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|Box title = Tokunaga Chinami<br>徳永千奈美
 
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|name = Tokunaga Chinami
|Image file = MottoTokunaga.jpg
 
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|jpname = {{Kana|徳永|とくなが}}{{Kana|千奈美|ちなみ}}
|Image size = 220px
 
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|image = tokunaga-aug2015.jpg
|Row 1 title = Also known as
 
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|caption = Tokunaga Chinami, August 2015
|Row 1 info = Tōkuri-na, Chinacchan, Chii-chan (ちーちゃん), Toku-san (徳さん), Chinako (ちなこ), China (ちな), Chii (ちい)
 
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|nickname = {{Nihongo|Chii-san|ちーさん}}<br>{{Nihongo|Toku-san|徳さん}}<br>{{Nihongo|China|ちな}}
|Row 2 title = Born
 
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|birthdate = {{Birth date and age|1992|05|22}}
|Row 2 info = May 22, 1992 (age 21)
 
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|birthplace = {{residence|Kanagawa|Japan}}
|Row 3 title = Origin
 
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|bloodtype = O
|Row 3 info = Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
 
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|zodiac = {{Zodiac|05|22}}
|Row 4 title = Genre(s)
 
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|height = 164cm
|Row 4 info = Japanese pop
 
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|shoesize =
|Row 5 title = Occupation(s)
 
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|genre = J-Pop
|Row 5 info = Singer
 
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|occupation = Idol, Singer, Actress, Model, Hello! Project Advisor
|Row 6 title = Years active
 
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|active = 2002-present<br>({{age|2002|06|30}} years)
|Row 6 info = 2002–present
 
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|agency = {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}} (2002-2012)<br>{{ufg|UP-FRONT PROMOTION}} (2012-present)
|Row 7 title = Label(s)
 
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|label = {{ufg|UP-FRONT WORKS}}<br>[[PICCOLO TOWN]] (2002-2015)
|Row 7 info = Piccolo Town
 
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|group1 = Berryz Koubou
|Row 8 title = Associated acts
 
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|mcolor1 = {{color box|#ff8c00}} Orange
|Row 8 info = [[Berryz Koubou]], [[Hello! Project Kids]], [[ZYX|ZYX-α]], [[Hello! Project Mobekimasu|Mobekimasu]], [[DIY♡]], [[Hello! Project MobekisuJ|MobekisuJ]], [[Mellowquad]]
 
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|join1 = January 14, 2004
|Row 9 title = Website
 
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|days1 = 11 Years, 1 Month, 17 Days
|Row 9 info = [http://www.helloproject.com/ Hello! Project.com]}}
 
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|graduate1 = March 3, 2015
'''Tokunaga Chinami&nbsp;'''(徳永千奈美) is a Japanese pop singer and idol of [[Hello! Project]]. She is a member of [[Berryz Koubou]], [[DIY♡]], and [[Mellowquad]].
 
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|debutsingle1 = [[Anata Nashide wa Ikite Yukenai]]
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|lastsingle1 = [[Romance wo Katatte / Towa no Uta]]
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|acts = [[Hello! Project Kids]], [[Berryz Koubou]], [[H.P. All Stars]], [[ZYX|ZYX-α]], [[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]], [[Hello! Project Mobekimasu|Mobekimasu]], [[BeriKyuu]], [[DIY♡]], [[Mellowquad]], [[UP-FRONT GROUP Telework Gasshou]]
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|blog = {{BlogLink|ameblo|tokunaga-chinami-blog|Tokunaga Chinami Official Blog}}
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|instagram = {{Instagram|chinami.tokunaga}}
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|autograph = {{MB/Autograph|Chinami's Autograph|Tokunagaofficialautograph.png|color = #000000}}
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}}'''Tokunaga Chinami''' (徳永千奈美) is a Japanese idol, actress, and model managed by {{ufg|UP-FRONT PROMOTION}}. She is a former member of [[Hello! Project]], having joined as a member of [[Hello! Project Kids]] in 2002 and later debuting as a member of [[Berryz Koubou]] in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of [[ZYX|ZYX-α]], [[BeriKyuu]], [[DIY♡]], and [[Mellowquad]].
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She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou. Since then, she has been on hiatus as of November 25, 2015 to study abroad and learn English.
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==Biography==
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[[File:2e942155ccc55bf43e825bc47b78613e4eb3eb10.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Kanjuku Berryz Koubou The Final Completion Box|January 2015]]]]
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[[File:Ec3awDtx3jDdjhC5PTMCcKmJb7srqaKzSrBJhaPE.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Romance wo Katatte / Towa no Uta|November 2014]]]]
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[[File:Chinami00.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Otona na no yo! / 1oku 3zenman Sou Diet Oukoku|February 2014]]]]
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[[File:MottoTokunaga.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Motto Zutto Issho ni Itakatta / ROCK Erotic|October 2013]]]]
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[[File:Chinami9kai.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Berryz Mansion 9kai|January 2013]]]]
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[[File:Chinamiwant.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[WANT!|December 2012]]]]
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[[File:CCSCHINAMI1.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[cha cha SING|July 2012]]]]
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[[File:Tokunaga-chinami-3.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku|October 2011]]]]
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[[File:Tokunaga_01_imgaa.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Heroine ni Narou ka!|March 2011]]]]
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[[File:TokunagaMajiBomber.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Maji Bomber!!|July 2010]]]]
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[[File:Tokunaga_01_img.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Otakebi Boy WAO! / Tomodachi wa Tomodachi Nanda!| March 2010]]]]
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[[File:HolixD.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama / Ryuusei Boy|November 2009]]]]
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[[File:Toku1stbest.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Berryz Koubou Special Best Vol.1|January 2009]]]]
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[[File:Tokunonkeydance.jpg|thumb|[[Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance|July 2008]]]]
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[[File:Tokukataomoi.jpg|thumb|[[Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi|November 2007]]]]
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[[File:Toku4thalbum.jpg|thumb|[[4th Ai no Nanchara Shisuu|August 2007]]]]
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[[File:10017171912_s.jpg|thumb|[[Munasawagi Scarlet|December 2006]]]]
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[[File:Chinagyagu2.jpg|thumb|[[Gag 100kaibun Aishite Kudasai|November 2005]]]]
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[[File:69518.jpg|thumb|[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!|December 2004]]]]
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[[File:83725.jpg|thumb|[[Koinu Dan no Monogatari|December 2002]]]]
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===Early Life===
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Tokunaga Chinami was born on May 22, 1992 in Kanagawa, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed.
   
==History==
 
[[File:TokunagaGolden.jpg|thumb|Tokunaga Chinami, [[Golden Chinatown/Sayonara Usotsuki no Watashi|June 2013]]]]
 
[[File:Asianchii.jpg|thumb|[[Asian Celebration|Tokunaga Chinami, March 2013]]]]
 
[[File:Chinami9kai.jpg|thumb|[[Berryz Mansion 9 Kai|Tokunaga Chinami, January 2013]]]]
 
[[File:Chinamiwant.jpg|thumb|[[WANT!|Tokunaga Chinami, December 2012]]]]
 
[[File:CCSCHINAMI1.jpg|thumb|[[cha cha SING|Tokunaga Chinami, July 2012]]]]
 
[[File:BEGENKICHINAMI1.jpg|thumb|[[Be Genki (Naseba Naru!)|Tokunaga Chinami, March 2012]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga_01_img30.jpg|thumb|[[Ai no Album 8|Tokunaga Chinami, January 2012]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga-chinami-3.jpg|thumb|[[Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku|Tokunaga Chinami, October 2011]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga-chinami-1122.jpg|thumb|[[Aa, Yo ga Akeru|Tokunaga Chinami, August 2011]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga-chinami2011.5.jpg|thumb|[[Ai no Dangan|Tokunaga Chinami, June 2011]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga-chinami-2804.jpg|thumb|[[7 Berryz Times|Tokunaga Chinami, March 2011]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga_01_imgaa.jpg|thumb|[[Heroine ni Narou ka!|Tokunaga Chinami, March 2011]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga_01_imga.jpg|thumb|[[Shining Power|Tokunaga Chinami, November 2010]]]]
 
