Rena Nōnen (sometimes spelled as Rena Nounen) (能年 玲奈, Nōnen Rena, born July 13, 1993), known professionally as Non (のん, Non), is a Japanese actress, fashion model and singer from Kamikawa, Hyōgo Prefecture.[2][3] She is best known for her lead roles on the NHK drama series Amachan (2013).[4] In July 2016, it was announced that she changed her stage name to "のん, Non."[5] She started releasing her own music in 2017 with her debut single "Ohirome Pack" and released her debut album called "Superhero's" in 2018. [6][7]
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Born | Rena Nōnen 能年 玲奈 (1993-07-13) July 13, 1993 (age 29) Kamikawa, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
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Years active | 2006–present[1] |
Agent | non inc. |
Known for | Amachan |
Style | Rock, Garage Rock, Pop Rock, Pop Punk |
Height | 166 cm (5 ft 5 in) |
Awards | 38th Japan Academy Newcomer Award |
Website | nondesu |
Nōnen debuted as a fashion model in 2006[1] and was selected as the eleventh image character for Calpis in 2012.[8] In 2012 she was chosen in an audition of 1953 women to play the heroine in the 2013 NHK Asadora Amachan, in which she plays a high school girl who decides to become an ama, or female shell diver, as well as an idol.[8][9] Amachan was a ratings success, earning an average 20.6% rating over the span of the series, second amongst Asadora only to Umechan Sensei (at 20.7%) in the last decade.[10] Nōnen served as the "PR Ambassador" for the 2013 Kohaku Uta Gassen and was a featured performer on the show, singing and leading the band.[11] She started releasing her music as a solo artist in 2017 with her debut single "Ohirome Pack" and released her debut album called "Superhero's" in 2018. [6][7]
Year | Title | Role | Director(s) | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2010 | Confessions | Shūka Kiritani | Tetsuya Nakashima | [12] | |
2011 | Avatar | Rin Ōkubo | Atsushi Wada | [13] | |
2012 | By Rule of Crow's Thumb | Mahiro Kawai | Tadafumi Itō | [14] | |
G'mor evian! | Tomo-chan | Tōru Yamamoto | [15] | ||
Himawari: Okinawa wa Wasurenai Anohi no Sorao | Kana Shiroma | Yoshihiro Oikawa | [16] | ||
2014 | Hot Road | Kazuki Miyaichi | Takahiro Miki | Lead | [17] |
Princess Jellyfish | Tsukimi Kurashita | Taisuke Kawamura | Lead | [18] | |
2016 | In This Corner of the World | Suzu Hōjō | Sunao Katabuchi | Lead, voice role | [19] |
2019 | In This Corner (and Other Corners) of the World | Suzu Hōjō | Sunao Katabuchi | Lead, voice role | [20] |
2020 | Stardust Over the Town | Ai Kumabe | Taiichi Sugiyama | [21] | |
Hold Me Back | Mitsuko Kuroda | Akiko Ōku | Lead | [22] | |
2022 | Ribbon | Itsuka | Herself | Lead, also director and writer | [23] |
The Fish Tale | Mee-Bō | Shūichi Okita | Lead | [24] | |
The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn | Tamae | Ryuhei Kitamura | Lead | [25] | |
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref(s) |
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2010 | Shin Keishichō Sousa Ikka 9 Gakari Season 2 | Mirai Ichinose | TV Asahi | Episode 7 | [26] |
2011 | You Taught Me All the Precious Things | Rena Tokunaga | Fuji TV | [3] | |
High School Restaurant | Maho Miyazawa | NTV | [27] | ||
Brilliant Thieves Royale | Kaede Hatomura | TBS | [28] | ||
2012 | The Locked Room Murders | Rina Mizuki | Fuji TV | [29] | |
Summer Rescue | Mako Suzuki | TBS | [30] | ||
2013 | Amachan | Aki Amano | NHK | Lead, Asadora | [4] |
2014 | Tales of the Unusual: Spring 2014 | Kaoru Asahina | Fuji TV | Lead, episode 3 "Kūsō Shōjo" | [31] |
Superhero's (2018)
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