Shimamura Uta

"I don’t have a rival, its more like I am my own rival."

- Shimamura Uta, January 2015

Shimamura Uta (島村嬉唄) is a Japanese pop singer, formerly signed under Hello! Project. She is a former member of Country Girls.

On June 12, 2015, it was announced that she had left Country Girls and Hello! Project due to contract issues.

Early Life
Shimamura Uta was born on June 24, 2000 in Kanagawa, Japan.

2014
In mid-2014, Shimamura participated in the Morning Musume '14  Audition! after her mother submitted the audition form for her. She made it to the fourth round (training camp), but was not selected to join the group.

On November 5, it was announced that Shimamura was added to the new Country Musume unit, now called Country Girls, alongside Inaba Manaka, Yamaki Risa, Morito Chisaki and Ozeki Mai.

2015
On June 12, it was announced Shimamura had withdrawn from Country Girls and Hello! Project due to disagreements about her contract between management and her family.

On June 15, a video titled "Minna-san e no Uta" with the description "message", appeared on YouTube of Shimamura singing "Garnet" by Oku Hanako. She can be heard apologizing and crying at the end of the song.

Personal Life
Family= Shimamura's mother is 1/4 Italian and a former member of idol group Spa Girl. She is 1/8 Italian. She owns a pet dog named Popo.

When Shimamura joined Country Girls in November 2014, she was a second year middle school student. As of April 2015, she is currently attending her third year of middle school.
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The following list are notable friendships Shimamura Uta has acquired:
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 * Ozeki Mai: Within Country Girls, Shimamura got along best with Ozeki Mai, they had met and became friends during the Morning Musume '14 (Golden) Audition!.

Shimamura's given name, "Uta", means happy (嬉; u) and song (唄; ta). It's a feminine Japanese given name and surname.
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Profile

 * Name: Shimamura Uta (島村嬉唄)
 * Nickname: Uta-chan (うたちゃん)
 * Birthdate: June 24, 2000
 * Birthplace: Kanagawa, Japan
 * Blood type: O
 * Height: 151cm
 * Hello! Project Status:
 * 2014-11-05: Country Girls Member
 * 2015-06-12: Resigned
 * Country Girls Color: Daisy
 * Hello! Project groups:
 * Country Girls (2014-2015)

Magazines

 * [2015.02.09] BOMB (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Ozeki Mai)
 * [2015.02.20] CD Journal (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Ozeki Mai)
 * [2015.02.24] B.L.T (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Ozeki Mai)
 * [2015.02.28] Gekkan Entame (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Ozeki Mai)
 * [2015.03.06] BIG ONE GIRLS (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Ozeki Mai)
 * [2015.03.19] Shukan Famitsu (with Yamaki Risa, Inaba Manaka, Morito Chisaki, Ozeki Mai)

Trivia

 * See Also: List:Shimamura Uta Other Q&As


 * Her specialties are becoming liked by animals, illustrations, and singing ballads.
 * Her hobbies are classical ballet, karaoke, games, and snorkeling.
 * Her favorite colors are White, pink, red, and yellow.
 * Her favorite sport is short-distance run.
 * Her motto is "Ichigo ichie" (一期一会; One time, one meeting).
 * She looks up to Natsuyaki Miyabi, Sayashi Riho, Michishige Sayumi, Tsugunaga Momoko, and Satoda Mai.
 * She was the first member of Country Girls to be from Kanagawa prefecture.