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Asa Akira

Asa Akira is an American adult film actress, writer, director, and model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Asa Akira is an American adult film actress, writer, director, and model. She is known for a long career in the adult entertainment industry and for winning major industry awards, including AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2013.

Early life and name

Asa Akira is reported to have been born in New York City or Manhattan, with sources giving either 1985 or 1986 as her birth year. Her birth name is given as Asa Takigami, and she is described as Japanese-American.

Career

Akira began working in adult entertainment in 2006 and later expanded into directing and writing. She has also been described as a model and has appeared in hundreds of adult films.

Awards and recognition

In 2013, Akira won the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award. She has also been inducted into the AVN, XRCO, Urban X, and Brazzers Halls of Fame.

Public image and media appearances

Akira has hosted the first two Pornhub Awards ceremonies and has appeared in media coverage about the adult industry. Some sources also describe her as a feminist.

Key facts

  • Asa Akira is an American adult film actress, writer, director, and model.
  • She won AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2013.
  • She has been inducted into the AVN, XRCO, Urban X, and Brazzers Halls of Fame.
  • Sources disagree on her birth year, listing either 1985 or 1986.
  • Her stage name is Asa Akira, with Asa Takigami as her birth name.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Asa Akira?
Asa Akira is an American adult film actress, writer, director, and model.
What is Asa Akira’s real name?
Her birth name is reported as Asa Takigami.
When was Asa Akira born?
Sources conflict, giving either 3 January 1985 or 3 January 1986.
What is Asa Akira known for?
She is known for her work in adult films, directing, writing, and for winning major industry awards.
Has Asa Akira won major awards?
Yes. She won AVN Female Performer of the Year in 2013 and has been inducted into several halls of fame.
What is Asa Akira’s nationality?
She is American, and sources describe her as Japanese-American.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_Akira
    Supports: Career summary, awards, halls of fame, and filmography totals.
  2. Wikipedia (Finnish) — https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_Akira
    Supports: American pornographic actress and model; feminist identification.
  3. Wikipedia (German) — https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_Akira
    Supports: Birth name, stage name, nationality, and awards.
  4. Wikipedia (Polish) — https://pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asa_Akira
    Supports: Birth name, years active, nationality, and performance/directing credits.
  5. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/asa-akira.html
    Supports: Birth date, career notes, and personal life details.