is a Japanese idol singer, actress and fashion model. She is a former member of the Japanese girl group

Nogizaka46 is a Japanese female idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto, created as the of the group AKB48. They are the first group from the Sakamichi Series, which also includes sister groups Sakurazaka46 (formerly Keyakizaka46), Yoshimotozaka46, a ...

, and a regular model for the fashion magazine ''ar''.

Life and career

On March 28, 2013, Hori successfully auditioned for the second generation of

, debuting in the theater play ''16-nin no Principal Deux'', which showcased the newly added second generation members. Hori was chosen as the center for the group's seventh single "Barrette" and has been a core member of the group since. She continues to be active as an idol and on various television programs. In 2019, Hori debuted as a film actress in a leading role in the film ''Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy'', an adaptation of Miki Aihara's manga ''

Hot Gimmick is a Japanese ''shōjo manga, shōjo'' manga series written and illustrated by Miki Aihara. It was serialized in Shogakukan's ''Betsucomi'' magazine from the December 2000 issue (released in November) to the August 2005 issue (released in J ...

'', playing the role of Hatsumi Narita. Her performance won the Asian New Talent Award - Best Actress category at the

Shanghai International Film Festival The Shanghai International Film Festival (, French: ''Festival international du film de Shanghai''), abbreviated SIFF, is one of the largest film festivals in East Asia. "China's biggest film festival" according to the Hollywood Reporter. Nex ...

that year. On November 27, 2020, Hori released her solo song , and announced her graduation.

Discography

Singles with Nogizaka46

Albums with Nogizaka46

Other featured songs

Filmography

Films

Video on demand

Theater

References

External links

* Living people 1996 births Japanese idols Japanese women singers Japanese film actresses Japanese female models Nogizaka46 members People from Gifu {{Japan-bio-stub