Arisa Mizuki
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is a Japanese actress, singer, and model. Mizuki is represented by the talent agency Vision Factory
. Born in Nerima, Tokyo
to a Japanese father and Japanese-American mother, Mizuki began modelling for magazines and appearing in commercials at the age of 4. She first appeared in television series in 1983, but made her official acting debut in 1991, in the Fuji TV drama Mō Dare mo Aisanai. In 1992, Mizuki landed her first leading role in the Fuji TV drama Hōkago. She later starred in the popular series Nurse no Oshigoto, which, after producing four seasons, was also made into a film, Nurse no Oshigoto: The Movie (2002). Mizuki won the Japan Academy Award
for Best Newcomer for her performance in Chō Shōjo Reiko (1991) and later earned a Japan Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Bokunchi (2003).
In May 1991, Mizuki made her singing debut with the song "Densetsu no Shōjo
," released through Nippon Columbia. The same year, she earned the Japan Record Award
for Best Newcomer. In 1997, Mizuki officially changed the romanization of her first name from Arisa to Alisa. She left Nippon Columbia and signed with her current record label, the Avex Group subsidiary Avex Tune. As of 2011, Mizuki has released twenty-seven singles, six studio albums, and five compilation albums and has sold over 3 million total records. Mizuki is part of the group of artists that were majorly produced by Tetsuya Komuro
, commonly known as the TK Family.
Mizuki has starred in several drama series for which she has also sung the theme songs to, such as Help!, Boy Hunt, and most recently Saitō-san. In 2010, Mizuki earned a place in the Guinness World Records book as the only actress to have starred in leading television roles for nineteen consecutive years.
Alongside Rie Miyazawa
and Riho Makise, Mizuki was one of the top idols
of the 1990s and due to their popularity and ubiquity, the trio were nicknamed "3M" by the media. She is also a successful runway and print model.
Vision Factory
Vision Factory is a Japanese talent agency. It largely works with musical talent, but has branched out in recent years to include actors and comedians. It was founded by Tetsuo Taira in 1984 under the name Rising Productions. However, the company changed its name to Freegate Promotions and now...
. Born in Nerima, Tokyo
Nerima, Tokyo
is one of the 23 special wards of Tokyo, Japan. In English, it calls itself Nerima City.As of August 1, 2007, the ward has an estimated population of 703,005 , and a density of 14,443 persons per km². 12,897 foreign residents are registered in the ward. 18.4% of the ward's population is over the...
to a Japanese father and Japanese-American mother, Mizuki began modelling for magazines and appearing in commercials at the age of 4. She first appeared in television series in 1983, but made her official acting debut in 1991, in the Fuji TV drama Mō Dare mo Aisanai. In 1992, Mizuki landed her first leading role in the Fuji TV drama Hōkago. She later starred in the popular series Nurse no Oshigoto, which, after producing four seasons, was also made into a film, Nurse no Oshigoto: The Movie (2002). Mizuki won the Japan Academy Award
Japan Academy Prize
Japan Academy Prize may refer to:*Imperial Prize of the Japan Academy, an award of the Japan Academy to non-members in recognition of outstanding academic achievements....
for Best Newcomer for her performance in Chō Shōjo Reiko (1991) and later earned a Japan Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Bokunchi (2003).
In May 1991, Mizuki made her singing debut with the song "Densetsu no Shōjo
Densetsu no Shōjo
is the first single by Japanese recording artist Arisa Mizuki. It was released on May 15, 1991 as the first single from Mizuki's debut studio album Arisa. The title song was written and composed by Amii Ozaki. It was inspired by Anri's "Olivia o Kikinagara," also produced by Ozaki...
," released through Nippon Columbia. The same year, she earned the Japan Record Award
Japan Record Award
for outstanding achievements in the Japan Composer's Association, is major music awards show held annually in Japan.- Categories :The Japan Record Award are four awards which are not restricted by genre....
for Best Newcomer. In 1997, Mizuki officially changed the romanization of her first name from Arisa to Alisa. She left Nippon Columbia and signed with her current record label, the Avex Group subsidiary Avex Tune. As of 2011, Mizuki has released twenty-seven singles, six studio albums, and five compilation albums and has sold over 3 million total records. Mizuki is part of the group of artists that were majorly produced by Tetsuya Komuro
Tetsuya Komuro
, also known as TK, is a Japanese keyboardist, guitarist, singer, songwriter and music producer born on November 27, 1958 in Fuchu, Tokyo, Japan. He is recognized as being the most successful producer in Japanese music history and introduced dance music to the Japanese mainstream...
, commonly known as the TK Family.
Mizuki has starred in several drama series for which she has also sung the theme songs to, such as Help!, Boy Hunt, and most recently Saitō-san. In 2010, Mizuki earned a place in the Guinness World Records book as the only actress to have starred in leading television roles for nineteen consecutive years.
