Natsuna Biography: Brothers, Birthday, Height, Parents, Age, Net Worth, Daughters, TV Series, Movies, Husband

Natsuna Watanabe, known professionally as Natsuna, is a versatile Japanese actress and former model celebrated for her compelling performances in television dramas and films.

Rising to prominence with her lead role in the NHK asadora Jun to Ai (2012), she has showcased her talent in projects like Gantz (2010–2011) and Fullmetal Alchemist (2017).

Her engaging presence and dedication to acting have made her a respected figure in Japanese entertainment.

Profile

• Full Name: Natsuna Watanabe
• Stage Name: Natsuna
• Born: May 23, 1989
• Age: 36 years old
• Birthplace: Toda, Saitama Prefecture, Japan
• Nationality: Japanese
• Occupation: Actress, Former Model
• Height: 165 cm
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe
• Siblings: Two younger brothers
• Spouse: Unknown (m. 2021)
• Children: Two daughters
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $2 million to $6 million

Early Life and Education

Natsuna Watanabe was born on May 23, 1989, in Toda, Saitama Prefecture, Japan, to Mr. and Mrs. Watanabe. Raised alongside two younger brothers, she grew up in a close-knit family with a casual approach to household dynamics, as she noted a family habit of being comfortable at home post-shower.

Her ethnicity is Japanese, and her religious beliefs are not publicly disclosed. Natsuna was scouted in Tokyo during junior high but initially declined offers due to her school’s strict policies.

She later transferred schools in her third year to pursue modeling and acting, choosing to forgo university to focus on her career. Specific details about her education beyond high school are unavailable.

Career

Natsuna began her career in 2005 with a role in Nobuta wo Produce. She transitioned to modeling before dedicating herself to acting, adopting the stage name Natsuna in November 2009. Her breakthrough came with the lead role of Jun Machida in NHK’s Jun to Ai (2012) after auditioning against over 2,250 actors.

Notable roles include Kei Kishimoto in Gantz (2010) and Gantz: Perfect Answer (2011), and Maria in Fullmetal Alchemist (2017). Recent projects include Love You Just as You Are (2022), Sweet Revenge (2021), and Once Upon a Crime (2023).

Her television work spans dramas like Daisy Luck (2018), Rika (2019), and Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kuretakara (2024), showcasing her range across genres.

Social Media

• Instagram handle: @natsuna_official

Personal Life

Natsuna Watanabe, 36, stands at 165 cm and married a non-celebrity in January 2021. They have two daughters, born in March 2022 and later in 2023. She values her privacy but has shared anecdotes about her hobbies, including ballet, cooking, shopping, and gaming, particularly The Legend of Zelda.

Previously, she dated footballer Yoshizumi Ogawa in 2012 and a small business owner in 2014. Natsuna enjoys sake and once spent a night on a train station bench after drinking, prompting a missing person report from her parents.

Net Worth

Natsuna Watanabe’s estimated net worth ranges from $2 million to $6 million, derived from her acting roles, former modeling career, and endorsements.

Filmography

Selected Filmography:

• Gantz (2010) – Kei Kishimoto
• Gantz: Perfect Answer (2011) – Kei Kishimoto
• Fullmetal Alchemist (2017) – Maria
• The Door into Summer (2021) – Supporting role
• 189 (2021) – Supporting role
• Once Upon a Crime (2023) – Supporting role

Selected Television:

• Nobuta wo Produce (2005) – Supporting role
• Gachi Baka (2006) – Hikari Seike
• Mop Girl (2007) – Tamaki Nakamura
• Ando Natsu (2008) – Miyo
• Daimajin Kanon (2010) – Saki Uehara
• Jun to Ai (2012) – Jun Machida (lead role)
• Daisy Luck (2018) – Suou Kaoru
• Rika (2019) – Okadome Chiaki / Kanazawa Chiaki
• Sweet Revenge (2021) – Mariko (lead role)
• Love You Just as You Are (2022) – Isomori Akira
• Kimi ga Kokoro wo Kuretakara (2024) – Supporting role