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Sugaya Risako (菅谷梨沙子) is a former Japanese pop idol, actress, and model. She is a former member of Hello! Project, having joined as a member of Hello! Project Kids in 2002 and later debuting as a member of Berryz Koubou in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of 4KIDS, Zoku v-u-den, Guardians 4, BeriKyuu, Cat's♥Eye 7, and Dia Lady.
She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou. She was on hiatus until March 31, 2023, when she terminated her contract with UP-FRONT CREATE and left the agency.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Sugaya Risako was born on April 4, 1994 in Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan.
2002[]
On June 30, Sugaya successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids Audition along with 14 other girls.[1] Her debut within Hello! Project came with the premiere of the first Minimoni feature film, as part of 4KIDS, a shuffle group formed exclusively for the movie.
2003[]
Sugaya starred in the movie Hotaru no Hoshi, as Hikari, a fragile elementary school student who, with the help of her caring teacher, has a chance to be momentarily reunited with her deceased mother and overcome her emotional problems.[2] She also starred in the drama "Shonan Kawarayane Monogatari."
This year also marked her first appearance on Kōhaku Uta Gassen, as one of Matsuura Aya's backup dancers, during the 54th edition of the renowned NHK New Year program.
2004[]
Early in the year Sugaya became part of the newly formed group Berryz Koubou.[3] Inside the group she, along with fellow member Natsuyaki Miyabi and, to a certain extent, Tsugunaga Momoko and Kumai Yurina, became the central performers.
Being a member of Berryz Koubou, she participated in the band's weekly radio show Berryz Koubou Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki!.
She also, like other Hello! Project members, appeared in the Musume Dokyu! segments, namely episodes 39, 40, 54, 55, and 56.
Additionally, Sugaya did a commercial for the Nihon Shokuniku Shōhi Sōgō Center in October.
2006[]
In August, Sugaya was interviewed by MC Goto Maki in the 12th installment of the online-only show Hello! Pro Hour. She later re-appeared, along Tsugunaga Momoko, on the 20th and last episode of Hello! Pro Hour.
On October 12, Sugaya became the first member of Berryz Koubou, and the youngest of all Hello! Project, to release a solo photo book, which was, even prior to its release, met with mixed feelings by both Japanese and foreign fans. She herself admitted, in an interview with Sanspo.com, to first having doubts regarding the photoshoot, but claims to have had a pleasant experience and hopes her fans enjoy the various facets of her personality.[4]
On December 31, Sugaya once again took the stage at the 57th edition of Kōhaku Uta Gassen as a backup dancer in Morning Musume's performance of Aruiteru, along with the remaining members of Berryz Koubou, Country Musume and ℃-ute.
2009[]
Sugaya became a member of the newly formed unit Guardians 4, along with Kumai Yurina, Nakajima Saki and Mitsui Aika, to record music for the anime Shugo Chara! an anime that Buono! also sings for.
It was revealed in July that Sugaya Risako would form part of Zoku Biyuuden, along with Michishige Sayumi and Junjun.
2010[]
Risako started voice-acting Ibu Himuro, a character in the anime, "Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou." Three months later her first solo single was announced (alongside a new one of the main character, Ogawa Mana as Kitagawa Mimi).
It was announced on November 12, that she and Ogawa Mana were nominated for Billboard JAPAN's "Independent Artist of the Year 2010" award, due to their characters (Himuro Ibu and Kitagawa Mimi) on the anime "Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou."
2012[]
On July 25, it was announced that Berryz Koubou's Sugaya Risako, Shimizu Saki, Kumai Yurina, Sudo Maasa and ℃-ute's Yajima Maimi, Nakajima Saki and Hagiwara Mai would be performing in an stage play titled CAT'S♥EYE, based on a manga. The stage play ran from September 22 to September 30.
2013[]
On March 2, it was announce at SATOYAMA e Yukou ~Forest For Rest~ that Sugaya and Suzuki Airi would be part of a new unit called Dia Lady.
On April 4, Sugaya held a birthday fanclub event, titled ~with thanks~.
