NaNa / NaNami Iwasaki is a LA based Japanese actress, comedian, drummer, illustrator born and raised in Kagoshima, Japan.

She is also known as her musical comedy persona, NaNa the catlady.

~ Film & Television career ~

She appeared in 2 episodes’ of South Park Pandemic special “ Post Covid “ , Comedy Central’s “ The Gorburger Show “ , FX’s “ The League “ .

She also appeared in numerous commercial such as KFC, Google, Apple and Old Navy etc.

She recently appeared in Ginger Root’s music video “ Loneliness “ & “ Holly Hell “ as Manager-san.

~ Music career ~

She played drums for LA based punk rock band Spider Problem. Spider Problem toured with legendary LA punk band The Germs in 2009.

Also their songs were featured in some TV shows such as “ Californiacation “ and “ Vampire Desire “. 

She also appeared in Dave Mathews’ Band music video “ You and Me” & Old Navy commercial as a drummer.

Not only drums, She also plays pino & saxophone.

~ NaNa the cataldy ~

Her musical comedy persona. She describes as…

“Demetri Martin meets Yoko Ono . Unlike Bedroom Pop, It’s a “ Litterbox Pop / Litterbox Music “. Basically …, a shit music… with some silly jokes” 

She is known for her deadpan delivery, playing her boombox for jokes and her satirical illustrations.

She appeared in NBC’s “ America’s Got Talent “ and ABC’s “ The Gong Show “.

Her mission is to put a little color to not only the scenes in films & TV shows but people’s lives just like the *BARAN grass in a bento box.

Her eccentric Journey continues… … …

*Baran grass is a plastic grass decorator/divider often used in bento boxes or sushi boxes. 

 Something that’s not necessary but better to have… …