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Born:
- Birthday: 1993-07-13
- Born Place: Kamikawa, Hyogo, Japan
Also Known As:
Rena Nônen, Rena Nounen, 노넨 레나
Non
Non (のん), born Rena Nōnen (能年 玲奈) on July 13, 1993, in Kamikawa, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan, is a renowned Japanese actress, model, and singer. She gained widespread recognition for her role as Aki Amano in the 2013 NHK morning drama Amachan, where she portrayed a high school girl aspiring to become an ama (female diver) and an idol. The series achieved significant success, with an average viewership rating of 20.6%, making it one of the most-watched Asadora in the past decade. In July 2016, Nōnen changed her stage name to Non, marking a new chapter in her career. She began her music career in 2017 with the release of her debut single "Ohirome Pack" and followed it with her first album, Superhero's, in 2018. Her musical style encompasses rock, garage rock, pop rock, and pop punk. Non's filmography includes notable roles in films such as Hot Road (2014), Princess Jellyfish (2014), and In This Corner of the World (2016), where she voiced the lead character, Suzu Hōjō. She also starred in Ribbon (2022), a film she not only acted in but also directed and wrote. Her other notable works include The Fish Tale (2022), The Three Sisters of Tenmasou Inn (2022), and The Hotel of My Dream (2024). In 2025, she is set to appear in Bullet Train Explosion, portraying the character Chika Matsumoto. In addition to her acting and music career, Non has been involved in various television dramas, including Happy Kanako's Killer Life (2025), where she plays the lead role of Kanako. She has also lent her voice to anime characters, such as "Otaka" in Onihei (2017) and "Haru" in Pokémon Concierge (2023). Non's contributions to the entertainment industry have been recognized with several awards, including the 6th Tokyo Drama Awards Best Actress for Amachan (2013) and the 38th Japan Academy Film Prize Rookie of the Year for Hot Road (2015).
