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Nana Akimoto, a striking elegant Japanese model in beauty and a role model of determination is taking Toronto by storm. Nana started modeling at the age of 21 after she moved to Canada.

Her journey to live the Canadian Dream started back in Japan, where she toiled and laboured as she worked 3 jobs, before and after school to save up enough money to move to Canada. Long days from 5am to Midnight this Japanese Cinderella was determined to have the world recognize her beauty and courage. Her drive paid off as she began to see many opportunities coming her way. Many opportunities were in the competitive modeling industry, in which, she quickly became in great demand by rapidly growing fans. Answering to the demands of loyal admirers a Facebook fan page was created and in about 6 months her fan base grew quickly to 2,000 plus people.

Nana has been modeling in both North America and Japan... She has been published and showcased on mainstream magazines, newspapers, and websites. Nana says “I enjoy doing fashion shows and feel compelled to give back to the community by volunteering.” Nana was graced with having the title of “Miss Beauty of Japanese Canadian 2009” (Beauty of Asia Pageant).” After winning “Miss Beauty of Japanese Canadian 2009” the doors of opportunities grew and grew. She has been featured by and for the following; Cover girl of INSERT magazine, Pie magazine, and Toronto Sunshine girl..etc Nana has a depth of character as deep as her beauty and some of her strongest characteristics are that she is a very open-minded individual, always well presented and is an extremely genuine and sociable person which allows her to adapt to different environments.

Her determination and commitment to succeed drives her to accomplish whatever obstacle that she may encounter. Midnight arrived for this classy stoic Japanese Beauty and now Nana has turned into a real life Canadian success story………..and the best is yet to come.

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Nana Akimoto
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MEASUREMENTS
Height: 5’3
Weight: 99lb
Bust: 34B
Waist: 24
Hip: 32

PRINT/ADS
Toronto Sunshine Girl 2008
Toronto Sunshine Girl 2010
Insert Magazine Issue 69 cover girl
Insert Magazine Issue 70
Insert Magazine Issue 71
Gasoline Magazine
Pie magazine Issue2
Pie magazine Issue3
Solitaire Jewellery Website
Barrie Examiner Newspaper
Olive Vodka Ad
Euphoria Bubble Tea Ad
Today's Toronto Feature Model
Toronto Sunshine girl 2011
Asianwave magazine
Hair by Sher Website
Hair by Sher Flyer

EVENTS/RUNWAY
Miss CHIN Bikini Contest Finalist 2010
Beauty of Asia pageant 2009 ( Miss Beauty of Japanese Canadian 2009)
Jeanne Beker Hosted Fundraising Fashion Show
Toronto Alternative Fashion Week [FAT] 2009 (Imago)
Toronto Alternative Fashion Week [FAT] 2010 (Imago)
Lucid presents Project Haiti Charity Fashion Show
Greeter for visit of Japanese Emperor and Empres 2009 in Toronto
Pie Magazine Georgian Mall Fashion Show
BR24 Sunglasses Fashion Show
Mansion Night Club PLAYBOY Halloween Party
HadeNatioN Presents Deadly Sins Fashion Show
Betty Beben Swimwear Show @ Hyde Lounge
Betty Beben Swimwear Show @ Extaz
Joy Couture Swimwear Sneak Peak Fashion show @ Pacha Lounge
Joy Couture Swimwear 2010 Collection Fashion Show @ 6degree
Joy Couture Fashion Show @ Club Ash
Joy Couture 2010 Spring Collection @ This is London
Joy Couture Christmas Costume Fashion Show @ Lobby
Joy Couture Lingerie Launch Party @ Cheval
Joy Couture Fashion Show @ Courthouse
Joy Couture Haiti Charity Show @ Courthouse
Joy Couture 2010 Summer Dress Collection @ Guverment

Canadian Red Cross: Donate to Japan

 

To contact Nana, please call: 647.808.0601

Or, you can emai: contact@nanaankimoto.com

 

You can also, get in touch with Nana on:

Connect with Nana on Facebook! & Connect With Nana on Twitter! & Connect With Nana on Model Mayhem!

Nana's affiliations / sponsorships:

Solitaire Jewellery: Toronto: Custom Made Diamond Engagement Rings, Film Props, and Corporate Gifts Ray Lum Photography Toronto
Spelbound Hair Design Toronto M Nails Toronto
Solace by Shweta Wahi

 

Nana Akimoto

秋本なな(あきもとなな)は日本人モデルとしてカナダで活躍している。日本を離れ海外で可能性を試したい, そんな思いを高校時代に抱きはじめ、留学を決意する。彼女は連日の高校の授業と部活のチアリーディングに励み, 登校前と下校後のアルバイト、さらには授業と部活のない日もアルバイトをこなす。そうした努力の結果、目標であった留学資金を集め〝なな〟はついに19歳の夏、誰ひとりとして頼りのなかったこの国カナダへ留学のためにただ一人で渡った。

未熟な英語スキルと供に始めた海外生活は、彼女が描いていた夢とはかけ離れていた。ホームシック、文化の違い、差別、言葉の壁… それでも〝なな〟は笑顔を絶やさず、彼女の前向きで負けず嫌いな性格でアルバイトと勉学を両立し、見事ジョージアンカッレジを80%のアベレージで成績優秀者として卒業する。

学業に励む一方〝なな〟はモデルの世界でも輝き始める。

モデルを始めたきっかけは、友人がToronto SUN新聞に冗談で投稿した写真が 編集者の目に留まりToday’s SUNshine Girlとしてカナダ全土紙に掲載されたことから始まった。その後数多くの才能あるフォトグラファー達との写真撮影をこなしてゆくなか、彼女はモデルとしての経験と自信を重ねていく。

そして2009年初夏、Beauty of Asia コンテストにカナダ在住日本代表として出場し 決勝進出を決め、Beauty of Japanese Canadian 2009のタイトルを受賞。その後、カナダ在住日本人代表として様々なイベントへ参加し、その中でも2009年天皇両陛下トロント日本文化会館訪問へ招待されたことは彼女にとって忘れられない思い出となった。

ソーシャルネットワークである彼女のFacebook (フェイスブック) ファンページは わずか6ヶ月で2000人以上のファンを記録し、多くのファンのサポートを得て トロントを中心に日本人モデルとして注目を浴びている。

新聞、雑誌、広告などの写真撮影の他、ファッションショー、プロモーションビデオ、映画撮影などもこなす秋本なな。 今、彼女の才覚と将来性に期待しよう。

( 文:Shin Aoyama )