Ayane is a Japanese Actress from Setagaya, Tokyo. She is a graduate of Meiji Gakuin University's School of International Studies and New York Film Academy's film course. She is the eldest child of singer-songwriter, actor Nagabuchi Tsuyoshi and actress Shihomi Etsuko. She made her debut as an actress in 2008, playing the leading role in "Sanbongi Nogyokoukou, Bajutsubu" and won the best new actor award at the 33rd Hochi Film Award and 32nd Japan Academy Awards. In September 2014, she changed her stage name from Nagabuchi Ayane to Ayane. Source: Wikipedia(JP) Watch drama online for free.