Fukumura Mizuki

Fukumura Mizuki (譜久村聖) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project. She is a ninth generation member of the Japanese pop-group Morning Musume and a former member of the Hello! Project trainee group Hello! Pro Kenshuusei. She joined Hello! Project in 2008 as a Hello! Pro Kenshuusei, and later became a member of Shugo Chara Egg!, taking over Maeda Yuuka's role as Amulet Heart. She was first introduced at the 2008 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 6gatsu ~Akasaka Hop!~concert in June 2008. In January 2011, Tsunku announced her as a ninth generation member of Morning Musume at the Hello! Project 2011 Winter ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ concert.

2006
In 2006, Fukumura participated in the “Kirarin ☆ Girl Contest 2006″, and came in second place.

2008
In hopes of becoming a member of Morning Musume, Fukumura successfully auditioned for Hello! Pro Kenshuusei. She was introduced as a member of Hello! Pro Kenshuusei at the 2008 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 6gatsu ~Akasaka Hop!~ concert alongside Kaneko Rie and Takeuchi Akari.

2009
Fukumura was chosen to be part of the second generation for the group Shugo Chara Egg! as "Amulet Heart". Shugo Chara Egg! released "Watashi no Tamago " in which Fukumura was the lead singer.

2010
Fukumura participated as a backup dancer in two of Mano Erina's music videos, "Haru no Arashi" and "Onegai Dakara... ".? Fukumura also made her first live performance with Shugo Chara Egg! for the song "Arigatou ~Ookiku Kansha~". Afterwards, Shugo Chara Egg! disbanded.

In late 2010, Morning Musume held the 9th generation auditions, and Fukumura auditioned privately with Maji Bomber!! by Berryz Koubou. Tsunku had told Fukumura at the time that she hadn't passed the audition.

2011
On January 2, Fukumura joined Morning Musume as a ninth generation member along with Ikuta Erina, Sayashi Riho and Suzuki Kanon at the Hello! Project 2011 Winter ~Kangei Shinsen Matsuri~ concert, Tsunku had kept it a surprise that Fukumura had actually passed the 9th generation audition, when Tsunku called her name, She started to cry because her dream of joining Morning Musume had come true. She also made her debut with Morning Musume the same day in the same concert. Her debut single in Morning Musume was "Maji Desu ka Ska!".

In March, Fukumura's first e-Hello! DVD, “Greeting ~Fukumura Mizuki~", was announced. It was released on May 17th, 2011.

Fukumura starred in a stage play titled Reborn ~Inochi no Audition~ along with Niigaki Risa, Tanaka Reina, the other 9th Generation members, and Kudo Haruka.

2012
On April 18, it was announced that Tanaka Reina and Morning Musume's 9th & 10th Generation members will star in a new stage play titled Stacey’s Shoujo Saisatsu Kageki. The musical ran from June 6-12.

In July, It was announced Fukumura would be in a photobook featuring the whole 9th and 10th generation.

In September, Fukumura and the other 9th and 10th generation members began blogs. Shortly after, she dyed her hair brown, the first of the 9th generation. In October, it was announced that the ninth generation would be getting an Alo Hello photobook.

In October and November, Fukumura attended the worldwide handshake events. She traveled to Thailand, Taiwan, France and Korea with four other members of Morning Musume. She celebrated her 16th birthday in France.

On November 9, Fukumura participated in a birthday FC event, alongside Iikubo Haruna and Ishida Ayumi.

On November 15, Fukumura participated as a guest at Ishikawa Rika's FC event.

On November 23, Fukumura made a surprise appearance at Takeuchi Akari's birthday FC event. She also appeared in UTB+ magazine with Mano Erina.

2013
On January 1, Fukumura did an interview for Girls News.

On January 23rd, She will appear in Junon magazine with Michishige Sayumi, Ishida Ayumi and Oda Sakura.

