Anna (singer)

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Anna
Birth nameAnna Santos
Born (1987-07-09) July 9, 1987 (age 35)
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation(s)Singer
Instrument(s)Vocals

Anna Santos (born July 9, 1987), better known by her stage name Anna, is a singer of the group Bon-Bon Blanco. She has five brothers and is the youngest sibling in the family. She uses Anna in her solo efforts, but she uses her real name when part of the band. She was born in Tokyo, Japan, but she has American citizenship.

Her husband is Japanese baseball player Manabu Mima.

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