Since her steamy debut in late 2008, adult-video (AV) actress Kokomi Naruse has starred in hundreds of features, many of which find her playing a young girl desired by older men.
But after taking the Best Actress title at this year's Sky PerfecTV! Adult Broadcasting Awards, this girl's all grown up. At the ceremony, held inside a hotel ballroom near Tokyo's Shinagawa JR station on Valentine's Day, the 22-year-old, representing channel Perfect Choice, said the achievement would not have been possible without fellow porn actress Rio, who won the same award in 2008.
"I made my debut three years ago on account of her," said Naruse, attired in an aqua-blue dress and her face in tears while holding the wedge-shaped statue. "I remember seeing her on the stage. She was my inspiration. I am so very happy. I really want to thank my fans who supported me."