Profile

 * Name: Fukumura Mizuki (譜久村聖)
 * Nicknames: Fuku-chan (ふくちゃん), Fukuhime, Mii-chan (みーちゃん), Mizu☆Pon (みず☆ポン)
 * Birthdate: October 30th, 1996 (age 16)
 * Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
 * Western Zodiac: Scorpio
 * Eastern Zodiac: Rat
 * Bloodtype: O
 * Height: 163 cm (5'4")
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2008-06-22: Egg
 * 2011-01-02: Member
 * 2011-01-02: Morning Musume Member
 * UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
 * 2011-01-02: Member
 * Years in Morning Musume: 2 Years
 * Morning Musume Color: Dark Pink
 * Hobbies: Drawing
 * Specialty: Drawing manga
 * Motto: "Have faith in people"
 * Things she won't lose: Love for H!P, love for drawing
 * Dislikes: Putting wrapping over plates
 * Favorite Food: Tapioca, coconut milk, tamagoyaki, aloe
 * Least Favorite Food: Sea urchin and ginnan
 * Favorite Phrases: "What doesn’t kill you only makes you stronger!"
 * Favorite Word: Rainbow
 * Favorite Colors: Pink and white
 * Proud Of In Hometown: Tokyo Dome, Tokyo Tower
 * Favorite Morning Musume Songs: "Lemon Iro to Milk Tea", "I WISH"
 * Looks Up To: Tsugunaga Momoko, Kamei Eri, Michishige Sayumi, Yajima Maimi,
 * Hello! Project Groups:
 * Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (2008–2011)
 * Shugo Chara Egg! (2009–2010)
 * Morning Musume (2011-)
 * Hello! Project Mobekimasu (2011-2013)

Morning Musume

 * Maji Desu ka Ska! (Debut)
 * Only you
 * Kono Chikyuu no Heiwa wo Honki de Negatterun da yo!/Kare to Issho ni Omise ga Shitai!
 * Pyocopyoco Ultra
 * Ren'ai Hunter
 * One•Two•Three/The Matenrou Show
 * Wakuteka Take a chance
 * Help me!!

Mobekimasu

 * Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku

Theater

 * [2011.10.08-17] Reborn ~Inochi no Audition~ (リボーン～命のオーディション～) (as Cleopatra)
 * [2012] Stacey's Shoujo Saisatsu Kageki (ステーシーズ 少女再殺歌劇)
 * [2012] Idol Nihonryuu ~Onna Nichibu~ (アイドル日本流～おんな日舞～)

TV Programs

 * [2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
 * [2011–2012] Hello Pro! TIME (ハロプロ！ＴＩＭＥ)
 * [2012–] Hello! SATOYAMA Life (ハロー！ＳＡＴＯＹＡＭＡライフ)

TV Dramas

 * [2012] Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen (数学♥女子学園) (as Akasaka Haru)

Internet

 * [2011] UstreaMusume

Anime

 * [2009.10.03-2010.03.27] Shugo Chara! Party (しゅごキャラ パーティー!) (as host Amulet Heart)

Films

 * [2011] Sharehouse (シェアハウス)

Music Videos

 * [2010] Mano Erina - "Haru no Arashi" (春の嵐) (as back dancer)
 * [2010] Mano Erina - "Onegai Dakara..." (お願いだから・・・) (as back dancer)

Radio

 * [2012–] Morning Musume no Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~ (モーニング娘. のモーニング女学院～放課後ミーティング～)

Magazines

 * [2012.04] U-17 Vol.22 (with Eripon, Riho, & Zukki)

Compilations

 * [2010.03.10] Guardians 4, Shugo Chara Egg!, Buono! - Shugo Chara! Song♪Best (しゅごキャラ! ソング♪ベスト) (#1 Arigatou ~Ookiku Kansha!~, #3 Watashi no Tamago, #13 Arigatou ~Ookiku Kansha!~ - Guardians 4, Shugo Chara Egg!, Buono!)
 * [2009.11.18] Guardians 4 - PARTY TIME (わたしのたまご) (#2 Watashi no Tamago)
 * [2010.01.27] Guardians 4 - Going On! (ありがとう ~大きくカンシャ!~) (#2 Arigatou ~Ookiku Kansha!~)

