune? " (broadcast on July 21, 2021).
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    Nana Katase with Saori Takizawa

  • She was also close friends with actress Erika Sawajiri and they would celebrate each other's birthdays (before Sawajiri was arrested for drug use).
  • She has been best friends with actress Saori Takizawa since her debut, and they remain close friends, frequently appearing on Katase's YouTube channel.

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