[[File:TokunagaMajiBomber.jpg|thumb|[[Maji Bomber!!|Tokunaga Chinami, July 2010]]]]
 
[[File:Tokunaga_01_img.jpg|thumb|[[Otakebi Boy WAO! / Tomodachi wa Tomodachi Nanda!|Tokunaga Chinami, March 2010]]]]
 
[[File:HolixD.jpg|thumb|[[Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama/Ryuusei Boy|Tokunaga Chinami, November 2009]]]]
 
[[File:Tokudakishimete.jpg|thumb|[[Dakishimete Dakishimete|Tokunaga Chinami, March 2009]]]]
 
[[File:Toku1stbest.jpg|thumb|[[Berryz Koubou Special Best Vol.1|Tokunaga Chinami, January 2009]]]]
 
[[File:Tokumadayade.jpg|thumb|[[MADAYADE|Tokunaga Chinami, November 2008]]]]
 
[[File:Toku5thalbum.jpg|thumb|[[5(FIVE)|Tokunaga Chinami, September 2008]]]]
 
 
===2002===
 
===2002===
Tokunaga Chinami joined Hello! Project after successfully passing the [[Hello! Project Kids]] Audition.
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On June 30, Tokunaga Chinami joined Hello! Project after successfully passing the [[Hello! Project Kids]] Audition along with 14 other girls.<ref name="hpkidshm">''[[Hello! Morning]]''. Broadcast Date: 2002-06-30.</ref>
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===2004===
 
===2004===
In 2004, she was one of the eight members selected to form [[Berryz Koubou]].
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In 2004, she was one of the eight members selected to form [[Berryz Koubou]].<ref>Tsunku. "[http://www.tsunku.net/officialcommentdetail.php?@DB_ID@=13 『Berryz工房』(ベリーズこうぼう)誕生について]" (in Japanese). Tsunku Official Website. 2003-01-15.</ref>
   
 
She was a member of [[Little Gatas]] and [[Mix Gatas]] and was added to [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] in 2007.
 
She was a member of [[Little Gatas]] and [[Mix Gatas]] and was added to [[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] in 2007.
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===2008===
 
===2008===
 
In 2008, her cellphone was stolen and several pictures were leaked out to the internet.
 
In 2008, her cellphone was stolen and several pictures were leaked out to the internet.
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===2009===
 
===2009===
 
At the spring concert in Tokyo ([[Berryz Koubou Concert Tour 2009 Haru ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~]]), on April 5 it was reported that Tokunaga collapsed on stage. A short while after Tokunaga collapsed, fellow member [[Tsugunaga Momoko]] came out on stage and said that “Chinami just got over enthusiastic and used up too much energy, but she will be fine”. A recording of Tsugunaga’s message has confirmed the news.
 
At the spring concert in Tokyo ([[Berryz Koubou Concert Tour 2009 Haru ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~]]), on April 5 it was reported that Tokunaga collapsed on stage. A short while after Tokunaga collapsed, fellow member [[Tsugunaga Momoko]] came out on stage and said that “Chinami just got over enthusiastic and used up too much energy, but she will be fine”. A recording of Tsugunaga’s message has confirmed the news.
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===2012===
 
===2012===
On July 20, it was announced that Tokunaga, [[Yajima Maimi]], [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]], [[Nakajima Saki]] and [[Iikubo Haruna]] were chosen to form the unit [[DIY♡]].
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On July 20, it was announced that Tokunaga, [[Yajima Maimi]], [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]], [[Nakajima Saki]] and [[Iikubo Haruna]] were chosen to form the unit [[DIY♡]].<ref>[http://www.tokyohive.com/article/2012/07/two-new-hello-project-units-formed "Two new Hello! Project units formed"]. tokyohive. 2012-07-21.</ref> The unit released an indies single, titled "[[Forefore ~Forest For Rest~ / Boys be ambitious!]]" (with [[GREEN FIELDS]]), on November 7.
   
 
===2013===
 
===2013===
 
On March 2, at [[Hello! Project Haru no Dai Kansha Hinamatsuri Festival 2013|SATOYAMA e Ikou! ~Forest For Rest~]], Tokunaga was announced a member of the new [[SATOUMI movement]] unit, [[Mellowquad]], along with fellow [[Berryz Koubou]] member [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]] and [[℃-ute]]'s [[Yajima Maimi]] and [[Okai Chisato]].
 
On March 2, at [[Hello! Project Haru no Dai Kansha Hinamatsuri Festival 2013|SATOYAMA e Ikou! ~Forest For Rest~]], Tokunaga was announced a member of the new [[SATOUMI movement]] unit, [[Mellowquad]], along with fellow [[Berryz Koubou]] member [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]] and [[℃-ute]]'s [[Yajima Maimi]] and [[Okai Chisato]].
   
On May 22, Tokunaga had her birthday event, titled "there My 21 Birthd Party.night!"
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On May 22, Tokunaga had her birthday event, titled [[Berryz Koubou 3EVENTS DVD|Tokunaga Chinami Birthday Event ~there My 21 Birthd Party.night~]].
   
 
On May 26, Tokunaga appeared on the cover of the magazine ''Rod & Reel''. This is her first time being on the cover of a magazine by herself.
 
On May 26, Tokunaga appeared on the cover of the magazine ''Rod & Reel''. This is her first time being on the cover of a magazine by herself.
   
On June 8, Tokunaga's twitter account was closed.
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On June 8, Tokunaga's Twitter account was closed.
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===2014===
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On May 22, Tokunaga celebrated her 22nd birthday. The special event was called Berryz Koubou ~Tokunaga Chinami Birthday Event 2014~, the event featured two performances in Tokyo.
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===2015===
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On March 3, Tokunaga graduated from [[Berryz Koubou]] and Hello! Project, along with the rest of the group. After graduating, she and [[Shimizu Saki]] became Hello! Project Advisors.<ref>"[http://www.helloproject.com/news/2525/ Berryz工房について]" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2015-02-27.</ref>
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On April 30, Tokunaga began co-hosting the Hello! Project show [[GREEN ROOM]] alongside fellow former Berryz Koubou member [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]].
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On May 4, she attended [[Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~]] as a judge.
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In November 25, it was announced by {{Ufg|UP-FRONT PROMOTION}}'s representative director that Tokunaga would halt her position as a Hello! Project advisor to study abroad and learn English.<ref>"[http://www.helloproject.com/news/3897/ 徳永千奈美に関するお知らせ]" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2015-11-25.</ref> Tokunaga herself stated in a blog post that she would be leaving in mid-December.<ref>"[http://ameblo.jp/tokunaga-chinami-blog/entry-12099383902.html 未来のお知らせ!]" (in Japanese). Tokunaga Chinami Official Blog. 2015-11-25.</ref>
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===2017===
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On June 12, Tokunaga returned to Japan in order to get a driver's license so she would able to drive while living abroad, but she failed the exam on her first try. It was not until November 1, that she announced she had finally received her license and would study abroad once more.<ref>"[https://ameblo.jp/tokunaga-chinami-blog/entry-12282968282.html Japan]" (in Japanese). Tokunaga Chinami Official Blog. 2017-06-12.</ref><ref>"[https://ameblo.jp/tokunaga-chinami-blog/entry-12324151072.html 楽しみ〜♩]" (in Japanese). Tokunaga Chinami Official Blog. 2018-11-01.</ref>
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===2018===
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On February 6, Tokunaga announced she was in New York City training as an official [[Wikipedia:National Basketball Association|NBA]] ambassador for RakutenTV, who made a deal with the NBA for exclusive online distribution rights in Japan.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/Be0JeNQgDNI/</ref> She would be working alongside [[Morning Musume|Morning Musume '18]] member [[Nonaka Miki]], who was revealed to be an ambassador the day before.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/Be1Lk-RnUby/</ref> On February 18, she announced she was the ambassador for the Cleveland Cavaliers.<ref>https://www.instagram.com/p/BfW-2PIgDLN/</ref>
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==Personal Life==
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<tabber>Family=
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Tokunaga's parents are divorced and she uses her mother's maiden name. Her birth name is rumoured to be Suzuki Chinami. She has an older sister and two younger sisters.
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She also has a pet dog named [[Side:Root|Root]].
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|-|Education=
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When Tokunaga joined [[Hello! Project Kids]], she was a fourth year elementary school student.<ref name="hpkidshm" /> She graduated from high school in March 2011.
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|-|Name Meaning=
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Tokunaga's given name, "Chinami", means thousand (千; chi), a kind of plant (奈; na) and beauty (美; mi). It's a feminine Japanese given name and surname.
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|-|Nicknames=
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Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Tokunaga Chinami:
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*'''Chii-san''' (ちーさん): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.
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</tabber>
   
