Meru Nukumi Biography: Age, Parents, Height, Net Worth, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Meru Nukumi, also known as Meruru, is a Japanese model, actress, and tarento. She rose to prominence as an exclusive model for fashion magazines like Popteen and later CanCam, while expanding into acting with roles in films such as My Boyfriend in Orange and television dramas.

Represented by Avex Management, she has become a recognizable face in Japanese entertainment through her work in modeling, film, and variety appearances, appealing to younger audiences with her fresh presence and versatility.

Meruru
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Meru Nukumi
Stage Name:	Meruru
Born:	6 March 2002 (age 24 years old)
Place of Birth:	Inazawa, Aichi, Japan
Nationality:	Japanese
Height:	1.65m
Parents:	Mr. and Mrs. Nukumi
Occupation:	Model, Actress, and Tarento
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Meruru entered the world on March 6, 2002, in Inazawa, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Born to parents referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Nukumi, and details about any siblings are not publicly known.

Limited public details exist about her schooling, though she began her professional modeling career while still in her early teens. Her ethnicity is Japanese, and her religion is not publicly disclosed.

Career

Meruru launched her career in 2014 and gained early traction as a model after winning awards at the TOKYO GIRLS AUDITION in 2015, becoming an exclusive model for Popteen magazine. She later transitioned to CanCam as its exclusive model in 2021, building a strong following through fashion spreads and public appearances.

Her acting debut and subsequent roles allowed her to explore dramatic and romantic stories. Notable projects include the lead in the television drama Don’t Know the Answer to Fashion (2021) and the film My Boyfriend in Orange (2022).

She has continued taking on diverse parts in series like Sexy Tanaka-san and films such as Yudo: The Way of the Bath (2023), demonstrating growth beyond modeling.

Meruru has also ventured into voice acting and larger productions, with upcoming appearances in titles like Sakamoto Days (2026) and The Last Song You Left Behind (2026). Her multifaceted approach across modeling, acting, and media keeps her active and visible in the competitive Japanese entertainment scene.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @meru_nukumi

Personal Life

Meruru tends to keep her personal matters discreet. No public information is available about romantic relationships, marriage, or children.

She focuses primarily on her professional commitments, balancing a busy schedule that includes modeling shoots, filming, and promotional activities while maintaining a presence in Tokyo.

Filmography

• My Boyfriend in Orange (2022)
• Yudo: The Way of the Bath (2023)
• The Last Song You Left Behind (2026)
• Sakamoto Days (2026)

Net Worth

Meruru has an estimated net worth of around $2 million. Primary sources of income include her long-term modeling contracts with major fashion magazines, acting fees from television dramas and films, as well as appearances as a tarento in variety and promotional work.