2014[]
On April 3, Sugaya sang "Let it Go" on M! Countdown alongside Korean artists 2PM's Nichkhun, Girls Day's Minah, MBLAQ's G.O, and Block B's P.O.
On April 4, Sugaya celebrated her 20th birthday. The special event was called Berryz Koubou ~Sugaya Risako Birthday Event 2014~, the event featured two performances in Tokyo.
2015[]
On February 26, it was announced that after Berryz Koubou's final live at Nippon Budokan on March 3, Sugaya would be taking a break from the entertainment business.[5][6]
2016[]
On June 15, Sugaya made a post on her official Ameba blog for the first time in a year and three months since Berryz Koubou went on hiatus, and announced that she opened an Instagram account.[7]
2017[]
On February 13, Sugaya became an icon member for the womens' beauty and fashion site GF, and began an article series titled "Renaissance".[8][9]
On October 18, UP-FRONT PROMOTION suddenly announced that Sugaya has decided to get married to a man of ordinary background and is expected give birth to her first child in the spring.[10] She would therefore go on maternity leave, and her future activities would be decided once she settles down after giving birth and begins childrearing. Sugaya revealed in an interview that she was at the time five months pregnant and she started dating her partner this year. He is also in his 20s and works in Tokyo, and they first met at a dinner party Sugaya went to with a friend.[11]
2018[]
On March 6, Sugaya gave birth to a girl.[12][13]
On May 1, Sugaya posted on her blog and Instagram for the first time in several months saying that she would continue updates at her own pace.[14][15]
2020[]
On May 24, she revealed through Instagram that she was pregnant with her second child.[16]
On September 17, she gave birth to a girl.[17]
2023[]
On January 1, she was transferred from UP-FRONT PROMOTION to UP-FRONT CREATE alongside Wada Ayaka and Ozeki Mai.
On March 31, Sugaya Risako terminated her contract with UP-FRONT CREATE. Since March 2015, she had suspended her activities to give priority to starting her family. Her family will continue to be her priority in the future, but she would like to try something related to fashion and other things in the future. So she decided to end her contract with the agency.[18]
Personal Life[]
Sugaya has a younger brother.[19]
When Sugaya joined Hello! Project Kids, she was a second year elementary school student.[1] She graduated from high school in March 2013.
Sugaya most notably gets along with Ishimura Maiha, and Fukuda Kanon (their pairing name is RiroMaro [りろまろ]).[20]
- Risako (りさこ): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.
- Rii-san (りーさん): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.
- Chanrii (ちゃんりー): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.
Profile[]
- Name: Sugaya Risako (菅谷梨沙子)
- Nickname: Risako (りさこ), Rii-san (りーさん), Chanrii (ちゃんりー), Risakongu (りさこんぐ), Rii, Sugu-san, Mucchi, Orin-chan, Risati (リサティ), Rishako (りしゃこ), Ri-tan, Rii-chan (りーちゃん), Riiko (りーこ), Rishamaru (りしゃまる),
- Birthdate: April 4, 1994
- Birthplace: Zushi, Kanagawa, Japan
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 161 cm (5 ft 3.3 in)?
- Western Zodiac: Aries
- Eastern Zodiac: Dog
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2002-06-30: Member
- 2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
- 2015-03-03: Graduated
- UP-FRONT GROUP Status:
- 2002-06-30: Joined UP-FRONT AGENCY
- 2012-10-01: Transferred to UP-FRONT PROMOTION
- 2015-03-03: Hiatus
- 2017-10-18: Maternity leave
- 2023-01-01: Transferred to UP-FRONT CREATE
- 2023-03-31: Contract terminated
- Years in Berryz Koubou: 10 Years
- Official Kaomoji: 州*‘ o‘リ
- Berryz Koubou Color:
- Orange (2005-2006)
- Pink (2005, 2007)
- Yellow (2008)
- Red (2006, 2007, 2009-2015)
- Cat's♥Eye 7 Color:
- Yellow
- Hello! Project Kids Audition song: "Minimoni Hinamatsuri!" by Minimoni
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Hello! Project Kids (2002–2015)
- 4KIDS (2002–2003)
- Berryz Koubou (2004–2015)
- Guardians 4 (2009–2010)
- BeriKyuu (2011-2015)
- Cat's♥Eye 7 (2012)
- Dia Lady (2013-2015)
- Shuffle Units:
- H.P. All Stars (2004)
- Zoku v-u-den (2009-2011)
- Concert Units:
- Hello! Project Shirogumi (2005)
- Wonderful Hearts (2006–2010)
- Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2010–2013)
- Other Groups:
- Little Gatas (2004–2007)
- Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers (2011)
- 1. Is it hard for teenagers working in the entertainment industry?:
- Sometimes when we have a show at the same time I've arranged to hang out with my friends.
