Nanao, born Nanao Arai, is a Japanese model and award-winning actress. She was born in Omiya, Saitama, Japan, on October 28, 1988, and made her acting debut in 2012. Since then, she has appeared in a wide variety of films and television dramas, including “Oh My Boss! Love not included” (2021).

Nanao

Nami Suzuki (Mone Kamishiraishi), a small-town girl with no particular ambitions, follows her childhood crush to Tokyo. Instead of her intended role in supply management, she's unexpectedly assigned to the editorial department of a fashion magazine, where her initially casual attitude draws criticism from her editor-in-chief, Reiko Horai (Nanao). Inspired by Reiko's tough feedback, Nami begins to develop professional determination and personal growth. Her perspective on work and love shifts dramatically, especially after meeting cameraman Junnosuke Horai (Yuta Tamamori). As Nami discovers newfound motivation and dreams, she must now prove whether she has the drive to transform her life in the competitive Tokyo environment. This is a 2021 Japanese romantic comedy series directed by Yasuharu Ishii, Kenta Tanaka, and Takeyoshi Yamamoto.

Oh My Boss! Love not included

Chasing Our Dream Team

Fuji TV

Sakura (Ryoko Shinohara), a 39-year-old beauty salon assistant manager, dedicates her life to making others look beautiful while neglecting her own appearance. Her world shifts dramatically when she meets Hiroto (Haruma Miura), a young and attractive biker who brings excitement into her routine life. As Sakura navigates this unexpected romantic encounter, she also becomes aware of the persistent attention from her salon manager Rintaro (Naohito Fujiki), creating a complex love dynamic. Torn between the dangerous allure of the younger Hiroto and the more familiar presence of Rintaro, Sakura must decide which path her heart will follow. This is a 2013 Japanese drama series directed by Ryo Tanaka and Shin Hirano.

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