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Anna Akana Biography
Birth Name:
Anna Kay Akana
Birth Place:
California, United States
Profession
Actor, Producer, Director, Singer, Author
Fast Facts
- Is of Japanese and Filipino descent
- Decided to pursue a career in comedy after watching a special of Margaret Cho
- Moved to Los Angeles in 2009 to pursue a career in acting and filmmaking
- Started her YouTube channel in 2011, and reached one million subscribers four years later
- Has provided training in comedy for bullied teens to empower them at the Groundlings Comedy School
- Is skilled at guitar
- Has a black belt in martial arts
- Is an animal lover, especially cats
- Is an advocate in suicide prevention programs
Relationships
- William T. Akana -- Brother
- William Akana -- Father
- Mia Akana -- Mother