Ananda Jacobs

Ananda carries a poised and elegant presence, yet is equally skilled at performing characters that require humor and versatility, earning a reputation for a wide range of acting abilities.

Many may remember her standout performance as Clara in the 2023 NHK morning drama Ranman.

She has extensive experience appearing in language programs and also showcases her talents as a singer-songwriter.

Ananda is a multitalented performer, and her future projects are highly anticipated.

– Actress / Model / Singer / Songwriter / Narrator / Voice Artist

Born in Los Angeles, USA. After graduating from the University of Southern California (USC), she relocated to Tokyo in 2006 to pursue her career in the entertainment industry.
Fluent in English and Japanese, she has appeared extensively in commercials, television dramas, feature films, music videos, and stage productions.
In recent years, she has also expanded her artistic activities as a musician and composer, blending her multicultural background into her creative expression.

Special Skills

Singing, Acting, Tenor Saxophone, Clarinet

Film

Oi Handsome!! – Nancy (2024)
The Girl with Red Shoes – Miss Harrison (Adoptive Mother, 2022)
Curved Fang (emir heart productions) – Lead, “Supernova” (2021)
ANNA 1/4 (2017)
Equals – Receptionist (2015)
Shuriken Buzz – Karen
Solid Time – 360° Short Film
The Vancouver Asahi – Teacher (2014)
Thermae Romae – Livia (Lead’s Wife, 2012)
Hijoshi Zukan: Fortune-Telling Tamae – “Katherine” (2009)

Television
NHK Ranman – Clara Lawrence (2023)
Fuji TV Doctor X: Surgeon Michiko Daimon – Natalie (Ep.7, 2019)
NHK Beppin-san – Christina (2016)
NHK Massan – Helen (Ep.2)
NHK Taiga Drama Yae no Sakura
Fuji TV Kimi wa Petto – Reporter (2016)
Fuji TV Iryu 4: Team Medical Dragon (Ep.9)
NHK WORLD TOKYO EYE – Reporter
Fuji TV Nodame Cantabile
NHK English for Kids, The Sky Tree Opening Special
SPACE SHOWER TV THE BAWDIES SPECIAL
FUJI TV HEY! HEY! HEY!
TV Asahi Pussuma

Commercials (Selected)
Shape Cube “Gymterior” (2022)
Hand Gel “Yobou San Shimai” (2020–)
TMEIC (2020–)
Otsuka Soy Joy “Scone Bar” (2019–)
KIRIN Honshibori Chu-Hi “Hikkuri Lady”
Sagawa Express
LION “Fresh Up”
Sony “Rolly”
Koda Kumi “But” (Tie-in)
Stellar Place “Blue Sale”
McDonald’s “Double Egg Mac”

Stage
Welcome Nippon (Produced by Otona Keikaku) – Lead Role: Adrian

Music Videos
Eikichi Yazawa – Drummer Role
Takahashi Minami “Jane Doe” – Necklace Woman
Crazy Ken Band “Furyō Club” – Chess Lady
RIP SLYME “Beat Goes On” – Dancer
Kaela Kimura “Ring-A-Ding-Dong” – Dancer
L’Arc~en~Ciel “Drink It Down” – Vampire
Crystal Kay “Konna ni Chikakude”, “Namida no Saki ni” – Dancer
Kinki Kids “Brand New Song” – Lead
V6 “Vibration” – Supporting

Game / Motion Capture
CAPCOM Resident Evil 2 – Lead (Claire Redfield / Female Characters, 2013)
Namco Soul Calibur V – Lead (Pyrrha, etc.)
Square Enix Final Fantasy IV
Nintendo DS Wish Room 2 – Mina

Narration / Voice Work
NHK Radio Basic English for Teens – Regular (2021–2022)
NHK Radio Basic English 3 – Regular
UNIQLO AIRism TVCM – Narration
UNIQLO BlockTech TVCM – Voice Over
Unicharm TVCM – Narration
Kanebo KATE TVCM – Narration
Shiseido The Ginza – PV Narration
Tokyo Metropolitan Government – Disaster Preparedness Narration

Music / Songwriting / Composition
NHK WORLD TOKYO EYE – Theme Song (Composer / Vocalist, 2012–)
NHK Sky Tree Opening Special – Chorus for Eikichi Yazawa
YAMAHA Vietnam CUXI – Lyricist / Vocalist
KOSE Softymo – Vocalist
NEC – Vocalist
PARCO Grand Bazaar – Lyricist / Vocalist
KANEBO “Tight Ginger” – Vocalist (5 songs)
Educational DVD & Book “Tearobi de Uta” – Singer

Modeling / Print / Catalog
LUMINE
Coca-Cola
Rolling Stone Japan
Zexy
SO-EN
DDD Dance
LEON
Le Coq Sportif
Paris Miki
United Arrows