is a former actress and a singer in Japan.

History

* In May 2005, Manami's mother found out about the Toho Cinderella Audition on

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website. On January 9, 2006, she attended the 6th Toho Cinderella Audition and she achieved the Grand Prix title out of 37,443 people. This audition was not only to become an actress but to debut first appearing in the film '' Rough''. So in August of the same year, she debuted acting the film-only character. * In August 2007, she participated in the GyaO audition which was held for the voice of Lyra in ''

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'' However, she did not make it into the finals. * Debuting as a singer on August 13, 2008, with single . was released only on iTunes from June 2008.

Filmography and appearances

Movies

* ''Kakushi Toride no Sanakunin: The Last Princess'' (2008) * ''Bizan'' (2007) * '' Rough'' (2006)

Drama

* ''Hatachi no Koibito'' (2007) * ''

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'' (2007) * ''

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Radio

* TOKYO FM 701ch "The Rooms" (2006–2007)

PV

* Negai Boshi by SHOWTA. (2006)

Discography

Singles

* (2008.08.13)

References

External links

Toho Geino ProfileOfficial blog "Mana Blog"
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kurose, Manami 1991 births Living people Horikoshi High School alumni Japanese television actresses Japanese film actresses Actors from Saitama Prefecture 21st-century Japanese actresses Singers from Saitama Prefecture