 
==Profile==
 
==Profile==
 
<tabber>Stats=
 
<tabber>Stats=
 
*'''Name:''' Tokunaga Chinami (徳永千奈美)
 
*'''Name:''' Tokunaga Chinami (徳永千奈美)
*'''Birthdate:''' May 22, 1992 (age 21)
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*'''Birthdate:''' {{Birthday|1992|05|22|}}
*'''Nickname:''' Chinami, Tokkuriina, Chinacchan, Chii-chan Chii-chan (ちーちゃん), Toku-san (徳さん), Chinako (ちな), China (ちな), Chii (ちい)
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*'''Nickname:''' Chii-san (ちーん), Toku-san (徳さん), China (ちな), Chinami, Tokkuriina, Chinacchan, Chii-chan Chii-chan (ちーちゃん), Chinako (ちな), Chii (ちい)
 
*'''Blood Type:''' O
 
*'''Blood Type:''' O
 
*'''Birthplace:''' Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
 
*'''Birthplace:''' Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan
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**2002-06-30: Member
 
**2002-06-30: Member
 
**2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
 
**2004-01-14: Berryz Koubou Member
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**2015-03-03: Graduated
*'''Years in Berryz Koubou:''' 9 Years
 
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*'''{{ufg|UP-FRONT GROUP}} Status:'''
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**2002-06-30: Joined {{ufg|UP-FRONT AGENCY}}
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**2012-10-01: Transferred to {{ufg|UP-FRONT PROMOTION}}
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**2015-11-25: Hiatus
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*'''Years in Berryz Koubou:''' 10 Years
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*'''Official Kaomoji:''' 从*´∇`)
 
*'''Berryz Koubou Color:'''
 
*'''Berryz Koubou Color:'''
**<span style="color:deepskyblue">'''Light Blue'''</span> (2005-2006)
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**{{color box|#00bbff}} Light Blue (2005-2006)
**<span style="color:#FF9933">'''Orange'''</span> (2005, 2007-present)
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**{{color box|#ff8c00}} Orange (2005, 2007-2015)
 
*'''DIY♡ Color:'''
 
*'''DIY♡ Color:'''
**<span style="color:yellow">'''Yellow'''</span> (2012)
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**{{color box|#FFFF00}} Yellow (2012)
**<span style="color:#A300FF">'''Purple'''</span> (2012-present)
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**{{color box|#A300FF}} Purple (2012-2015)
 
*'''Hello! Project Groups:'''
 
*'''Hello! Project Groups:'''
**[[Hello! Project Kids]] (2002-)
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**[[Hello! Project Kids]] (2002-2015)
**[[Berryz Koubou]] (2004–)
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**[[Berryz Koubou]] (2004–2015)
**[[ZYX|ZYX-α]] (2009-)
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**[[BeriKyuu]] (2011-2015)
**[[Hello! Project Mobekimasu]] (2011-2013)
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**[[DIY♡]] (2012-2015)
**[[Hello! Project MobekisuJ]] (2013-)
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**[[Mellowquad]] (2013-2015)
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*'''Shuffle Units:'''
**[[BeriKyuu]] (2011-)
 
**[[DIY♡]] (2012-)
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**[[H.P. All Stars]] (2004)
**[[Mellowquad]] (2013-)
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**[[ZYX|ZYX-α]] (2009-2011)
 
*'''Concert Units:'''
 
*'''Concert Units:'''
 
**[[Hello! Project Shirogumi]] (2005)
 
**[[Hello! Project Shirogumi]] (2005)
**[[Wonderful Hearts]] (2006–)
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**[[Wonderful Hearts]] (2006–2010)
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**[[Hello! Project Mobekimasu]] (2010–2013)
*'''Shuffle Units:'''
 
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*'''Other Groups:'''
**2004: [[H.P. All Stars]]
 
*'''Other:'''
 
 
**[[Little Gatas]] (2004–2007)
 
**[[Little Gatas]] (2004–2007)
 
**[[Mix Gatas]] (2006)
 
**[[Mix Gatas]] (2006)
 
**[[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] (2007–2009)
 
**[[Gatas Brilhantes H.P.]] (2007–2009)
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**[[Ganbarou Nippon Ai wa Katsu Singers]] (2011)
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**[[UP-FRONT GROUP Telework Gasshou]] (2020)
 
|-|Q&A=
 
|-|Q&A=
 
*'''Favorite Brand/Designer:''' Kaparua
 
*'''Favorite Brand/Designer:''' Kaparua
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*'''Weak Points:''' Being fickle.
 
*'''Weak Points:''' Being fickle.
 
*'''Favorite Subject:''' Homeroom.
 
*'''Favorite Subject:''' Homeroom.
*'''Favorite Animal:''' Monkeys.
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*'''Favorite Animal:''' Dogs and Elephants.
 
*'''Favovite Colors:''' Red, Yellow, Orange.
 
*'''Favovite Colors:''' Red, Yellow, Orange.
 
*'''Favorite Songs in the Past:''' "Dango 3 Kyoudai" by Hayami Kentarou and Shigemori Ayumi (with Hidamari Kids and Dango Chorus), "Zurui Onna" by Sharam Q, "Ai no Shirushi" by PUFFY.
 
*'''Favorite Songs in the Past:''' "Dango 3 Kyoudai" by Hayami Kentarou and Shigemori Ayumi (with Hidamari Kids and Dango Chorus), "Zurui Onna" by Sharam Q, "Ai no Shirushi" by PUFFY.
 
