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| − | '''Satoda Mai''' (里田まい; Legal Name: '''Tanaka Mai''' (田中まい) is a Japanese pop singer. For a long time she was the only member of the group [[Country Musume]] (now known as [[Country Girls]]). Satoda |
+ | '''Satoda Mai''' (里田まい; Legal Name: '''Tanaka Mai''' (田中まい) is a Japanese pop singer. For a long time she was the only member of the group [[Country Musume]] (now known as [[Country Girls]]). Satoda was also a former member of [[Ongaku Gatas]]. She was discovered during the [[Morning Musume]] 4th Generation Auditions in 2000, but didn't make it into the final 10. Satoda was also a member of the Hello! Project futsal team [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]], and she was captain of the Hokkaido-based futsal team, Sapporo Cerbies. |
| − | She |
+ | She was a frequent guest on the Japanese television quiz show Quiz Hexagon, which is part of Pabo, Aladdin, and Satoda Mai with Gouda Kazoku (also called Satoda Mai with Gouda Kyoudai). She is married to Tanaka Masahiro, starting pitcher for the New York Yankees. |
| − | Mai is now the general manager |
+ | Mai is now the general manager of the newly revived [[Country Girls]]. |
==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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[[File:Picture_43png.jpg|thumb|180px|Satoda Mai during the 4th generation Morning Musume auditions, 2000]] |
[[File:Picture_43png.jpg|thumb|180px|Satoda Mai during the 4th generation Morning Musume auditions, 2000]] |
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===Early Life=== |
===Early Life=== |
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| − | Satoda Mai was born on March 29, 1984 in Hokkaido, Japan |
+ | Satoda Mai was born on March 29, 1984 in Hokkaido, Japan. |
===2000-2002=== |
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On January 2, Satoda Mai announced auditions for a new [[Country Musume]] line up. |
On January 2, Satoda Mai announced auditions for a new [[Country Musume]] line up. |
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| − | On January 22, it was announced that Satoda's husband, former Tohoku Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tanaka Masahiro, signed a 7-year 155 million dollar contract to the New York Yankees after receiving offers from various teams. The next day, Satoda was featured in the cover of ''NY Daily News'' sports section, with an article that talks about her career as a "pop star." Both of them |
+ | On January 22, it was announced that Satoda's husband, former Tohoku Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tanaka Masahiro, signed a 7-year 155 million dollar contract to the New York Yankees after receiving offers from various teams. The next day, Satoda was featured in the cover of ''NY Daily News'' sports section, with an article that talks about her career as a "pop star." Both of them were expected to move to New York. |
On November 5th, Satoda Mai officially announced that she would the supervisor / general manager of the newest line-up of Country Musume, now called Country Girls. |
On November 5th, Satoda Mai officially announced that she would the supervisor / general manager of the newest line-up of Country Musume, now called Country Girls. |
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| “ | I am proud to have always called myself Country Musume even after I became the only member. Thinking of myself as a member of the group, I want to continue to watch over them from New York. | ” |
–Satoda Mai, November 2014 | ||
Satoda Mai (里田まい; Legal Name: Tanaka Mai (田中まい) is a Japanese pop singer. For a long time she was the only member of the group Country Musume (now known as Country Girls). Satoda was also a former member of Ongaku Gatas. She was discovered during the Morning Musume 4th Generation Auditions in 2000, but didn't make it into the final 10. Satoda was also a member of the Hello! Project futsal team Gatas Brilhantes H.P., and she was captain of the Hokkaido-based futsal team, Sapporo Cerbies.
She was a frequent guest on the Japanese television quiz show Quiz Hexagon, which is part of Pabo, Aladdin, and Satoda Mai with Gouda Kazoku (also called Satoda Mai with Gouda Kyoudai). She is married to Tanaka Masahiro, starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.
Mai is now the general manager of the newly revived Country Girls.
Biography
Satoda Mai, 2012
Satoda Mai, 2011
Satoda Mai, 2009
Satoda Mai, September 2008
Satoda Mai
Satoda Mai during the 4th generation Morning Musume auditions, 2000
Early Life
Satoda Mai was born on March 29, 1984 in Hokkaido, Japan.
2000-2002
Satoda Mai auditioned for the Morning Musume 3rd Tsuika Audition, but failed to make it to the final 10. In January 2002, she was added to Country Musume.
2009
On March 31, Satoda Mai, along with all the other members of the Elder Club, graduated from Hello! Project.
