Yamaga Kanae

Yamaga Kanae (山賀香菜恵) is a former member of Hello! Project as a Hello! Pro Kenshuusei. She was first introduced at a Fan Club event in November 2011 alongside Oda Sakura. She left Hello! Pro Kenshuusei in August 2012.



Profile

 * Name: Yamaga Kanae (山賀香菜恵)
 * Nickname: Sanchan (さんちゃん)
 * Birthdate: May 15, 1995 (age 17)
 * Birthplace: Tochigi, Japan
 * Blood type: O
 * Specialty: Cartwheels
 * Looks Up To: Mano Erina, Nishino Kana
 * Hello! Project groups: 
 * Hello! Pro Kenshuusei (2011–2012)

History
Yamaga participated in the S/mileage audition, but failed to make the cut and was later added to Hello! Pro Kenshuusei by Tsunku himself.

It was affirmed by many fans that Yamaga is a very good dancer, but also a better singer and that she hits high notes very well. Yamaga has since withdrew from the Kenshuusei program.

Trivia

 * She is the second member of Hello! Project to be from Tochigi prefecture.
 * She participated in the 2011 S/mileage audition, and made it to the final round. *Her number was #716.
 * Has said she was moved by Mano Erina when watching her concert DVD.
 * Likes Nishino Kana.
 * She was the oldest out of all the Hello! Pro Kenshuusei during her time within the group.
 * Was praised as having the best cartwheels in class at school.
 * On a rainy day she would watch anime at home or sing the song "LOVE Namida Iro" by Matsuura Aya.
 * There are rumors that Yamaga has left Hello! Pro Kenshuusei, and she has been inactive.
 * She had said she wanted to stay in Hello Project, even when Mano Erina graduates.