*'''Current Favorite Songs:''' "Stay" by Miley Cyrus, "GOOD LUCKY!!!" By Gucky, "Aitai" by Yuzu
 
*'''Current Favorite Songs:''' "Stay" by Miley Cyrus, "GOOD LUCKY!!!" By Gucky, "Aitai" by Yuzu
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*'''Rival''': [[Yajima Maimi]]
|-|Hello! Project Daihyakka (2004) Details=
 
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|-|More=
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;Hello! Project Daihyakka (2004) Details
 
*'''Hobby''': Sleeping
 
*'''Hobby''': Sleeping
 
*'''Special skill''': Badminton, making crossed eyes, laughing
 
*'''Special skill''': Badminton, making crossed eyes, laughing
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*'''Favorite song''': "Momoiro Kataomoi" (Matsuura Aya)
 
*'''Favorite song''': "Momoiro Kataomoi" (Matsuura Aya)
 
*'''Charm point''': Eyes, smiling face
 
*'''Charm point''': Eyes, smiling face
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*[2010.01] '''Nation Junior Magazine''' (Thailand)
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:1. ''Is it hard for teenagers working in the entertainment industry?'':
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::I don't find it hard because I really love what I am doing. The only difficult thing is waking up early in the morning.
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:2. ''What has been the most impressive moment of your career?'':
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::We've had many great experiences since we started the band but my most impressive moment was our concert at Saitama Super Arena (one of the best stadiums in Japan). It was such a very happy moment for me
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:3. ''What are your goals?'':
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::To play our own concert at Budoukan, one of the greatest stadiums in Japan.
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:4. ''Where do you see yourself in 50 years?'':
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::Still living a colorful life: fashion, my smile and my feelings will all be colorful.
 
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==Singles Participated In==
 
===Berryz Koubou===
 
*[[Anata Nashi de wa Ikite Yukenai]]
 
*[[Fighting Pose wa Date ja Nai!]]
 
*[[Piriri to Yukou!]]
 
*[[Happiness ~Koufuku Kangei!~]]
 
*[[Koi no Jubaku]]
 
*[[Special Generation]]
 
*[[Nanchuu Koi wo Yatteruu YOU KNOW?]]
 
*[[21ji Made no Cinderella]]
 
*[[Gag 100 Kaibun Aishite Kudasai]]
 
*[[Jiriri Kiteru]]
 
*[[Waracchaou yo BOYFRIEND]]
 
*[[Munasawagi Scarlet]]
 
*[[VERY BEAUTY]]
 
*[[Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba]]
 
*[[Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi]]
 
*[[Dschinghis Khan]]
 
*[[Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance]]
 
*[[MADAYADE]]
 
*[[Dakishimete Dakishimete]]
 
*[[Seishun Bus Guide/Rival]]
 
*[[Watashi no Mirai no Danna-sama/Ryuusei Boy]]
 
*[[Otakebi Boy WAO! / Tomodachi wa Tomodachi Nanda!]]
 
*[[Maji Bomber!!]]
 
*[[Shining Power]]
 
*[[Heroine ni Narou ka!]]
 
*[[Ai no Dangan]]
 
*[[Makeruna Wasshoi!]] (Bekimasu)
 
*[[Aa, Yo ga Akeru]]
 
*[[Amazuppai Haru ni Sakura Saku]] ([[BeriKyuu]])
 
*[[Busu ni Naranai Tetsugaku]] ([[Hello! Project Mobekimasu]])
 
*[[Be Genki (Naseba Naru!)]]
 
*[[Chou HAPPY SONG]] (BeriKyuu)
 
*[[cha cha SING]]
 
*[[WANT!]]
 
*[[Asian Celebration]]
 
*[[Golden Chinatown/Sayonara Usotsuki no Watashi]]
 
*[[Motto Zutto Issho ni Itakatta/ROCK Erotic]]
 
 
===H.P. ALL STARS===
 
*[[ALL FOR ONE & ONE FOR ALL!]]
 
 
===DIY♡===
 
*[[Forefore ~Forest For Rest~/Boys be ambitious!|Forefore ~Forest For Rest~]]
 
===Mellowquad===
 
*[[Lady Mermaid / Eiya-sa! Brother / Kaigan Seisou Danshi|Eiya-sa! Brother]]
 
   
 
==Discography==
 
==Discography==
  +
:''See also: [[List:Tokunaga Chinami Discography Featured In]]''
===Group Songs===
 
*[2006.07.05] [[3 Natsu Natsu Mini Berryz|Chu! Natsu Party]] <small>([[3nin Matsuri]] cover; with [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]] and [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
 
*[2007.08.01] [[4th Ai no Nanchara Shisuu|Omoitattara Kichi Desse!]] <small>(with [[Sudo Maasa]] and [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
 
*[2008.09.10] [[5(FIVE)|Kono Yubi Tomare!]] <small>(with [[Tsugunaga Momoko]] and [[Sudo Maasa]])</small>
 
*[2008.09.10] [[5(FIVE)|CLAP!]] <small>(with [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]] and [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
 
*[2008.09.10] [[5(FIVE)|Yume wo Hitotsubu ~Berryz Kamen Ending Theme~]] <small>(with [[Shimizu Saki]], [[Sudo Maasa]], and [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
 
*[2010.03.31] [[6th Otakebi Album|Yakimochi wo Kudasai!]] <small>(with [[Shimizu Saki]] and [[Sugaya Risako]])</small>
 
*[2012.02.22] [[Ai no Album 8|Renai Moyou]] <small>(with [[Sudo Maasa]], [[Kumai Yurina]], and [[Sugaya Risako]])</small>
 
*[2013.01.30] [[Berryz Mansion 9 Kai|Nanda Kanda de Ii Kanji!]] <small>(with [[Sudo Maasa]])</small>
 
   
 
===Solo DVDs===
 
===Solo DVDs===
  +
*[2012.10.13] [[Orange]]
[[File:Orangechinami.jpg|90px]][[File:ChinamiWhite.jpg|90px]]
 
  +
*[2013.09.07] [[White]]
*[2012.10.13] [[Orange]] <small>(“e-Hello!” DVD)</small>
 
*[2013.09.10] [[White]]
 
   
 
===Other DVDs===
 
===Other DVDs===
[[File:Berryzdays2.jpg|80px]][[File:BerryzDays5.jpg|80px]][[File:Chunxiao13-img600x425-13697338818f90uv82013.jpg|145px]]
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[[File:Berryzdays2.jpg|74px]][[File:BerryzDays5.jpg|74px]][[File:Chunxiao13-img600x425-13697338818f90uv82013.jpg|139px]][[File:Kokka24jp-img425x600-1382963937g8rakv54766.jpg|77px]]<br />[[File:Rsz_mikann_maro-img600x421-1411730782duezlj20346.jpg|139px]][[File:NEOUFD-935303.jpg|76px]]
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[[File:NEOUFD-935306.jpg|76px]]
*[2010.11.xx] Berryz Days 2 <small>([[Shimizu Saki]]・[[Tokunaga Chinami]]・[[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
 
*[2012.07.xx] Berryz Days 5 <small>([[Tokunaga Chinami]]・[[Sudou Maasa]]・[[Natsuyaki Miyabi]])<small> </small></small>
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*[2010.11.xx] [[Berryz Days 2]] <small>(with [[Shimizu Saki]] & [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
*[2013.05.25] Berryz Days 6 ~Subete wa Anata no Tame dakara! Tokunaga・Tsugunaga Hen~ (Berryz Days6 ~全てはあなたのためだから!徳永・嗣永編~)
+
*[2012.07.xx] [[Berryz Days 5 ~Subete wa Anata no Tame dakara~]] <small>(with [[Sudou Maasa]] & [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]])<small> </small></small>
  +
*[2013.05.25] [[Berryz Days 6 ~Subete wa Anata no Tame dakara! Tokunaga・Tsugunaga Hen~]]
  +
*[2013.10.26] [[Berryz Koubou 3EVENTS DVD]]
  +
*[2014.09.xx] [[Berryz Koubou Birthday Event 2014 "Sugaya Risako & Tokunaga Chinami"]]
  +
*[2015.02.28] [[Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41]] <small>(with [[Tsugunaga Momoko]])</small>
  +
*[2015.02.28] [[Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine Vol.41]] <small>(with [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
   
==Photobooks==
+
==Publications==
 
===Solo Photobooks===
 
===Solo Photobooks===
  +
#[2009.09.11] [[Chinami]]
[[File:2610328146_1-1-.jpg|90px]][[File:Metamorphose.jpg|90px]]
 