2012
On March 31, Satoda graduated from Gatas Brilhantes H.P. and Sapporo Cerbies.
2013
On January 2, Satoda was a surpise guest for the opening day of Hello! Project Tanjou 15 Shuunen Kinen Live 2013 Fuyu ~Viva!~, by coming on stage during the performance of the Country Musume song Uwaki na Honey Pie.
In October, Satoda was transferred from UP-FRONT PROMOTION to UP-FRONT CREATE.
2014
On January 2, Satoda Mai announced auditions for a new Country Musume line up.
On January 22, it was announced that Satoda's husband, former Tohoku Rakuten Eagles pitcher Tanaka Masahiro, signed a 7-year 155 million dollar contract to the New York Yankees after receiving offers from various teams. The next day, Satoda was featured in the cover of NY Daily News sports section, with an article that talks about her career as a "pop star." Both of them were expected to move to New York.
On November 5th, Satoda Mai officially announced that she would the supervisor / general manager of the newest line-up of Country Musume, now called Country Girls.
Profile
- Name: Satoda Mai (里田舞)
- Stage Name: Satoda Mai (里田まい)
- Legal Name: Tanaka Mai (田中舞)
- Married Date: January 26, 2012
- Family: Husband Masahiro Tanaka
- Nicknames: Sato-chan (さとちゃん), Maimai (まいまい), Maichin (まいちん)
- Birthdate: March 29, 1984
- Birthplace: Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
- Currently Resides in: New York, United States
- Height: 161.5 cm
- Blood type: A
- Western Zodiac: Aries
- Eastern Zodiac: Rat
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2002: Member
- 2009: Graduated
- UP-FRONT PROMOTION Status:
- 2002: Member
- 2013: Transferred to UP-FRONT CREATE
- UP-FRONT CREATE Status:
- 2013: Member
- Ongaku Gatas Color:
- Orange (2007-2012)
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Country Musume (2002-)
- ROMANS (2003)
- Ongaku Gatas (2007-2012)
- Shuffle Units:
- 2002: Sexy 8
- 2003: 7AIR
- 2004: H.P. All Stars
- 2005: Elegies
- Concert Units:
- Hello! Project Akagumi (2005)
- Elder Club (2006-2009)
- Other:
- Gatas Brilhantes H.P. (2003-2012)
- Pabo (2007-)
- Aladdin (2008-)
Discography
Solo DVDs
- [2007.12.26] Mai-Thai ~Love Hello! Satoda Mai DVD~ (マイタイ ～ラブハロ！里田まいDVD～)
Singles
- [2007.05.23] Oyaji no Kokoro ni Tomotta Chiisa na Hi ~Duet Version~ (オヤジの心に灯った小さな火〜デュエットバージョン〜) with Fujioka Fujimaki
- [2008.11.12] Mou Sugu Christmas (もうすぐクリスマス) with Gouda Kyoudai
- [2009.01.14] Bye Bye (バイバイ) with Gouda Kyoudai
- [2009.06.17] Don't leave me with Gouda Kazoku
- [2010.10.27] Zoku Oyaji no Kokoro ni Tomotta Chiisa na Hi (続・オヤジの心に灯った小さな火) with Fujioka Fujimaki
Singles Participated In
Country Musume
- Iroppoi Onna ~SEXY BABY~
- BYE BYE Saigo no Yoru
- Uwaki na Honey Pie
- Senpai ~LOVE AGAIN~
- Shining Itoshiki Anata
Ongaku Gatas
Sexy 8
7AIR
ROMANS
H.P. All Stars
Elegies
Pabo
Aladdin
- Hi wa, Mata Noboru
Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers
Publications
Solo Photobooks
- [2003.10.04] Satoda Mai (里田まい )
- [2007.03.21] my life
- [2007.11.07] Satoda Mai no Obaka Densetsu (里田まいのおバカ伝説)
- [2007.12.26] Mai-Thai (マイタイ)
Books
- [2009.12.17] Satoda Mai Official Book Hitori Dakedo Country Musume Desu (里田まいオフィシャルブック ひとりだけどカントリー娘。です)
- [2011.08.08] Sekaiichi Oishii Gohan no Tabekata (世界一おいしいごはんの食べ方)
See Also
- Gallery:Satoda Mai
Honorary Titles
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Preceded by |
Leader of Pabo |
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External Links
- Official Profile: UP-FRONT CREATE, UP-FRONT AGENCY (Archived)
- Satoda Mai Official Blog "Satoda Mai no Satoda"
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