- 2. Where do you see yourself in 50 years?:
- Living a laid-back life, I guess.
Discography[]
- Main article: Sugaya Risako/Discography
Singles[]
- Collaboration Singles
- [2010.10.13] Oshare My Dream / Elegant Girl (おしゃれ マイドリーム/エレガントガール) (Kitagami Mimi (Ogawa Mana) with MM Gakuen Gasshoubu / Himuro Ibu (Sugaya Risako))
Songs[]
- Digital Songs
- [2011.03.29] LOVE Namida Iro (LOVE涙色; LOVE the Color of Tears) (Matsuura Aya cover)
- [2011.03.30] Akai Nikkichou (赤い日記帳; Red Diary) (Akagumi 4 cover)
- [2011.03.30] Egao ni Namida ~THANK YOU! DEAR MY FRIENDS~ (笑顔に涙; Smiles and Tears ~THANK YOU! DEAR MY FRIENDS~) (Matsuura Aya cover)
- Solo Songs
- [2006.07.05] Yeah! Meccha Holiday (Yeah! めっちゃホリディ; Yeah! Super Holiday) (Matsuura Aya cover)
- [2008.09.10] REAL LOVE
Compilations[]
- [2010.12.15] Hello! Project - Petit Best 11 (#10 Elegant Girl) (CV: Himuro Ibu)
Solo DVDs[]
- [2007.04.01] Sugaya Risako Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.8 (DVD Magazine)
- [2009.12.02] Sugaya Risako in Hokkaido
- [2011.02.12] Le Soleil ("e-Hello!" DVD)
Publications[]
- Main article: Sugaya Risako/Publications
Solo Photobooks[]
- [2006.10.11] Risako
- [2007.07.20] pure+
- [2008.02.06] Ring3 ~Rin Rin Rin~ (Ring3~リンリンリンッ!~)
- [2009.11.27] Risou (梨想)
Works[]
Movies[]
- [2002] Minimoni the Movie Okashi na Daibouken! (ミニモニ。じゃム→ビ→お菓子な大冒険!)
- [2004] Hotaru no Hoshi (ほたるの星) (as Hikari)
- [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Shirokawa Mami)
TV Programs[]
- [2002–2007] Hello! Morning (ハロー! モーニング)
- [2007–2008] Haromoni@ (ハロモニ@)
- [2008] Berikyuu! (ベリキュー!)
- [2008–2009] Yorosen! (よろセン!)
- [2009] Bijo Houdan (美女放談) (2 episodes)
- [2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
- [2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロ!TIME)
- [2011–2013] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
- [2012–2013] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー!SATOYAMAライフ)
- [2014–2015] The Girls Live
Internet[]
- [2013–2015] Hello! Project Station
- [2014–2015] MUSIC+
TV Drama[]
- [2002-09] Shonan Kawarayane Monogatari (湘南瓦屋根物語) (on TV Tokyo)
Anime[]
- [2009–2010] Gokujou!! Mecha Mote Iinchou (極上!!めちゃモテ委員長) (as Himuro Ibu)
Theater[]
- [2006] Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~ (江戸から着信!? 〜タイムスリップto圏外!〜)
- [2007] Reverse! ~ Watashi no Karada Doko Desu ka? (リバース! 〜私の体どこですか?)
