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Oscar Promotion
is a Japanese talent agency headquartered in Aoyama, Minato, Tokyo. It was founded in 1970 and manages talents in a variety of fields including modelling and acting. The company has a large roster of talents, making it one of the largest talent agencies in Japan alongside Johnny's and Yoshimoto. There are over 6000 people working or affiliated as staff and talent with Oscar Promotion. The company is also involved in television production with numerous drama shows. They are known for hosting the Japan Bishōjo Contest since 1987, a beauty contest which introduced many famous actresses and models. Talents under the agency are forbidden to be in a relationship until they are 25 years old. Notable talents Female tarento *Noriko Aota *Hina Aoyama *Kimiko Ikegami * Eri Imai * Aya Ueto *Miyuki Ono *Kazusa Okuyama *Ichika Osaki *Marie Kai *Reon Kadena *Mayuko Kawakita *Aki Kawamura *Rei Kikukawa *Azusa Kishimoto *Natsumi Kiyoura *Sakura Komoriya *Tamiyo Kusakari *Mitsuko Kusabue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kabushiki Gaisha
A or ''kabushiki kaisha'', commonly abbreviated K.K. or KK, is a type of defined under the Companies Act of Japan. The term is often translated as "stock company", " joint-stock company" or "stock corporation". The term ''kabushiki gaisha'' in Japan refers to any joint-stock company regardless of country of origin or incorporation; however, outside Japan the term refers specifically to joint-stock companies incorporated in Japan. Usage in language In Latin script, ''kabushiki kaisha'', with a , is often used, but the original Japanese pronunciation is ''kabushiki gaisha'', with a , owing to rendaku. A ''kabushiki gaisha'' must include "" in its name (Article 6, paragraph 2 of the Companies Act). In a company name, "" can be used as a prefix (e.g. , '' kabushiki gaisha Dentsū'', a style called , ''mae-kabu'') or as a suffix (e.g. , '' Toyota Jidōsha kabushiki gaisha'', a style called , ''ato-kabu''). Many Japanese companies translate the phrase "" in their name as "Company, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyuki Ono
is a Japanese actress and model. She is best known for her acting. Some of her work includes Black Rain, Evil Dead Trap, Fruits of Passion ''Fruits of Passion'' (french: Les fruits de la passion; ja, 上海異人娼館／チャイナ・ドール, ) is a 1981 French-Japanese co-production directed by Shūji Terayama and starring Klaus Kinski. The film is loosely based on the novel ..., G.I Samurai, Black Angel Vol. 1, and The Man Behind the Scissors. Biography Filmography References External links Official Promotional Page Japanese actresses Living people 1959 births {{Japan-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Koharu Kusumi
is a Japanese actress, model, television personality, singer, and voice actress. In 2005, she became the only seventh generation member of the Japanese girl group Morning Musume, a part of Hello! Project. While Kusumi was in Morning Musume, she provided the voice for Kirari Tsukishima, the main character of the anime series ''Kirarin Revolution'', and portrayed her in real life on ''Oha Suta''. In addition, she was featured in several musical releases affiliated with the series, including both solo releases under the name and group releases for the units Kira Pika and Milky Way. After leaving Morning Musume in 2009, Kusumi pursued modeling, discussing her career changes in her 2011 autobiography, ''17-sai no Tenshoku''. After making her runway debut in 2011, she modeled exclusively for magazines ''CanCam'' and ''Steady'', while also making regular appearances on variety shows. At the same time, Kusumi continued to perform at music events and took part in Dream Morning Musume. Kus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mitsuko Kusabue