Alongside Rie Miyazawa
Rie Miyazawa
is a Japanese actress and former model.- Life and career :Rie Miyazawa was born in Tokyo and raised by her mother. Since her debut at age 11 in an advertisement for Kit Kat, she has many films, television shows, commercials, stage appearances and photo books to her credit. She starred in the...
and Riho Makise, Mizuki was one of the top idols
Japanese idol
In Japanese culture, are media personalities in their teens and early twenties who are considered particularly attractive or cute and who will, for a period ranging from several months to a few years, regularly appear in the mass media, e.g...
of the 1990s and due to their popularity and ubiquity, the trio were nicknamed "3M" by the media. She is also a successful runway and print model.
Discography
- ArisaArisa (album)- Charts and sales :...
(1991) - Arisa II: Shake Your Body for MeArisa II: Shake Your Body for Me- Charts and sales :...
(1992) - Arisa III: LookArisa III: Look- Charts and sales :...
(1994) - CuteCute (album)- Charts and sales :...
(1995) - InnocenceInnocence (Alisa Mizuki album)Innocence is the fifth studio album by Japanese recording artist Arisa Mizuki, released through Avex Tune on November 17, 1999. It is Mizuki's first studio album in over four years, since Cute, and the first to be released under Avex Tune...
(1999) - SpeciAlisaSpeciAlisaSpeciAlisa is the sixth studio album by Japanese recording artist Alisa Mizuki, released through Avex Tune on May 25, 2011. It is Mizuki's second studio album with Avex and first in twelve years, since Innocence...
(2011)
Film
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cho Shōjo Reiko | 1991 | Reiko Kudō | Japan Academy Award for Newcomer of the Year |
| Shichigatsu Nanoka, Hare | 1996 | Hinata Mochizuki | |
| Nurse no Oshigoto: The Movie | 2002 | Izumi Asakura | |
| Bokunchi | 2003 | Kanoko | Nominated—Japan Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role The of the Japan Academy Prize is one of the annual Awards given by the Nippon Academy-sho association .-List of winners:-External links:* - **... |
| Keep On Rockin | 2003 | ||
| Tobi ga Kururi to | 2005 | Minako Nakano | |
| Baby Baby Baby | 2009 | Yōko Sasaki |
Television
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ai to Nikushimi no Kizuna | 1983 | ||
| Abunai Shōnen III | 1988–1989 | Herself | |
| Kyōshi Binbin Monogatari II | 1989 | Herself | |
| Wakare wa Haru no Sasayaki | 1991 | ||
| Mō Dare mo Aisanai | 1991 | Yayoi Tashiro | |
| Mahō no Natsu no Arisa | 1991 | ||
| Koibitotachi no Terminal | 1992 | ||
| Hōkago | 1992 | Azusa Akiyama | |
| Jajauma Narashi | 1993 | Natsumi Kitahara | |
| Itsumo Kokoro ni Taiyō o | 1994 | Chieko Takai | |
| Help | 1995 | Nana Chigasaki | |
| Shōnan Liverpool Gakuin | 1995 | Rei Akazaka | Episode 1 |
| Seiya no Kiseki: Dai-issho, Eve Nante Iranai | 1995 | ||
| Nurse no Oshigoto | 1996–2002 | Izumi Asakura | The Television Drama Academy Award for Best Dresser 61 episodes 1 special |
| Ichiban Taisetsu na Hito | 1997 | Miwa Yūki | |
| Boy Hunt | 1998 | Riri Katase | |
| Tenshi no Oshigoto | 1999 | Maria Abe | |
| Watashi o Ryokan ni Tsuretette | 2001 | Rinko Sasano | |
| Yo ni mo Kimyō na Monogatari | 2001–2004 | 2 episodes | |
| Diamond Girl | 2003 | Reika Nanjō | |
| Ashita Tenki ni Nāre. | 2003 | Hana Sakai | |
| Kawa, Itsuka Umi e Muttsu no Ai no Monogatari | 2003 | Ritsuko Munekata | Episode 4 |
| Kimi ga Omoide ni Naru Mae ni | 2004 | Nao Saeki | |
| Koi no Karasawagi Drama Special: Mata o Kakeru Onna | 2005 | Misae Yamamoto | |
| Oniyome Nikki | 2005–2007 | Sanae Yamazaki | |
| Ren'ai Shosetsu: Jūhachi no Natsu | 2006 | Emiko Suō | |
| CA to Oyobī | 2006 | Sae Yamada | |
| Maestro | 2006 | Mizue Kamino | |
| Yoshiwara Enjō | 2007 | Hisano Uchida | |
| Saitō-san | 2008 | Masako Saitō | |
| OL Nippon | 2008 | Shimako Kanzaki | |
| Nikutai no Mon | 2008 | Sen Asada | |
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2009 | Episode 3 | |
| Ohitorisama | 2009 | Satomi Akiyama | |
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2009–2011 | Sazae Fuguta | 3 specials |
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2009 | Matsue Hayashida (Matsue Kiryūin) | |
| Tenshi no Wakemae | 2010 | Kurumi Sakamoto | |
| Hanawake no Yon-shimai | 2011 | Takemi Hanawa |
Theatre
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uta no Tsubasa ni Kimi o Nose: Roxanne ni Sasageru Heine no Shi | 2007 | Fumi Takeuchi |