Asa Akira born Asa Takigami on January 3 1985 in New York City United States is a renowned American adult film actress director writer and content creator of Japanese heritage She began her career in the adult industry in 2006 and quickly established herself as one of the most versatile and acclaimed performers Standing at 157 centimeters with black hair brown eyes and a petite athletic build she has starred in hundreds of productions and earned widespread recognition for her professionalism and dynamic screen presence Her notable achievements include winning the AVN Female Performer of the Year Award in 2013 as well as numerous other industry accolades She has also directed films authored books and expanded her brand through independent content creation on digital platforms Asa maintains a strong online presence where she engages directly with fans sharing exclusive material and personal insights Her journey from early modeling to becoming a multifaceted entertainer highlights her creativity adaptability and business savvy At 157 centimeters tall and around 48 kilograms she presents a compact and striking figure that has been central to her appeal Her contributions as a performer director and author have solidified her status as a respected figure in entertainment with a dedicated global following that appreciates her talent and evolving career path