Mitsuko is a feminine Japanese given name. Possible writings The name Mitsuko is generally written with the kanji characters 光 and 子 which, when translated into English can mean "light, child" or "shining, child".http://www.20knames.com/female_japanese_names.htm However Mitsuko can have different meanings depending on which kanji characters are used to write the name. Some possible variations of the name Mitsuko are: *光子, "light, child" *充子, "provide, child" *満子, "satisfy/full, child" *睦子, "harmonious/intimate/friendly, child" *三子, "third child" *密子, "carefulness/secrecy, child" *蜜子, "honey/nectar/molasses, child" People with the name *Mitsuko Baisho (倍賞 美津子 ''Baishō Mitsuko''), a Japanese actress * Mitsuko Coudenhove (クーデンホーフ 光子 ''Kūdenhōfu Mitsuko''), the mother of Richard von Coudenhove-Kalergi *, Japanese concubine *Mitsuko Horie (堀江 美都子 ''Horie Mitsuko'', born 1957), a Japanese singer and voice actress ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tamiyo Kusakari
is a Japanese actress and former ballet dancer. In 1997 her portrayal of Mai Kishikawa in '' Shall We Dance?'' won a Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. Biography From Toshima, Tokyo, Kusakari started dancing professionally at the age of eight and won the first prize at the Japan Ballet Competition of 1987. In 1987, she made her debut as Odette in ''Swan Lake''. She received the Muramatsu Award in 1988, and the Tachibana Akiko Award in 1990. At 27, she suffered a hernia that nearly ended her career, leaving her a temporary wheelchair user. She retired from ballet in 2009 at the age of 43. Kusakari is also known for her starring role in '' Shall We Dance?'' During the production of the movie she met and later married the director, Masayuki Suo. She starred in Suo's 2012 film '' A Terminal Trust''. Recognition * 1996 20th Japan Academy Prize, Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role Filmography Films * '' Shall We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sakura Komoriya
is a Japanese singer who was a member of the idol group X21. She has also appeared in television programmes and magazines. She is represented with the agency Aoi Corporation. Biography She received a model award at the "13th All Japan National Bishoujo Contest" held in August 2012. She joined the band X21 that was formed mainly from the top winners of that contest and debuted in the entertainment world. In June 2015, she was selected as a member of the idol unit Magical Dreamin' formed to sing the TV Tokyo JOTX-DTV (channel 7), branded as and known colloquially as , is a television station headquartered in the Sumitomo Fudosan Roppongi Grand Tower in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, owned and operated by the subsidiary of listed certified b ... anime '' Jewelpet: Magical Change'' opening theme. Works CD Singles As Magical Dreamin Image videos Filmography Television Radio Magazines Image character See also * X21 (band) References External links * & ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natsumi Kiyoura
is a Japanese actress and singer from Chiba. She is represented by the talent agency Oscar Promotion. Her music records have been released under Flying Dog. Career Kiyoura made her acting debut in 2003 on the tokusatsu TV series ''Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon''. In 2005, she became Sponichi Annex's third image girl (or "Anecco" as they call it). She debuted as a singer in 2007 with the single "Kaze Sagashi", theme song for the '' Sketch Book ~full color's~'' anime series. She has since performed theme songs for other anime series, including ''Spice and Wolf'', ''Sgt. Frog'', ''Ristorante Paradiso'', and ''Sasameki Koto''. She released her first album ''Juukuiro'' in 2010. Since 2015 she is the lead singer of the band Tweedees, fronting the band together with bass player and songwriter Reiji Okii from the famous 1990's band Cymbals. Filmography Film ''Tsukue no Nakami'' (2007) Television ''Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon'' (2003–2004) ''Kinpachi-sensei'' (7th series, 2004–2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Azusa Kishimoto
