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Samuel Aning (サムエル エニング, Eningu Samueru)[2][3], also known as Samy Pop (サミ・ポップ, Sami Poppu) or Nana Yaw Pop[3], is a Ghanaian actor, model and manager who works in Japan. He played Michael Simmons in Ultraman Gaia.

Career[]

Aning first moved to Japan on September 14, 1990,[4] with his sister and her Japanese husband.[5] While working part-time at an Italian restaurant in Harajuku, he was introduced to the Japanese entertainment industry by a coworker.[4] After winning a Karaoke competition for foreigners, Motoko Inagawa, one of the judges, asked him to join her talent agency, where he began acting, modelling and managing other talents.[4][5]

Aning became the CEO of production company Bay Side in 2008.[2] As of 2020, he frequently hosts an online radio show called JafriQ Radio.

Personal Life[]

Aning can speak English, Japanese and Akan.[2] His hobbies are basketball, singing and photography.[2][6]

Roles[]

Year Title Role Notes
1997 Ultraman Tiga TPC Africa Executive Credited as Samuel Pop
Episode 34 "To the Southern Limit"
Episode 35 "The Sleeping Maiden"
1998 Ultraman Dyna Apartment Resident Credited as Pop
Episode 30 "Scenario of Invasion"
Ultraman Gaia Michael Simmons Credited as Samuel Pop Aning

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