Biography
Who is Rola?
Early life and background
Born in Tokyo, Japan, Rola is of Japanese, Russian, and Bangladeshi descent. Her father is Jurip Al-Asa. At the age of one, she moved to Bangladesh where she attended an American international school. She returned to Japan at age nine following the divorce of her parents and was primarily raised by her Chinese step-mother.
During her upbringing, she and her twin brother Ryo were raised as Muslims by their father. However, he allowed them to consume pork due to its common presence in Japanese culture. She also has a younger half-brother and half-sister who are twins.
Modeling career milestones
Rola began her modeling career while in high school after a scout approached her on a street in Shibuya, Tokyo. She initially appeared in Popteen magazine before joining the publication Vivi in 2008. Her first cover appearance for Vivi occurred in the August 2012 edition. She has participated in numerous runway shows, including the Tokyo Girls Collection, Shibuya Girls Collection, and the Girls Award.
In 2014, she began modeling for the fashion brand Beams, appearing in their autumn and winter catalogue. She has released several publications, including her first fashion book The Rola, published in August 2012, and a second book titled Rola's Closet in 2014. Her first recipe book, Rola's Kitchen, was released in late 2015.
Television and music work
Her career as a tarento, or television personality, started in June 2010 on the variety show Shabekuri 007. She appeared as a weekly regular on the Fuji TV program Waratte Iitomo! From April 2012 until its conclusion in March 2014. By 2011, she was named the number four rising TV star in Japan. In April 2014, she secured a presenting role on the quiz show Danketsu Seyo Quiz 30.
Rola made her musical debut in October 2011 on the song I hate u by SoulJa and Issa. In July 2012, she released her solo track Memories, which served as the theme for the animated film Kyurem vs. The Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo. She also provided a cameo voice for the movie.
Acting and personal brand
Beyond modeling and television, she has explored acting and brand management. She played the character Cobalt in the 2016 film Resident Evil: The Final Chapter. In 2013, she launched a fragrance brand called Vasilisa, which includes two perfumes and five body mists. She is also a noted activist on social media, where she advocates for animal welfare and environmentalism. Since 2019, she has followed a pescatarian diet.
Birthday and age
Rola was born on March 30, 1990, which makes Rola 36 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Rola shares the date with 68 other famous people.
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