Anna Suda

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Anna Suda
須田 アンナ
E-girls @ VMAJ 2018, Anna Suda.jpg
Born (1997-10-12) October 12, 1997 (age 23)
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesSudanna
Occupation
  • Performer
  • Actress
  • Rapper
Years active2011–present
Musical career
GenresJ-pop, dance
Labels
Associated acts

Anna Suda (須田 アンナ, Suda Anna, born October 12, 1997), better known by her nickname Sudanna, is a Japanese dancer, rapper, model, actress and fashion designer.[1] She is a former member of the J-Pop groups E-girls, Happiness and SudannaYuzuYully.[2][3]

As an actress, she appeared in several dramas such as the Tokai TV/Fuji TV series Asu no Hikari o Tsukame: 2013 Summer in 2013.[3]

Early life[]

Anna Suda was born on October 12, 1997, in Tokyo, Japan, to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father. She has one older brother and two younger sisters. She began practicing dancing at the age of 9 and started to attend the EXPG dance school in Tokyo in her first year of junior high school. The biggest musical influences during her childhood were Western music, J-Pop and K-Pop.[4]

She speaks Japanese as well as Tagalog.

Career[]

In 2011, she participated in the dance section of the VOCAL BATTLE AUDITION 3. Even though she was defeated during the training camp examination, she was able to become part of EGD (EXPG GIRLS DANCERS) from EXPG.

On March 8, 2012, it was announced that she would join E-girls as a new member alongside Kizu Reina, who was also part of EGD.[5]

In January 2013. she made her acting debut on the drama Shinryo-chu -in the Room-. Sudanna played her first lead role in the TV series Ashita no Hikari wo Tsukame -2013 Summer- in the same year.[6] On May 27, it was announced she would join Happiness as a new member and performer.[7]

In 2017, Sudanna appeared on the cover of Nylon Japan's December issue, her first solo magazine cover in her career as a model.[8]

On November 9, 2016, she was announced as a member and rapper of the E-girls sub-unit Sudannayuzuyully, marking the first time she would be using her vocals in a group.[9]

On September 21, 2018, Sudanna announced she would collaborate with the Japanese fashion brand EVRIS on a clothing collection.[10] The collaboration titled -SUDA ANNA×EVRIS- "SPECIAL COLLABORATION" was released on October 26 and included several pieces designed by herself.[11][12] In November 2018, she was chosen as one of the ambassadors for LDH Martial Arts' "ENERGY PROJECT" which advertises different fitness supplies from LDH's original brand.[13][14] In the same month, it was announced she would co-star in the GYAO! web-drama Hapigora! (Happy-Go-Lucky!) alongside her label mates Alan Shirahama and Mandy Sekiguchi, both members of Generations from Exile Tribe.[15][16]

On September 17, 2019, she announced her second collaboration with EVRIS titled SUDA ANNA×EVRIS Vol.2- "SPECIAL COLLABORATION".[17] The collaboration was intended to commemorate the brand's 6th anniversary, included several products which were designed by Sudanna herself and was released on October 10.[18][19][20]

Personal life[]

Sudanna is known for her flashy hair colors.[21] In an interview with the online magazine FNMNL she mentioned that after debuting with E-girls and entering the entertainment industry as a teenager, she felt pressured to conform to feminine standards and "look as neat as an actress". However, this made her feel uncomfortable since she had always preferred individuality. In order to break through her shell she started wearing street wear and dyeing her hair in flashy colors. At that time, people around her didn't accept this style, saying she shouldn't have that kind of hair color or that she should "dress more like a girl". Despite the opposition, Sudanna did not quit. For this reason she also wants to encourage young girls to pursue self-expression and not to feel shy about it.[22]

Filmography[]

To see her appearances with Happiness, see Happiness (Japanese group), to see her appearances with E-girls, see E-girls

Dramas[]

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref.
2013 Shinryo-chu -in the Room- Minami Kaihara / Miu Nippon TV
Ashita no Hikari wo Tsukame -2013 Natsu- Aoi Ota Tokai TV/Fuji TV Lead role [23][6]
2014 Koibumi Biyori (A Perfect Day for Love Letters) Natsume Shinohara Nippon TV Episode 6; Lead role [24]
2018 Hapigora! (Happy-Go-Lucky!) Mae GYAO! web-drama; Lead role [15]

TV Shows[]

Year Title Network Ref.
2018–present Gachamuku BS Fuji [25][26]

Commercials[]

Year Title Notes Ref.
2019 Yofuku no Aoyama with other E-girls members [27]

Music videos[]

Year Title Artist Album
2018 Double Play CrazyBoy NEOTOKYO FOREVER

Runways[]

Year Title Season Ref.
2012 Girls Award Autumn/Winter [28]
2014 Tokyo Runway Spring/Summer [29]
2017 Girls Award Autumn/Winter [30][31]
2018 Girls Award [32]

Bibliography[]

Catalogues[]

Year Title Ref.
2019 The New Era®︎Book/Spring & Summer 2019 [33]
X-girl 2019 SPRING/SUMMER SPECIAL BOOK [34]

Magazines[]

Year Title Notes Ref.
2017 Nylon Japan December issue, cover [8]
2017–present mini regular model [35][36][37][38]
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References[]

  1. ^ "芸能界で活躍するフィリピン人ハーフタレント". News Ameba (in Japanese). May 2, 2015. Retrieved August 6, 2016.
  2. ^ "Happiness Biography" (in Japanese). Universal Music Japan. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "E-girls須田アンナ、昼ドラ200作目の主演に大抜てき「全力の笑顔を見せる」" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. Retrieved November 12, 2013.
  4. ^ "スダンナユズユリー × DJ DARUMA × A&R櫻井克彦『OH BOY』ヒップホップ座談会". Real Sound|リアルサウンド (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  5. ^ "Suda Anna new member of E-girls". Archived from the original on 2019-09-01.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b "E-girls・須田アンナ、ドラマでは「声高め」". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2020-03-27.
  7. ^ "Happiness 2nd Season START! 「川本璃」、「須田アンナ 」 新メンバー2名加入決定!! - UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN". Happiness (in Japanese). 2013-05-27. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b "E-girls須田アンナ、レッドヘアで個性際立つ ボディメイク行い「NYLON JAPAN」初ソロカバー - モデルプレス". モデルプレス - ライフスタイル・ファッションエンタメニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2020-03-28.
  9. ^ "E-girls発スダンナユズユリー、来春CDデビュー「カッコいいヒップホップ魅せたい」". ORICON NEWS. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
  10. ^ "ANNA SUDA on Instagram: ". -SUDA ANNA×EVRIS- "SPECIAL COLLABORATION" 10/26 RELEASE . スペシャルコラボレ-ションアイテムの発売が決定しました❤️