Aiko Tanaka Biography: Net Worth, Tv Shows, Awards, Instagram, Religion, Movies, Age, Husband

Aiko Tanaka is a Japanese-American stand-up comedian, actress, and television personality known for her sharp cross-cultural humor and expressive stage presence. She became widely recognized after reaching the semi-finals of America’s Got Talent Season 17 (2022), where her comedic observations about language barriers and cultural misunderstandings resonated with global audiences.

Before her breakthrough on AGT, Tanaka had built an eclectic résumé spanning modeling, dancing, and acting, appearing in The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and the indie comedy Finishing the Game.

Profile

• Full name: Aiko Tanaka
• Date of birth: December 13, 1979
• Age: 45 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Tokyo, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese-American
• Profession: Stand-up comedian, actress, television personality
• Height: 5 ft 4 in (1.63 m)
• Weight: 52 kg (115 lbs)
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black
• Parents: Mother – Sue Tanaka (former swimsuit model); Father – sales and marketing manager
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: Unmarried
• Children: None
• Relationship status: Single
• Religion: Buddhist
• Ethnicity: Japanese and Korean
• Net worth: $1.2 million

Early Life and Education

Born on December 13, 1979, in Tokyo, Japan, Aiko Tanaka is now at the age of 45. She was raised primarily by her mother, Sue Tanaka, a swimsuit model and television personality. Her father worked in marketing. As a child, she modeled for catalogs and commercials before developing a passion for performing arts.

After moving to the United States, Tanaka studied theatre and dance in college—reportedly in Boston—while continuing part-time modeling and dance work.

Personal Life

Aiko Tanaka keeps her personal life private, focusing on her craft and travels between Los Angeles and Tokyo. She has never been publicly married and has no children.

In interviews, she credits her late mother as her greatest influence, encouraging her to embrace humor as resilience.

Career

Aiko Tanaka’s career spans modelling, dance, television, film and stand-up comedy. She began modelling in Japan as a child and later expanded into dance and acting after relocating to the United States. She appeared in the film The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and in the mockumentary Finishing the Game.

On television, she has made guest appearances on shows such as The Howard Stern Show, My Wife and Kids and Malcolm & Eddie. In 2022, she competed on America’s Got Talent as a stand-up comedian and reached the semi-finals.

Through her comedy, Aiko explores themes such as her Japanese heritage, language differences, social awkwardness and cross-cultural observations.

Awards

• America’s Got Talent (Season 17 – 2022) – Semi-Finalist
• Laugh Factory International Spotlight Award (2023) – Recipient
• Asian Comedy Festival Honoree (2024) – Outstanding Cross-Cultural Performer

Net Worth

Aiko Tanaka’s estimated net worth is $1.2 million USD. Derived from stand-up comedy tours and festival bookings, television and film appearances etc.

Social Media

• Instagram: @aikocomedy
• Twitter (X): @aikocomedy
• TikTok: @aikocomedy
• YouTube: Aiko Tanaka Comedy

Filmography

• The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)
• Finishing the Game (2007)
• My Wife and Kids (TV appearance)
• Malcolm & Eddie (TV appearance)
• Comedy Central Stand-Up Asia! Live (TV special)
• America’s Got Talent – Season 17 (2022