Sakurai Rio (櫻井梨央) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as the sole 16th generation member of Morning Musume.
Biography[]
Early Life[]
Sakurai Rio was born on November 11, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan.
2020[]
Sakurai participated in the ANGERME ONLY ONE Audition ~Watashi wo Tsukuru no wa Watashi~, but did not pass.
2022[]
On June 29, it was announced on a special video of the Hello! Project Station that Sakurai had passed the final round of the Hello! Project "Morning Musume '22" "Juice=Juice" Goudou Shin Member Audition, becoming a member of Morning Musume.[1]
On November 17, she celebrated 17th birthday event called Morning Musume '22 Sakurai Rio Birthday Event. It the two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
2023[]
On June 29, she released her first solo photobook, Rio 17sai.
On November 13, she celebrated 18th birthday event called Morning Musume '23 Sakurai Rio Birthday Event. It the two shows at LANDMARK HALL.
Personal Life[]
She has a younger brother. She also has a pet medium poodle named 'Knight' that can also be called 'Night' because of its black color.[2]
When Sakurai joined Morning Musume, she was in her second year of high school.
Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Sakurai Rio:
- Rairii (らいりぃ): Her nickname as a member of Morning Musume. Given to her by Oda Sakura.
- Rii-chan (りーちゃん): Second nickname as a member of Morning Musume.
The following list are notable friendships Sakurai Rio has acquired:
- Nonaka Miki: She gets along well with Nonaka Miki, her mentor in the group, and they often hang out together.
Profile[]
- Name: Sakurai Rio (櫻井梨央)
- Nicknames: Rairii (らいりー), Riley, Rii-chan (りーちゃん)
- Birthdate: November 11, 2005
- Birthplace: Tokyo, Japan
- Blood Type: O
- Western Zodiac: Scorpio
- Eastern Zodiac: Rooster
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2022-06-29: Morning Musume member
- UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2022-06-29: Member
- Morning Musume Member Color:
- Milk Tea
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Morning Musume (2022-present)
Publications[]
- Main article: Sakurai Rio/Publications
Solo Photobooks[]
- [2023.06.29] Rio 17sai
Works[]
Internet[]
- [2022–] Hello! Project Station
- [2022–] Upcoming
- [2022–] OMAKE CHANNEL
Trivia[]
- She shares a birthday with former Morning Musume member Tanaka Reina.
- Her given name Rio uses the same exact kanji as former Kobushi Factory member Fujii Rio.
- Her audition number was 174.
- Despite curry rice being her favorite food, she prefers butter chicken curry rice since she can't eat hot curries.
- She lived in Hyogo for 4 years before permanently moving to Tokyo.
- She loves dogs.
Honorary Titles[]
Honorary Titles | ||
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Preceded by Yamazaki Mei |
Youngest member of Morning Musume June 29, 2022 – May 23, 2023 |
Succeeded by Yumigeta Ako |
References[]
- ↑ "「モーニング娘。'22」「Juice=Juice」新メンバー決定のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-06-29.
- ↑ "愛犬登場" (in Japanese). Sakurai Rio's Official Blog. 2022-07-15
- ↑ A message from Rio Sakurai (Video). Uploaded by Hello! Project Link Official Facebook Page. 2022-12-21