  +
#[2012.10.12] [[Metamorphose]] (メタモルフォーゼ)
*[2009.09.11] [[Chinami]]
 
  +
*[2012.10.12] [[Metamorphose]] (メタモルフォーゼ)
 
 
===Digital Photobooks===
 
===Digital Photobooks===
  +
*[2009.09.11] [[Berryz Koubou "5th Anniversary AloHello! Berryz Koubou in HAWAII|Berryz Koubou in Hawaii]] (Berryz工房 in HAWAII) <small>(Chii version)</small>
[[File:Upfber_02007.jpg|95px]][[File:Upftoku_01008.jpg|95px]][[File:Chinami_-_Alo-Hello!_Berryz_Koubou_2013.jpg|95px]]
 
*[2009.09.11] Berryz Koubou in Hawaii (Berryz工房 in HAWAII) <small>(Chii version)</small>
 
 
*[2011.04.05] Rainbow Berryz (虹色ベリーズ) <small>(Chii version)</small>
 
*[2011.04.05] Rainbow Berryz (虹色ベリーズ) <small>(Chii version)</small>
 
*[2013.09.24] Alo-Hello! Berryz Koubou 2013 (アロハロ!Berryz工房2013) <small>(Chii version)</small>
 
*[2013.09.24] Alo-Hello! Berryz Koubou 2013 (アロハロ!Berryz工房2013) <small>(Chii version)</small>
   
 
===Concert Photobooks===
 
===Concert Photobooks===
[[File:424px-PBALL-Shinami_Page_01.jpg|90px]][[File:Rockfunkypb.jpg|Left|90px|2012.03.30]]
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[[File:424px-PBALL-Shinami_Page_01.jpg|90px]][[File:Rockfunkypb.jpg|90px|2012.03.30]]
 
*[2008.01.04+2008.01.27] Chinami Tokunaga (Hello! Project 2008 Winter)
 
*[2008.01.04+2008.01.27] Chinami Tokunaga (Hello! Project 2008 Winter)
 
*[2012.03.30] Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku Live Shashinshū ~Rock-chan & Funky-chan~
 
*[2012.03.30] Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku Live Shashinshū ~Rock-chan & Funky-chan~
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===Featured on the cover===
 
===Featured on the cover===
 
[[File:20100209060334.jpg|89px]][[File:00000939XJT62703FP153694942593575VE777947455644608ZW423531159758568QJ306329183280468RR572.jpg|90px]][[File:Sudou_&_Tokunaga_Hello_Channel.jpg|98px]][[File:FSUdNHI.jpg|93px]][[File:Saki,_Momoko,_Chinami,_&_Miyabi_-_Anican_R.jpg|93px]]
 
[[File:20100209060334.jpg|89px]][[File:00000939XJT62703FP153694942593575VE777947455644608ZW423531159758568QJ306329183280468RR572.jpg|90px]][[File:Sudou_&_Tokunaga_Hello_Channel.jpg|98px]][[File:FSUdNHI.jpg|93px]][[File:Saki,_Momoko,_Chinami,_&_Miyabi_-_Anican_R.jpg|93px]]
*[2010.02.02] Asia Plus Vol.54 <small>(with [[Shimizu Saki]] & [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
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*[2010.04.xx] Asian Plus Photo Book Vol.54 <small>(with [[Shimizu Saki]] & [[Kumai Yurina]])</small>
 
*[2012.10.06] Confetti Vol.095 <small>(with [[Yajima Maimi]])</small>
 
*[2012.10.06] Confetti Vol.095 <small>(with [[Yajima Maimi]])</small>
 
*[2012.10.25] Hello! Channel Vol.10 <small>(Back cover) (with [[Sudou Maasa]])</small>
 
*[2012.10.25] Hello! Channel Vol.10 <small>(Back cover) (with [[Sudou Maasa]])</small>
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==Works==
 
==Works==
===Film===
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===Movies===
*[2002] Koinu Dan no Monogatari (仔犬ダンの物語)
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[[File:250px-Koinu Dan no Monogatari Cover.jpg|85px]][[File:Ousama game.jpg|89px]]
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*[2002] [[Koinu Dan no Monogatari]] (仔犬ダンの物語)
 
*[2004] Promise Land ~Clovers no Daibouken~ (Promise Land ~クローバーズの大冒険~)
 
*[2004] Promise Land ~Clovers no Daibouken~ (Promise Land ~クローバーズの大冒険~)
*[2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) <small>(as Kamoshita Akemi)</small>
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*[2011] [[Ousama Game]] (王様ゲーム) <small>(as Kamoshita Akemi)</small>
  +
===TV===
 
  +
===TV Programs===
 
*[2002–2007] [[Hello! Morning]] (ハロー! モーニング)
 
*[2002–2007] [[Hello! Morning]] (ハロー! モーニング)
 
*[2007–2008] [[Haromoni@]] (ハロモニ@)
 
*[2007–2008] [[Haromoni@]] (ハロモニ@)
 
*[2008] [[Berikyuu!]] (ベリキュー!)
 
*[2008] [[Berikyuu!]] (ベリキュー!)
 
*[2008–2009] [[Yorosen!]] (よろセン!)
 
*[2008–2009] [[Yorosen!]] (よろセン!)
*[2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女)
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*[2009] [[Bijo Houdan]] (美女放談) <small>(2 episodes)</small>
  +
*[2010–2011] [[Bijo Gaku]] (美女学)
*[2011-] [[Hello Pro! TIME]] (ハロプロ!TIME)
 
  +
*[2011–2012] [[Hello Pro! TIME]] (ハロプロ!TIME)
*[2011–] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
 
  +
*[2011–2013] Kaette Kita Berryz Kamen! (帰ってきたBerryz仮面!)
*[2012-] [[Hello! SATOYAMA Life]] (ハロー!SATOYAMAライフ)
 
  +
*[2012–2013] [[Hello! SATOYAMA Life]] (ハロー!SATOYAMAライフ)
  +
*[2014–2015] [[The Girls Live]]
   
 
===TV Dramas===
 
===TV Dramas===
  +
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*[2012] [[Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen]] (数学♥女子学園)
 
*[2012] [[Suugaku♥Joshi Gakuen]] (数学♥女子学園)
  +
 
===Theater===
 
===Theater===
  +
[[File:Gekiharo_1png.jpg|80px|Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]][[File:Gekiharo 3.jpg|82px|Reverse! ~ Watashi no karada doko desu ka?]][[File:Gekiharo 5.jpg|80px|Berryz Koubou VS Berryz Koubou]][[File:419px-Thank You Very Berry.jpg|80px|Thank You Very Berry]][[File:Gekiharo 9.jpg|80px|Sanokuen Shoujo]][[File:EPBE-5423.jpg|80px|Sengoku Jieitai (Stage Play)]]<br />[[File:Cats eye stage play poster t.jpg|78px|CAT'S♥EYE]][[File:STAGE_ca5cb8e3d6b2be4b27dc006852112e4b.jpg|79px|sugar]][[File:WareraJeanne-dvd.jpg|80px|Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~]][[File:Capdvdsj-1.jpg|80px|Sengoku Jieitai (Musical)]]
[[File:STAGE_ca5cb8e3d6b2be4b27dc006852112e4b.jpg|90px|sugar]]
 
  +
*[2006] [[Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~]] (江戸から着信!? 〜タイムスリップto圏外!〜)
*[2012] Sugar Spot (シュガースポット) (with [[Yajima Maimi]])
 
