Nanao
- Name: Nanao
- Native name: 菜々緒
- Given name: Arai Nanao
- Also Known as: 荒井菜々緒, あらい ななお
- Nationality: Japanese
- Gender: Female
- Born: October 28, 1988
- Age: 36
Nanao started entertainment activities in 2009 when she was 20 years old, she was a regular model as a martial arts ring girl and race queen in the magazine Pinky which became a turning point, she won the Miss TGC of Tokyo Girls Collection and the 2010 Sanai Mizugi Image Girl and was a fashion model for Non-no.
In 2011, she became an exclusive model for the magazine Ginger. Nanao was also notable as a tarento from her activities. She appeared in various fashion magazines, television commercials, dramas, variety shows, and has developed a wide range of activities on the stage. Edit Biography
Drama
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Muno no Taka
Japanese Drama, 2024, 8 eps
Takano Tsumeko
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
Ninja ni Kekkon wa Muzukashii
Japanese Drama, 2023, 11 eps
Kusakari Hotaru
(Main Role)
|
7.3
|
The Travel Nurse
Japanese Drama, 2022, 8 eps
Gunji Makoto
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Kotodamasou
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Sugai Sora
(Guest Role)
|
7.2
|
Tokyo MER: Hashiru Kinkyuukyuumeishitsu
Japanese Drama, 2021, 11 eps
Kuramae Natsume ['Tokyo MER' nurse]
(Support Role)
|
8.3
|
Oh! My Tsundere! Koi wa Bessatsu de
Japanese Drama, 2021, 7 eps
Horai Reiko (Ep. 1)
(Guest Role)
|
7.6
|
Oh! My Boss! Koi wa Bessatsu de
Japanese Drama, 2021, 10 eps
Horai Reiko
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Shichinin no Hisho
Japanese Drama, 2020, 8 eps
Hase Fujiko
(Main Role)
|
7.7
|
BG: Personal Bodyguard Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2020, 7 eps
Suganuma Mayu
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Keishichou Sousa Ikkachou Season 4
Japanese Drama, 2020, 16 eps
Suganuma Mayu (Ep. 7)
(Guest Role)
|
7.0
|
4-punkan no Marigold
Japanese Drama, 2019, 10 eps
Hanamaki Sara
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
In Hand
Japanese Drama, 2019, 11 eps
Makino Tomoe
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Legal V
Japanese Drama, 2018, 9 eps
Shiratori Minako [Lawyer , Felix and Temma Law Firm]
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Miss Devil: HR's Devil Mako Tsubaki
Japanese Drama, 2018, 10 eps
Tsubaki Mako
(Main Role)
|
7.4
|
BG: Personal Bodyguard
Japanese Drama, 2018, 9 eps
Suganuma Mayu
(Main Role)
|
7.8
|
Boku, Unmei no Hito desu
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Yotsuya Mitsue [Haruko's best friend]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
A Life
Japanese Drama, 2017, 10 eps
Sakakibara Minori
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Onna Joushu Naotora
Japanese Drama, 2017, 50 eps
Sena / Lady Tsukiyama
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Futagashira Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2016, 5 eps
Okon [Tatsugoro’s wife]
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Suki na Hito ga Iru Koto
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Takatsuki Kaede [Pianist]
(Support Role)
|
8.0
|
Rinsho Hanzai Gakusha Himura Hideo no Suiri
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Kirishima Sakura [Kaito Yamaneko cameo] (Ep. 6)
(Guest Role)
|
8.1
|
Kaitou Yamaneko
Japanese Drama, 2016, 10 eps
Kirishima Sakura
(Support Role)
|
8.1
|
Siren
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Tachibana Kara
(Main Role)
|
7.9
|
Watashitachi ga Puropozu Sarenai noni wa, 101 no Riyuu ga Atte da na Season 2
Japanese Drama, 2015, 18 eps
Misono (Ep.1)
(Guest Role)
|
5.8
|
HEAT
Japanese Drama, 2015, 9 eps
Yuuki Eri [Tatsuya's business partner]
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Futagashira
Japanese Drama, 2015, 5 eps
Okon [Tatsugoro’s wife]
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Ghost Writer
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Tsukada Manami
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Masshiro
Japanese Drama, 2015, 10 eps
Hano Asuka [Nurse]
(Support Role)
|
6.6
|
First Class 2
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Kawashima Remie
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Doctor X Season 3
Japanese Drama, 2014, 11 eps
Kokonoe Maya (Ep. 9)
(Guest Role)
|
8.3
|
First Class
Japanese Drama, 2014, 10 eps
Kawashima Remie
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Yubikoi: Kimi ni Okuru Message
Japanese Drama, 2013, 12 eps
[Girl in the photographs]
(Guest Role)
|
7.4
|
Miss Pilot
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Suzuki Rinko
(Support Role)
|
7.6
|
Last Cinderella
Japanese Drama, 2013, 11 eps
Ogami Chiyoko [Hiroto's step-sister]
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Omo ni Naitemasu
Japanese Drama, 2012, 8 eps
Izumi
(Main Role)
|
6.4
|
Urero: Mikakunin Shojo
Japanese Drama, 2011, 12 eps
Nanao
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Movie
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Lumberjack the Monster
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Toshiro Ranko
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Tokyo MER: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2023,
Kuramae Natsume
(Support Role)
|
8.2
|
Seven Secretaries: The Movie
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Hase Fujiko
(Main Role)
|
7.1
|
The Mole Song: Final
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Fufon
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
Jigoku-no-Hanazono: Office Royale
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Ando Shuri
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Byplayers: What if 100 Supporting Characters Make a Movie
Japanese Movie, 2021,
Herself
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku
Japanese Movie, 2020,
Koyanagi Hanako
(Support Role)
|
6.4
|
Masquerade Hotel
Japanese Movie, 2019,
Anno Eriko [Hotel Guest]
(Guest Role)
|
7.7
|
Gintama
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Kijima Matako
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
Iine! Iine! Iine!
