User blog:KouChisato/Featured Member (June 2016): Katsuta Rina

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Katsuta Rina (勝田里奈) was born on April 6, 1998 in Tokyo, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed.

On June 7, 2009 at the Newcomers Performance in Nakano Tokyo, it was announced that she and Hirano Tomomi had been added to Hello Pro Egg.

In August 14, 2011 at a joint concert, she was announced by Tsunku as one of the five sub-members of S/mileage along with Nakanishi Kana, Takeuchi Akari, Kosuga Fuyuka, and Tamura Meimi.

In October 16, 2011 at the launch event of S/mileage's new single, Tachiagirl, Tsunku announced the promotion of the four sub-members to official second generation members. Following the announcement, Katsuta, along with Takeuchi, withdrew from Hello Pro Egg.

In April 14, 2013 S/mileage 2nd Generation had a fanclub event.

In 2014, Katsuta's first solo DVD, Rina to Rina.

Her member color in ANGERME is Orange and formely color is Yellow.

For more information about Katsuta Rina please visit here.