  +
*[2007] [[Reverse! ~ Watashi no Karada Doko Desu ka?]] (リバース! 〜私の体どこですか?)
  +
*[2008] [[Berryz Koubou VS Berryz Koubou]] (Berryz工房 VS Berryz工房)
  +
*[2009] [[Thank You Very Berry]] (サンク ユー ベリー ベリー)
  +
*[2010] [[Sanokuen Shoujo]] (三億円少女)
  +
*[2011] Real-etude Minna no Ie Girl's STAGE (リアルエチュード みんなの家 Girl's STAGE)
  +
*[2011] [[Sengoku Jieitai (stage play)|Sengoku Jieitai]] (戦国自衛隊) <small>(Stageplay)</small>
  +
*[2012] Sugar Spot (シュガースポット)
 
*[2013] [[Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~]] (我らジャンヌ 〜少女聖戦歌劇〜) <small>(as ''Harold'' and ''Tatiana'')</small>
 
*[2013] [[Warera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~]] (我らジャンヌ 〜少女聖戦歌劇〜) <small>(as ''Harold'' and ''Tatiana'')</small>
  +
*[2014] [[Sengoku Jieitai (musical)|Sengoku Jieitai]] (戦国自衛隊) <small>(Musical)</small>
   
 
===Internet===
 
===Internet===
*[2011] Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??" (道重さゆみの『モベキマスってなに??』)
+
*[2011] [[Michishige Sayumi no "Mobekimasutte Nani??"]]
*[2013] [[Hello! Project Station]] <span style="line-height:20.98958396911621px;">(ハロ!ステ)</span>
+
*[2013–2015] [[Hello! Project Station]]
  +
*[2014–2015] [[UF LICKS|MUSIC+]]
  +
*[2015] [[GREEN ROOM]] <small>(Main MC)</small>
   
 
===Radio===
 
===Radio===
 
*[2004–2009] Berryz Koubou Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki! (Berryz工房 起立! 礼! 着席!)
 
*[2004–2009] Berryz Koubou Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki! (Berryz工房 起立! 礼! 着席!)
*[2009–] Berryz Koubou Beritsuu! (Berryz工房 べりつぅ!)
+
*[2009–2012] Berryz Koubou Beritsuu! (Berryz工房 べりつぅ!)
*[2012–] BZS1422
+
*[2012–2015] BZS1422
  +
 
===Music Videos===
 
===Music Videos===
 
*[2003] [[Fujimoto Miki]] - "[[Boogie Train '03]]" (as back dancer)
 
*[2003] [[Fujimoto Miki]] - "[[Boogie Train '03]]" (as back dancer)
 
==Q&A==
 
*[2010.01] '''Nation Junior Magazine''' (Thailand)
 
:1. ''Is it hard for teenagers working in the entertainment industry?'':
 
::I don't find it hard because I really love what I am doing. The only difficult thing is waking up early in the morning.
 
:2. ''What has been the most impressive moment of your career?'':
 
::We've had many great experiences since we started the band but my most impressive moment was our concert at Saitama Super Arena (one of the best stadiums in Japan). It was such a very happy moment for me
 
:3. ''What are your goals?'':
 
::To play our own concert at Budoukan, one of the greatest stadiums in Japan.
 
:4. ''Where do you see yourself in 50 years?'':
 
::Still living a colorful life: fashion, my smile and my feelings will all be colorful.
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*Has an older sister and two younger sisters.
 
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*Her favorite artists are Inui Hiroshi, misono, AAA, Nakamura Ataru and Miley Cyrus.
*Her parents are divorced and she's using her mother's family name. Her birth name is rumoured to be Suzuki Chinami.
 
*Her favorite artists are Inui Hiroshi, misono, AAA and Nakamura Ataru.
 
 
*Entertains herself by doing an "eyeball relay" (shuffling her eyeballs side-to-side).
 
*Entertains herself by doing an "eyeball relay" (shuffling her eyeballs side-to-side).
 
*Chinami has a dog named Ruuto, who is of the same breed of [[Shimizu Saki]]'s dog Kurumi.
 
*Chinami has a dog named Ruuto, who is of the same breed of [[Shimizu Saki]]'s dog Kurumi.
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*From Sono ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~: her good subject is Physical Education and her favorite food is Ume.
 
*From Sono ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~: her good subject is Physical Education and her favorite food is Ume.
 
*During the trip to Hawaii, she shared room with [[Shimizu Saki]].
 
*During the trip to Hawaii, she shared room with [[Shimizu Saki]].
*Her best friend within [[Berryz Koubou]] is [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]] and sometimes calls Miyabi her "girlfriend".She is also good friends with [[Sudo Maasa]] and [[Shimizu Saki]].
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*Sometimes calls [[Natsuyaki Miyabi]] her "girlfriend."
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*In a recent Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine, she said her favorite Berryz member was [[Kumai Yurina]].
 
*She hates perfumes that have a too sweet scent.
 
*She hates perfumes that have a too sweet scent.
 
*People often says that her voice is loud.
 
*People often says that her voice is loud.
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*In 4th grade, she ranked 3rd at the prefectural tournament of Badminton.
 
*In 4th grade, she ranked 3rd at the prefectural tournament of Badminton.
 
*In [[Yorosen!]], she taught Berryz Koubou about Ecology.
 
*In [[Yorosen!]], she taught Berryz Koubou about Ecology.
*She can recite pi to 45 decimal places
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*She can recite pi to 45 decimal places.
*Is the only Berryz Koubou member to have a ''Twitter'' account.
 
 
*She mentioned on Hello Pro Time that she has been sleeping alot lately.
 
*She mentioned on Hello Pro Time that she has been sleeping alot lately.
 
*When Berryz Koubou first debuted, Tokunaga had the longest hair within the group. Although, in 2005, she decided to cut her hair short.
 
*When Berryz Koubou first debuted, Tokunaga had the longest hair within the group. Although, in 2005, she decided to cut her hair short.
 
*[[Tsugunaga Momoko]] says she gets really angry when she's hungry.
 
*[[Tsugunaga Momoko]] says she gets really angry when she's hungry.
*She wants to learn English so she could talk to Barack Obama, president of the United States.
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*She wants to learn English so she could talk to Barack Obama, former president of the United States.
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*When she was asked which smile of all Hello! Project members she likes the most she answered it would be [[Suzuki Kanon]]'s.
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*Considers [[Yajima Maimi]] as her greatest rival in Hello! Project.
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*Once in a special interview she said that her favorite song is [[Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi]].<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK8iUNBSuv0</ref>
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==Gallery==
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==See Also==
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*[[Gallery:Tokunaga Chinami]]
<gallery type="slideshow" widths="400" position="center">
 
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*[[List:Tokunaga Chinami Discography Featured In]]
Imagehdhduekkdhdd.jpg|[[Hello! Project Yaon Premium Live ~Soto Fest~|Tokunaga Chinami, May 2013]]
 
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*[[List:Tokunaga Chinami Concert & Event Appearances]]
Tokunagafankora.jpg|[[Hello! Project 2010 Summer ~Fankora!~|Tokunaga Chinami, July 2010]]
 
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Tokunaga_Chinami_26637.jpg|[[Hello! Project 2009 Summer Kakumei Gannen ~Hello! Champloo~|Tokunaga Chinami, July 2009]]
 
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==References==
Tokunonkeydance.jpg|[[Yuke Yuke Monkey Dance|Tokunaga Chinami, July 2008]]
 
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{{Reflist}}
Tokudschkhan.jpg|[[Dschinghis Khan|Tokunaga Chinami, March 2008]]
 
Tokukataomoi.jpg|[[Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi|Tokunaga Chinami, November 2007]]
 
Toku4thalbum.jpg|[[4th Ai no Nanchara Shisuu|Tokunaga Chinami, August 2007]]
 
Tokukokuhaku.jpg|[[Kokuhaku no Funsui Hiroba|Tokunaga Chinami, June 2007]]
 