Solo DVDs

 * [2011.05.17] "Greeting ~Fukumura Mizuki~" (Greeting ～譜久村聖～)

Group DVDs

 * [2010.03.17] Shugo Chara! Clip♪Best (しゅごキャラ!クリップ♪ベスト) (as a part of Shugo Chara Egg!)
 * [2011.9.28] Alo-Hello! 5 Morning Musume DVD (アロハロ! 5 モーニング娘 DVD)
 * [2012.12.26] Alo-Hello! 6 Morning Musume DVD (アロハロ！6 モーニング娘. DVD)
 * [2013.01.16] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 9th ・10th Generation DVD (アロハロ！ モーニング娘. 9・10期 DVD)

Digital Photobooks

 * [2011.10.14] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 2011 (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 2011) (Mizu version)


 * [2012.12.27] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 2012 (アロハロ！モーニング娘. 2012) (Mizu version)

Group Photobooks

 * [2012.09.10] Morning Musume Kyuukies & Juukies 1st official Photo Book (モーニング娘. 9・10期 1st official Photo Book)
 * [2012.12.16] Alo-Hello! Morning Musume 09 Kyuukies (アロハロ！モーニング娘. ９期写真集)

Concert Photobooks

 * [2011.12.26] ~Takahashi Ai Sotsugyou Kinen Special~ Morning Musume Live Shashin Shuu –Concer Tour 2011 Aki Ai BELIEVE– (~高橋愛 卒業記念スペシャル~ モーニング娘. ライブ写真集 –コンサートツアー2012秋 愛BELIEVE–)
 * [2012.08.22] Niigaki Risa Mitsui Aika Sotsugyou Special Morning Musume Concert Tour 2012 Haru ~Ultra Smart~ Live Shashin Shuu (新垣里沙 光井愛佳 卒業スペシャル モーニング娘. コンサートツアー2012春 ~ウルトラスマート~ ライブ写真集)
 * [2013.02.12] Morning Musume Live Shashin Shuu 2012 Aki "Colorful Character" (モーニング娘. ライブ写真集 2012秋 「カラフルキャラクター」)