Japanese Movie, 2017,
Kaori
(Support Role)
|
4.0
|
The Mole Song: Hong Kong Crazy Uproar Song
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Fufon
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Wolf Girl and Black Prince
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Sata Reika
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Saraba Abunai Deka
Japanese Movie, 2016,
Hamabe Natsumi
(Support Role)
|
7.4
|
Grasshopper
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Hiyoko
(Support Role)
|
7.2
|
April Fools
Japanese Movie, 2015,
Reiko
(Support Role)
|
7.3
|
Bali Big Brother
Japanese Movie, 2015,
(Support Role)
|
7.0
|
The Murder of Snow White
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Noriko Miki
(Support Role)
|
7.8
|
Can & Sulochan
Japanese Movie, 2014,
Can's Voice, Miss. Yamaguchi
(Support Role)
|
0.0
|
Special
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Tokyo MER: Sumidagawa Mission
Japanese Special, 2023, 1 eps
Kuramae Natsume
(Support Role)
|
7.9
|
Shichinin no Hisho Special
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Hase Fujiko
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Kinkyu Torishirabeshitsu Special 2022
Japanese Special, 2022, 1 eps
Matsubara Shiori [Suspect/witness]
(Guest Role)
|
7.8
|
Za Settai Hisho no Omotenashi
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
Hase Fujiko
(Main Role)
|
6.5
|
Joushiki no Kamen Hagashimasu Himitsu Sennyuuin Ace
Japanese Special, 2020, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Honto Ni Atta Kowai Hanashi 2018
Japanese Special, 2018, 1 eps
{Mushiri Torareta Ibasho} Murata Kumiko
(Main Role)
|
8.0
|
Kaseifu wa Mita! 2015
Japanese Special, 2015, 1 eps
Yamaguchi Sayaka
(Support Role)
|
7.5
|
I Am Remie: Binwan Henshusha Remie no Tabona 1-nichi
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Kawashima Remie
(Main Role)
|
0.0
|
Natsu no Owari ni, Koi wo Shita
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
Nanami Takeuchi
(Main Role)
|
7.2
|
Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi: 15th Anniversary Special 2014
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
(Main Role)
|
7.5
|
Hoshi Shinichi Mystery SP
Japanese Special, 2014, 1 eps
(Support Role)
|
6.0
|
Lucky Seven SP
Japanese Special, 2013, 1 eps
Tamura Haruka
(Support Role)
|
7.7
|
TV Show
Title | Rating |
---|---|
Nanka "Omoshiroi Koto" Nai no?
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 57 eps
(Ep. 10)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Lie or Truth Season 2
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps
(Ep. 11, 15)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
1-Oku 3000-Mannin no SHOW Channel
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 122 eps
(Ep. 88, 111)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
VS Damashii
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 58 eps
(Ep. 18)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Kanjani Chronicle F
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 83 eps
(Ep. 50)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Quiz! The Iwakan
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 50 eps
(Guest)
|
7.0
|
Tokyo Friend Park Special 2019
Japanese TV Show, 2019, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Geinoujin ga Honki de Kangaeta Dokkiri GP
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 120 eps
(Ep. 92)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
The Toppa File
Japanese TV Show, 2018, 175 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
KinKi Kids no BunBuBoon
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 417 eps
(Ep. 113)
(Guest)
|
8.7
|
Sukatto Japan
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 265 eps
(Ep. 1, 3, 8, 15, 23, 27, 31, 41, 48, 60, 77, 86, 96, 101, 112, 117, 152, 157, 188, 198, 200, 204, 218, 263)
(Guest)
|
5.9
|
Sakurai Ariyoshi the Yakai
Japanese TV Show, 2014, 500 eps
(Ep. 36, 86, 117, 212, 213)
(Guest)
|
7.9
|
Ariyoshi Seminar
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 1 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ninosan
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 550 eps
(Ep. 497)
(Guest)
|
8.1
|
Kisumai Busaiku!?
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 0 eps
(Ep. 1x12)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
ARIYOSHI'S Meeting for Reviewing
Japanese TV Show, 2013, 416 eps
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 175, 204, 209)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
KAT-TUN no Zettai Manetaku Naru TV
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 10 eps
(Ep. 5)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Nazotoki Battle TORE
Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps
(Ep. 21, 36)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 257, 347)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
A-Studio+
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 810 eps
(Ep. 516)
(Guest)
|
10.0
|
Another Sky
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps
(Ep. 217)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
5LDK
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 171 eps
(Ep. 162)
(Guest)
|
9.0
|
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 118*, 130, 277)
(Guest)
|
8.2
|
Vs Arashi
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps
(Ep. 161, 255, 280, 297, 325, 350, 357, 378, 517)
(Guest)
|
8.4
|
Kanjani8 no Janiben
Japanese TV Show, 2007, 706 eps
(Ep. 227)
(Guest)
|
7.8
|
Run for Money
Japanese TV Show, 2004, 63 eps
(Ep. 28, 31-32)
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Jounetsu Tairiku
Japanese TV Show, 1998, 1350 eps
(Ep. 979) {Nov 26, 2017}
(Guest)
|
8.0
|
Guru Guru Ninety Nine
Japanese TV Show, 1994, 1 eps
[Gochi] (S18E22)
(Guest)
|
0.0
|
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