10017171912_s.jpg|[[Munasawagi Scarlet|Tokunaga Chinami, December 2006]]
 
Chinagyagu2.jpg|[[Gag 100 Kaibun Aishite Kudasai|Tokunaga Chinami, November 2005]]
 
Picture_63.png|[[Boogie Train '03|Tokunaga Chinami, February 2003]]
 
Tokunagachinami_join.jpg|Tokunaga Chinami, 2002
 
</gallery>
 
   
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
*[http://www.helloproject.com/berryzkobo/profile.html?id=tokunaga Hello! Project Profile]
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*[https://web.archive.org/web/20150303130835/http://www.helloproject.com/berryzkobo/profile/chinami_tokunaga/ Berryz Koubou Profile (archived)]
*[http://images.wikia.com/helloproject/images/a/a0/Screen_Shot_2013-06-06_at_6.28.47_PM.png Official Twitter Account]
 
 
*[http://ameblo.jp/tokunaga-chinami-blog/ Official Blog]
 
*[http://ameblo.jp/tokunaga-chinami-blog/ Official Blog]
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*[https://www.instagram.com/chinami.tokunaga/ Instagram]
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Tokunaga Chinami (徳永千奈美) is a Japanese idol, actress, and model managed by UP-FRONT PROMOTION. She is a former member of Hello! Project, having joined as a member of Hello! Project Kids in 2002 and later debuting as a member of Berryz Koubou in 2004. During her time in Hello! Project, she was also a member of ZYX-α, BeriKyuu, DIY♡, and Mellowquad.

She graduated from Hello! Project on March 3, 2015 in a joint graduation concert with the other members of Berryz Koubou. Since then, she has been on hiatus as of November 25, 2015 to study abroad and learn English.

Biography

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Tokunaga Chinami, January 2015

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Tokunaga Chinami, November 2014

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Tokunaga Chinami, February 2014

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Tokunaga Chinami, October 2013

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Tokunaga Chinami, January 2013

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Tokunaga Chinami, December 2012

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Tokunaga Chinami, July 2012

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Early Life

Tokunaga Chinami was born on May 22, 1992 in Kanagawa, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed.

2002

On June 30, Tokunaga Chinami joined Hello! Project after successfully passing the Hello! Project Kids Audition along with 14 other girls.[1]

2004

In 2004, she was one of the eight members selected to form Berryz Koubou.[2]

She was a member of Little Gatas and Mix Gatas and was added to Gatas Brilhantes H.P. in 2007.

2008

In 2008, her cellphone was stolen and several pictures were leaked out to the internet.

2009

At the spring concert in Tokyo (Berryz Koubou Concert Tour 2009 Haru ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~), on April 5 it was reported that Tokunaga collapsed on stage. A short while after Tokunaga collapsed, fellow member Tsugunaga Momoko came out on stage and said that “Chinami just got over enthusiastic and used up too much energy, but she will be fine”. A recording of Tsugunaga’s message has confirmed the news.

In 2009, Tokunaga was assigned to be a part of the new shuffle group ZYX-α along with Niigaki Risa, Kusumi Koharu, Umeda Erika, Tsugunaga Momoko, Sudo Maasa, Wada Ayaka, and Ogawa Saki.

Tokunaga, along with four other members of °C-ute and Berryz Koubou left the Hello! Project futsal team, Gatas Brilhantes H.P.. The members left of their own violition due to feeling that they could not perform as high level players due to their level of ability.

2012

On July 20, it was announced that Tokunaga, Yajima Maimi, Natsuyaki Miyabi, Nakajima Saki and Iikubo Haruna were chosen to form the unit DIY♡.[3] The unit released an indies single, titled "Forefore ~Forest For Rest~ / Boys be ambitious!" (with GREEN FIELDS), on November 7.

2013

On March 2, at SATOYAMA e Ikou! ~Forest For Rest~, Tokunaga was announced a member of the new SATOUMI movement unit, Mellowquad, along with fellow Berryz Koubou member Natsuyaki Miyabi and ℃-ute's Yajima Maimi and Okai Chisato.

On May 22, Tokunaga had her birthday event, titled Tokunaga Chinami Birthday Event ~there My 21 Birthd Party.night~.

On May 26, Tokunaga appeared on the cover of the magazine Rod & Reel. This is her first time being on the cover of a magazine by herself.

On June 8, Tokunaga's Twitter account was closed.

2014

On May 22, Tokunaga celebrated her 22nd birthday. The special event was called Berryz Koubou ~Tokunaga Chinami Birthday Event 2014~, the event featured two performances in Tokyo.

2015

On March 3, Tokunaga graduated from Berryz Koubou and Hello! Project, along with the rest of the group. After graduating, she and Shimizu Saki became Hello! Project Advisors.[4]

On April 30, Tokunaga began co-hosting the Hello! Project show GREEN ROOM alongside fellow former Berryz Koubou member Natsuyaki Miyabi.

On May 4, she attended Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ as a judge.

In November 25, it was announced by UP-FRONT PROMOTION's representative director that Tokunaga would halt her position as a Hello! Project advisor to study abroad and learn English.[5] Tokunaga herself stated in a blog post that she would be leaving in mid-December.[6]

2017

On June 12, Tokunaga returned to Japan in order to get a driver's license so she would able to drive while living abroad, but she failed the exam on her first try. It was not until November 1, that she announced she had finally received her license and would study abroad once more.[7][8]

2018

On February 6, Tokunaga announced she was in New York City training as an official NBA ambassador for RakutenTV, who made a deal with the NBA for exclusive online distribution rights in Japan.[9] She would be working alongside Morning Musume '18 member Nonaka Miki, who was revealed to be an ambassador the day before.[10] On February 18, she announced she was the ambassador for the Cleveland Cavaliers.[11]

Personal Life

Tokunaga's parents are divorced and she uses her mother's maiden name. Her birth name is rumoured to be Suzuki Chinami. She has an older sister and two younger sisters.

She also has a pet dog named Root.

When Tokunaga joined Hello! Project Kids, she was a fourth year elementary school student.[1] She graduated from high school in March 2011.

Tokunaga's given name, "Chinami", means thousand (千; chi), a kind of plant (奈; na) and beauty (美; mi). It's a feminine Japanese given name and surname.

Here is a list of nicknames that was used to refer to Tokunaga Chinami:

  • Chii-san (ちーさん): Official nickname, given her since joining Berryz Koubou. Used by members and fans.

Profile

  • Favorite Brand/Designer: Kaparua
  • Favorite English Phrase: "Member of Society".
  • Special Skill: Badminton.
  • Strong Point: Laughing.
  • Weak Points: Being fickle.
  • Favorite Subject: Homeroom.
  • Favorite Animal: Dogs and Elephants.
  • Favovite Colors: Red, Yellow, Orange.
  • Favorite Songs in the Past: "Dango 3 Kyoudai" by Hayami Kentarou and Shigemori Ayumi (with Hidamari Kids and Dango Chorus), "Zurui Onna" by Sharam Q, "Ai no Shirushi" by PUFFY.
  • Current Favorite Songs: "Stay" by Miley Cyrus, "GOOD LUCKY!!!" By Gucky, "Aitai" by Yuzu
  • Rival: Yajima Maimi

