Nozomi Sasaki (佐々木 希, Sasaki Nozomi; born February 8, 1988 in Akita City, Japan), previously known simply as Nozomi…
Nozomi Sasaki (佐々木 希, Sasaki Nozomi; born February 8, 1988 in Akita City, Japan), previously known simply as Nozomi during her fashion modeling career, is a Japanese actress, glamour model, tarento, YouTuber, singer, and professional fashion model. After working as a fashion model for nearly 7 years, she has become famous as a gravure idol and main ringside commentator / spokesperson for the mixed martial arts competition Dream Fighting Championships and the kickboxing competition K-1 World Max since 2009. Since late 2008 she has released eight photobooks and three DVDs, and has also made countless appearances on television, magazines, and ads unrelated to fashion / cosmetic, including ones for Coca-Cola's green tea products, Suntory's 3 soft drink products, So-net, Willcom, Fujifilm, Kao, Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. and Seiko's Tisse brand line created for and dedicated to her. She has also endorsed an accessory brand, Cotton Cloud, since June 2010 when it was created for her and its first flag shop opened in Harajuku. In 2010, she started her music career, debuting with the single "Kamu to Funyan" (噛むとフニャン) which featured rapper Astro and was used in the tie-in commercials for Lotte Fit's Chewing Gum. Sasaki's debut album Nozomi Collection was released on April 18, 2012.
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Junko Sakurada (桜田 淳子, Sakurada Junko; born 1958) is a Japanese singer and actress. She was part of a music trio in…
Junko Sakurada (桜田 淳子, Sakurada Junko; born 1958) is a Japanese singer and actress. She was part of a music trio in 1973, which included Momoe Yamaguchi and Masako Mori. Sakurada then became successful in a solo music career, with 18 top ten singles in the 1970s. Her acting career ran from 1973 to 1993. She received multiple awards for her acting roles, including the Hochi Film Award, Award of the Japanese Academy, Kinema Junpo Award, and Mainichi Film Concours. Following her marriage, in a Blessing ceremony of the Unification Church in 1992, she retired from performing. In 2013, Sakurada made a comeback.
Natsuki Katō (加藤 夏希, Katō Natsuki; born July 26, 1985 in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture) is a Japanese actress, singer and…
Natsuki Katō (加藤 夏希, Katō Natsuki; born July 26, 1985 in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture) is a Japanese actress, singer and former fashion model, regularly appearing on television in various roles.