Biography
Who is Ayu Sakurai?
Early life and career beginnings
Ayu Sakurai was born in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on April 15, 1991. Before entering the entertainment industry, she lived in Osaka Prefecture, where she was eventually scouted. This opportunity led to her professional debut in the adult film industry from the company Prestige in March 2013. During this early period, she focused on building her profile, including holding her first photo session.
As her career progressed, she became involved with a variety of industry events and projects. In November 2013, she achieved recognition by winning in the female department of a model general election held at the Kansai version of Mirupoke. This early success helped establish her presence in the entertainment sector, eventually leading to more prominent roles and collaborations with other performers.
Music and performance work
In 2015, the entertainer joined the group Million Girls Z, which included members like Rika Hoshimi and Ayaka Tomoda. The group pursued several major activities, including a major label debut with the song I Heart MGZ in July of that year. Throughout their time together, they performed at various events, including a tour in Guangzhou and Macau during November 2015, where they held their first live concert.
Beyond her work with the group, she participated in numerous stage productions and acting projects. Her theater resume includes roles in plays such as Mukenjigoku, 199X-toshi, and BPMD. She also appeared in the film Blue Porno, also known as Tokyo Gate Bridge, in 2023. These projects marked her continued shift toward mainstream stage and screen work following her departure from the adult industry.
Transition from adult industry
Ayu Sakurai has been open about her desire to transition away from adult film productions throughout her professional life. She worked as an independent actress, known as a Kikatan, before signing an exclusive contract in September 2015. Over the course of her time in the adult film industry, she appeared in more than 800 releases, including various omnibus works. She officially retired from the adult film industry in 2016.
Following her retirement, she briefly used the stage name Yoshimi Sakurai for some of her professional appearances. She eventually returned to using her original name, Ayu Sakurai, for her ongoing projects. Her post-retirement career has focused on stage acting, internet-based short dramas, and other media appearances, including participating in an overseas event at the Men's Show 2017 in South Korea.
Personal details and height
Standing at 162 centimeters tall, Ayu has maintained a consistent presence in Japanese entertainment for over a decade. Her zodiac sign is Aries. While handling her career, she has been involved in diverse projects ranging from video game voice acting to live theatrical performances. She continues to work under her professional name, Ayu Sakurai, maintaining her career in the Japanese entertainment industry.
Birthday and age
Ayu Sakurai was born on April 15, 1991, which makes Ayu 35 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Ayu shares the date with 65 other famous people.
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