  • Hello! Project Daihyakka (2004) Details
    • Hobby: Sleeping
    • Special skill: Badminton, making crossed eyes, laughing
    • Strong point: I laugh everyday!
    • Weak point: I get mad as soon as I don't like something
    • Habit: My eyes are half-open when I'm sleeping
    • Favorite color: Pink, orange, black, gray, white
    • Favorite flower: Sunflower
    • Disliked thing to do: Handicrafts, ice-skating
    • Scared of: Ghosts!
    • Favorite movie: "The Tigger Movie" (Winnie the Pooh)
    • Favorite book: "The Tigger Movie" book (Winnie the Pooh)
    • Favorite word: "Happy!" "Arigatou!" (thank you) "Daisuki!" (I love you) "Genki!!" (energetic)
    • Favorite season: Summer. Because you can really play all you want
    • Favorite food: Sushi, fruits, spaghetti, nattou, figs
    • Least favorite food: Green bell peppers, green peas, mushrooms
    • Favorite song: "Momoiro Kataomoi" (Matsuura Aya)
    • Charm point: Eyes, smiling face
    • [2010.01] Nation Junior Magazine (Thailand)
    1. Is it hard for teenagers working in the entertainment industry?:
    I don't find it hard because I really love what I am doing. The only difficult thing is waking up early in the morning.
    2. What has been the most impressive moment of your career?:
    We've had many great experiences since we started the band but my most impressive moment was our concert at Saitama Super Arena (one of the best stadiums in Japan). It was such a very happy moment for me
    3. What are your goals?:
    To play our own concert at Budoukan, one of the greatest stadiums in Japan.
    4. Where do you see yourself in 50 years?:
    Still living a colorful life: fashion, my smile and my feelings will all be colorful.

    Discography

    See also: List:Tokunaga Chinami Discography Featured In

    Solo DVDs

    Other DVDs

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    Publications

    Solo Photobooks

    1. [2009.09.11] Chinami
    2. [2012.10.12] Metamorphose (メタモルフォーゼ)

    Digital Photobooks

    • [2009.09.11] Berryz Koubou in Hawaii (Berryz工房 in HAWAII) (Chii version)
    • [2011.04.05] Rainbow Berryz (虹色ベリーズ) (Chii version)
    • [2013.09.24] Alo-Hello! Berryz Koubou 2013 (アロハロ!Berryz工房2013) (Chii version)

    Concert Photobooks

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    • [2008.01.04+2008.01.27] Chinami Tokunaga (Hello! Project 2008 Winter)
    • [2012.03.30] Hello! Project 2012 WINTER Hello☆Pro Tengoku Live Shashinshū ~Rock-chan & Funky-chan~

    Magazines

    Cover girl

    Magazine, Tokunaga Chinami-375868

    • [2013.05.25] Rod & Reel July Issue

    Featured on the cover

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    Works

    Movies

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    • [2002] Koinu Dan no Monogatari (仔犬ダンの物語)
    • [2004] Promise Land ~Clovers no Daibouken~ (Promise Land ~クローバーズの大冒険~)
    • [2011] Ousama Game (王様ゲーム) (as Kamoshita Akemi)

    TV Programs

    TV Dramas

    New drama

    Theater

    Edo Kara Chakushin!? ~Timeslip to Kengai!~Reverse! ~ Watashi no karada doko desu ka?Berryz Koubou VS Berryz KoubouThank You Very BerrySanokuen ShoujoSengoku Jieitai (Stage Play)
    CAT'S♥EYEsugarWarera Jeanne ~Shoujo Seisen Kageki~Sengoku Jieitai (Musical)

    Internet

    Radio

    • [2004–2009] Berryz Koubou Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki! (Berryz工房 起立! 礼! 着席!)
    • [2009–2012] Berryz Koubou Beritsuu! (Berryz工房 べりつぅ!)
    • [2012–2015] BZS1422

    Music Videos

    Trivia

    • Her favorite artists are Inui Hiroshi, misono, AAA, Nakamura Ataru and Miley Cyrus.
    • Entertains herself by doing an "eyeball relay" (shuffling her eyeballs side-to-side).
    • Chinami has a dog named Ruuto, who is of the same breed of Shimizu Saki's dog Kurumi.
    • Known within other Hello! Project members for doing one-shot gags often. Ishikawa Rika singled her out on some of her past gags on Gyao's Hello Pro Hour.
    • Collects small stuffed animals. Her favorite is a small green dinosaur, from the Chobin series of stuffed animals.
    • In Berryz Koubou's latest DVD magazine, Tokunaga has claimed she wants to make an all around the world trip with all of Berryz Koubou. She said "When we land we can say 'We are Berryz Koubou' and then fly to the next country".
    • She appears on the pv of Boogie Train '03 along with Sudo Maasa, Tsugunaga Momoko, and Umeda Erika.
    • Hello! Project Kids Audition song: Momoiro no Kataomoi by Matsuura Aya
    • From Sono ~Sono Subete no Ai ni~: her good subject is Physical Education and her favorite food is Ume.
    • During the trip to Hawaii, she shared room with Shimizu Saki.
    • Sometimes calls Natsuyaki Miyabi her "girlfriend."
    • In a recent Berryz Koubou DVD Magazine, she said her favorite Berryz member was Kumai Yurina.
    • She hates perfumes that have a too sweet scent.
    • People often says that her voice is loud.
    • Back when she first started in Berryz, when they did their self-introductions and were asked what was their favorite food, even though she liked sushi the best she gave a different answer because she thought sushi wasn't a cute answer. After some prompting they find out it is spaghetti. Tokunaga said she doesn't find spaghetti cute anymore, so she gives her real answer (sushi) nowadays.
    • Berryz Koubou members call her "granny" because she does things like eat umeboshi and she has had a bag of them on the train (which is like old people food).
    • She's usually in a high tension, that's why is really easy to tell when she's feeling down. When something troubles her, she's really lost in thoughts.
    • On a magazine, she stated that live events are places where she can reaffirm her own objective point of growth.
    • Only when she look at seals or dolphins (or something like this), she can say that she calm down, and that all her worries go away.
    • She's in charge of comedy in Berryz Koubou because she says puns all the time.
    • In 4th grade, she ranked 3rd at the prefectural tournament of Badminton.
    • In Yorosen!, she taught Berryz Koubou about Ecology.
    • She can recite pi to 45 decimal places.
    • She mentioned on Hello Pro Time that she has been sleeping alot lately.
    • When Berryz Koubou first debuted, Tokunaga had the longest hair within the group. Although, in 2005, she decided to cut her hair short.
    • Tsugunaga Momoko says she gets really angry when she's hungry.
    • She wants to learn English so she could talk to Barack Obama, former president of the United States.
    • When she was asked which smile of all Hello! Project members she likes the most she answered it would be Suzuki Kanon's.
    • Considers Yajima Maimi as her greatest rival in Hello! Project.
    • Once in a special interview she said that her favorite song is Tsukiatteru no ni Kataomoi.[12]


    See Also

    • Gallery:Tokunaga Chinami
    • List:Tokunaga Chinami Discography Featured In
    • List:Tokunaga Chinami Concert & Event Appearances

    References

    1. 1.0 1.1 Hello! Morning. Broadcast Date: 2002-06-30.
    2. Tsunku. "『Berryz工房』(ベリーズこうぼう)誕生について" (in Japanese). Tsunku Official Website. 2003-01-15.
    3. "Two new Hello! Project units formed". tokyohive. 2012-07-21.
    4. "Berryz工房について" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2015-02-27.
    5. "徳永千奈美に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2015-11-25.
    6. "未来のお知らせ!" (in Japanese). Tokunaga Chinami Official Blog. 2015-11-25.
    7. "Japan" (in Japanese). Tokunaga Chinami Official Blog. 2017-06-12.
    8. "楽しみ〜♩" (in Japanese). Tokunaga Chinami Official Blog. 2018-11-01.
    9. https://www.instagram.com/p/Be0JeNQgDNI/
    10. https://www.instagram.com/p/Be1Lk-RnUby/
    11. https://www.instagram.com/p/BfW-2PIgDLN/
    12. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK8iUNBSuv0

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