Sugiura Asami, known mononymously as Asami, is a Japanese model, actor, and former AV Idol.

Asami was only nineteen when she starred in her debut film "Kiss Me Or Kill Me: Todokanakutemo Aaishiteru" (kiss me or kill me　届かなくても愛してる). She had opted against attending university after receiving permission from her parents and worked as a waitress, in telemarketing and at a pachinko parlour before being introduced to the movie industry by a friend. It was a role involving taking one's clothes off and she grabbed the opportunity. She was offered a modelling job at an adult magazine and for a studio in 2005. She changed agents twice in 2006. She opted to be simply known as Asami before using her full name in 2008. That did not last. She reverted back to 'Asami' only in 2009. She starred in several pink and pornographic films before announcing her departure from the scene for a transition into mainstream films in 2008. She did not shy away from provocative roles, however.

Yubari International Fantastic Film Festival of Japan gave her a special performance award in 2014.

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