Trivia

 * She has one older brother and one younger brother.
 * Eats egg-based foods for breakfast, and drinks Acai Soymilk.
 * A wota nicknamed her Danchi Tsuma (団地妻; Apartment Wife)
 * She is a big fan of Berryz Koubou.
 * She is the second member to be left handed, first being Michishige Sayumi.
 * She has a habit of chewing ice cubes.
 * Her favorite room is the living room where her family assembles.
 * Her favorite colors are pink and white.
 * She is good at drawing, doing cartwheels, bridges, double dutch, and is quick at learning dances.
 * Her favorite animals are dogs, cats and bears, and she has a dog named Kurara.
 * She is the oldest in the 9th generation.
 * Fukumura was first presented at the Hello! Pro Kenshuusei concert in June 2008.
 * She came in second place in the “Kirarin ☆ Girl Contest 2006″.
 * While in Shugo Chara Egg!, Fukumura was "Amulet Heart". She was also the lead singer in her first song.
 * Her favorite Hello! Project costume is her Amulet Heart costume, from Shugo Chara Egg!.
 * She has loved Morning Musume since she was young.
 * When asked what aspect of her makeup she is most particular about, she replied that she prefers to look as natural as possible.
 * The first Hello Project CD she ever bought was a Minimoni CD.
 * She wants others to love Morning Musume as well as Hello! Project.
 * She auditioned for Morning Musume with Berryz Koubou's "Maji Bomber!!".
 * She was added to Morning Musume as a surprise.
 * She wanted to audition for the 8th generation, but was too young.
 * She is the second member of Morning Musume to be from Hello! Pro Kenshuusei, the first being Linlin.
 * Tsunku and fans says she has a "sex appeal".
 * It has been said by many fans that she gives firm handshakes.
 * She was the first 9th generation member to recieve an e-Hello DVD.
 * Within the 9th generation, she says she gets along with Ikuta Erina the most and has stated that they often share hotel rooms on tours.
 * Her and Ikuta Erina's pairing name is "PonPon".
 * Her fans often refer to her as "princess" or "fukuhime" because of her glamorous and calm aura.
 * She said that if she could become another member of Hello! Project, she would become Yajima Maimi.
 * She and Takeuchi Akari from S/mileage share a close friendly relationship.
 * She is good friends with Up Up Girls member Sato Ayano.
 * She is close friends with Michishige Sayumi.
 * Shares a birthday with S/mileage member Tamura Meimi, and former Coconuts Musume member Kimura Ayaka.
 * She gets nosebleeds often, and has said she gets nose bleeds from "cute H!P girls".
 * She once mistook the word Furitsuke for Whiskey.
 * She watches fireworks from her window, or from her grandfathers rooftop.
 * Her grandfather owns trains.
 * She is the first out of the 9th generation of Morning Musume to dye her hair.
 * She is one of only three current Morning Musume members to have dyed hair.
 * She took pictures of fans, and promised to not delete them.
 * She is one of the tallest Morning Musume members of the current lineup, being as tall as Michishige Sayumi.
 * She has confessed her love for Kamei Eri.
 * She came up with "Mizukingdom", "Mizuking", "Welcome to Mizukingdom" and "Team Mizukingdom", which are all popular sayings among her fans, and her fans are known as the "Mizukingdom"
 * She considers Ishida Ayumi her rival.
 * She wants fans to notice her singing and dancing skills.
 * She wants to grow her hair long, and make it curly.
 * She has recently been wearing a braid on the right-side of her hair.
 * Outside of being an idol, she'd like to design costumes and be a hair stylist for concerts.
 * Has said that if she could be reborn, she'd like to be a human again and audition for Morning Musume's 96th generation.
 * She buys crabs from the grocery store and keeps them as pets. She is up to crab #19 currently.
 * Her favorite male artist is R&B singer, Hirai Ken.
 * Her favorite ride at an amusement park is the Merry-Go-Round.
 * She has compared herself to a cat who loves sleep.
 * When she's stressed, she likes to take baths.
 * When she went on Tachigaru Go! Go! Go!, the host of the show called her "Sexy Little Devil".
 * Her favorite animes/mangas are Shugo Chara!, Nanairo Miracle, Kirarin Revolution, Naruto, Pokemon and Crayon Shin-Chan.
 * Fukumura, alongside Iikubo Haruna, Mano Erina, and Sudo Maasa, are fans of the manga Ao Haru Ride.
 * She has expressed her desire to become a frontgirl in Morning Musume.
 * So far, She has sung three duets in Morning Musume.
 * Her firm handshakes are called the "Fukumura Lock" by fans.
 * She collects Nintendo game systems, and calls herself a gaming pro.
 * In the 2012 version of Joshi Kashimashi Monogatari, Michishige Sayumi calls her the "Hello! Wota".
 * Fukumura participated in the 9th generation auditions, but didn't make it in the finals. However, she was added into 9th generation as a surprise.
 * Sometimes she goes to watch Hello! Pro Kenshuusei lessons.
 * When asked to say something that would pierce the heart of fans, she replied "A MizuKiss to all good kids!"
 * According to Michishige Sayumi, Fukumura has very soft skin.
 * Recently she has been into collecting toy Merry-go-Rounds.
 * In an episode of Hello! Satoyama Life, she was frightened over finding a spider, and grasshopper.
 * It is possible that she will be the first former Hello! Pro Kenshuusei member to become leader of Morning Musume, as well as the first of the 9th, 10th and 11th generation.
 * Her 2012 Digital Photobook is the best selling among the 9th generation, and the second behind Michishige Sayumi.
 * She often shares the position of the subvocalist together with Michishige Sayumi.
 * Her favourite english word is MIZUKINGDOM.