is a Japanese ''tarento'' and model. Filmography Television Radio References External links * * * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kishimoto, Azusa Japanese television personalities Japanese female models Japanese radio personalities Models from Kanagawa Prefecture 1985 births Living people 21st-century Japanese singers 21st-century Japanese women singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rei Kikukawa
is a Japanese actress, model, and television presenter. Biography Kikukawa was born in Urawa (now part of Saitama), in Saitama Prefecture. She is a graduate of the University of Tokyo where she majored in architecture. She was scouted by an agent while shopping, and eventually came to be represented by Oscar Promotion. Her first major role came in 2002 when she was chosen to co-host the Sunday night NTV show ''Bankisha''. Filmography Movies *'' Double Deception'' (2001) *'' Gun Crazy 2: Beyond the Law'' (2002) *'' Godzilla: Final Wars'' (2004) *'' Install'' (2004) *'' Genghis Khan: To the Ends of the Earth and Sea'' (2007) *''Sakura no Sono/The Cherry Orchard'' (2008) *''Meon ''(2010) *''Ōoku'' (2010) Television *OL Zenido (2003 TV Asahi) *Yume miru Budo: Hon o yomu Onna (2003 NHK) *Shinsengumi! (2004 NHK), Ikumatsu *Reikan Bus Guide Jikenbo / Midnight Ghost Tour (2004 TV Asahi) *Chakushin Ari / One Missed Call (2005 TV Asahi) *Izumo no Okuni (200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aki Kawamura
Aki Kawamura (川村亜紀 ''Kawamura Aki'', born October 15, 1980) is a Japanese bikini Model (person), model and television Japanese idol, idol. She debuted in 1999 with the Yellow Cab Talent Agency. After some time out of the public eye, she joined the Spice talent agency and resumed her career. Kawamura's DVDs include ''Fuji Television Visual Queen of the Year '00 'Aki Kawamura' Aloha Paradise''. Television appearances * ''Shiritsu tantei Hama Maiku'' (Nippon Television, NTV) * ''Kaidan hyaku monogatari'' (Fuji Television) * ''Yo ni mo kimyou na monogatari'' (Fuji Television) * ''Ai wa seigi'' (TV Asahi) References Up-and-coming Japanese Beauties 2009-10-24) Answers.com [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mayuko Kawakita
is a Japanese-American actress and model, known for her role as Rena on '' Fashion Story: Model'', Nippon Television variety show ''Hirunandesu!'', and ''Sekai no Hatemade Itte Q!''. She is the 2003 winner of the Japan Bishōjo Contest which is a beauty pageant held by Oscar Promotion. Appearances Television * ''Sekaigumi TV'' (Fuji TV, 2005-2006), Mayu * ''Gakkō ja Oshierarenai!'' Episode 2 (NTV, 2008) * ''Orthros no Inu'' ( TBS, 2009), Shiho Aoi * ''Bikōjō Keikaku: Suzuki Rinko, 20-sai'' ( KTV, 2010), Rinko Suzuki * ''Best Friend'' (NHK 1seg2, 2010) * ''Don Quixote'' (NTV, 2011), Eri * ''Thumbs up!'' (BS Fuji, 2011), Reiko * ''Mōsō Sousa: Kuwagata Kōichi Junkyōju no Stylish na Seikatsu'' (TV Asahi, 2012), Mizuho Yamamoto * '' Sprout'' (NTV, 2012), Kiyoka Taniyama * ''Tokusō Shirei! Aichi Police'' (Nagoya Broadcasting Network, 2012-2013), Aichi Prefectural Police special investigation unit commander * ''Mistake!'' Episode 2 (Fuji TV, 2013) * ''Mission: English Eiken Da ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reon Kadena
, also known as Leon Kadena or Minamo Kusano, is a Japanese glamour photography, glamor-model and actor, actress. Life and career Kadena was born in Osaka Prefecture on February 19, 1986. The former gravure idol had her first collection of nude photos published at age eighteen by Asahi Press in the photobook ''Naked Reon'' () in June 2004. Kadena also appeared in a number of glamour videos including the September 2005 ''Reon Style'' () released by NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, Geneon Entertainment. In July 2005, Kadena made her theatrical debut in the erotic drama ''Piikan Fūfu''. Three years later in June 2008, she co-starred with fellow gravure idol Yuuri Morishita in the Toei Company, Toei comedy ''Secret Undercover Agent: Wild Cats in Strip Royale'' as secret agents Honey and Bunny who investigate strange incidents beyond the abilities of the regular police. Kadena also appeared in a number of television dramas including being part of the regular cast for the TV Asahi ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |