In 2001, she won the second place in France's vice-champion in Dead or Alive 2 at an age of nine it was the first tournament that she has ever participated in. Kayane has played video games since her early childhood, interested in a variety of genres. She is of Laotian and Vietnamese descent and her nickname Kayane comes from conjunction of the names of Dead or Alive characters Kasumi and Ayane. Marie-Laure Norindr was born on 17 June 1991 in Paris and grew up in Argenteuil, a north-western suburb. Biography Kayane at Bushido International 2010 Since then, according to Guinness World Records in 2011, she has been the most successful female participant in fighting game tournaments, especially regarding the Soulcalibur games. She specializes in fighting games, in particular in the Dead or Alive, Soulcalibur and Street Fighter series, and has been playing competitively since 2001. Marie-Laure Norindr (born 17 June 1991 in Paris), also known as Kayane ( / ˈ k aɪ ə n eɪ/), is a French esports player and journalist.