- [2008] Berryz Koubou VS Berryz Koubou (Berryz工房 VS Berryz工房)
- [2009] Thank You Very Berry (サンク ユー ベリー ベリー)
- [2010] Sanokuen Shoujo (三億円少女)
- [2011] Real Etude Minna no Ie Girl's STAGE (リアルエチュード みんなの家 Girl's STAGE)
- [2011] Sengoku Jieitai
- [2012] CAT'S♥EYE (キャッツ♥アイ)
- [2012] Joshi Rakugo (女子落語)
- [2012] Akasaka Dance Dance Dance (赤坂ダンスダンスダンス)
- [2013] Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~ (我らジャンヌ 〜少女聖戦歌劇〜) (as Gigi and Jeanne d'Arc)
- [2014] Musical Sengoku Jieitai
Radio[]
- [2009–2012] Tsuukai! Berryz Oukoku (痛快! ベリーズ王国)
Commercials[]
- [2003.10] Japan Meat Information Service Center (日本食肉消費総合センター)
Rankings[]
- She ranked 1st in Asian Plus Photo Book's April 2010 "6 hot girls from Hello Project".
- She ranked #116 in ENTAME magazine's "Most Influential female Idols of 2010".
- She ranked #9 in Men's Cyzo's 2010 "Top 10 Idol Boobs" ranking.
- She was voted 7th favorite member in the 2010 "Hello! Project Music Awards" event. [1]
- She ranked #30 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's May 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
- She ranked 4th in mixi's June 2013 Hello! Project Popularity Ranking.
- She ranked #50 in All Night Nippon Listener's 2013 Overall Female Idol Ranking.
- She ranked #36 in Anikan R Yanyan magazine's September 2013 "Singing idol you like the most".
Trivia[]
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Honorary Titles[]
Honorary Titles | ||
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Preceded by First |
Youngest member of Berryz Koubou March 2004 – March 2015 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
Preceded by Tanaka Reina |
Youngest active member of Hello! Project March 2004 – May 2005 |
Succeeded by Hagiwara Mai |
Preceded by Okada Yui |
Youngest member of Zoku v-u-den January 2009 – January 2011 |
Succeeded by Incumbent |
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Hello! Morning. Broadcast Date: 2002-06-30.
- ↑ "Hotaru no Hishi (2003)". IMDB.
- ↑ Tsunku. "『Berryz工房』(ベリーズこうぼう)誕生について" (in Japanese). Tsunku Official Website. 2003-01-15.
- ↑ "魅惑の小学6年生…Berryz工房・菅谷梨沙子が七変化" (in Japanese). SANSPO. 2006-10-12 (Archived).
- ↑ http://ameblo.jp/sugaya-risako-blog/entry-11993843111.html
- ↑ http://ameblo.jp/sugaya-risako-blog/entry-11993843111.html
- ↑ "お久しぶりです♡" (in Japanese). Sugaya Risako Official Blog. 2016-06-15.
- ↑ "菅谷梨沙子 新たなGFのアイコンメンバーに!" (in Japanese). GF. 2017-02-13.
- ↑ http://girlsf.jp/icon/sugaya_risako
- ↑ "菅谷梨沙子に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT PROMOTION. 2017-10-18.
- ↑ "Berryz工房・菅谷梨沙子 結婚と妊娠を告白「今5カ月です」" (in Japanese). Josei Jishin. 2017-10-18.
- ↑ "Berryz工房・菅谷梨沙子、第1子女児を出産" (in Japanese). ORICON NEWS. 2018-03-17.
- ↑ "菅谷梨沙子に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT PROMOTION. 2018-03-17.
- ↑ "| 2018. 3. 6. | ♥" (in Japanese). Sugaya Risako Official Blog. 2018-05-01.
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/BiNy8HRldi1/
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjhepyhUfe/?igshid=1brcdi44bjyek
- ↑ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFdtTfohAvz/?igshid=74p9rfao9ik7
- ↑ "菅谷梨沙子に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). UP-FRONT CREATE. 2023-03-27.
- ↑ Hello! Pro TIME. Broadcast Date: 2011-06-09.
- ↑ http://ameblo.jp/kanon-fukuda/entry-11885706309.html
External Links[]
- UP-FRONT CREATE Profile
- Berryz Koubou Profile (archived)
- Official LINE BLOG
- Official Ameba Blog "LIBREMENT"
- Wikipedia: Japanese, English
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