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*'''Name (romaji):''' Sakai Noriko | *'''Name (romaji):''' Sakai Noriko | ||
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*'''Profession:''' Singer/songwriter, actress, and former 80's/90's idol | *'''Profession:''' Singer/songwriter, actress, and former 80's/90's idol | ||
*'''Birthdate:''' 1971-Feb-14 | *'''Birthdate:''' 1971-Feb-14 | ||
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*'''Weight:''' 43kg | *'''Weight:''' 43kg | ||
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==About Noriko-chan== | ==About Noriko-chan== | ||
Noriko was first introduced to the world in 1985, signing on with BOMB Magazine after being discovered at the Grand Prix beauty pageant. Noriko then made her debut in 1986 as a [[Wikipedia:J-pop|JPOP]] idol, signing on with Sun Music. Her first piece of merchandise was her '''Video YUPPIE''' book, released in November 1986. Her first single, ''Otoko no Ko ni Naritai'' was released in February 1987, and her first LP, ''Fantasia'', was released later in June. Since 1987, she released over 25 LPs and CDs, and dozens of CD-singles. Her "anthems" include [[Aoi Usagi]], [[Kagami no Doresu]], Hohoemi wo Mitsuketa, and YUMEBOKEN. | Noriko was first introduced to the world in 1985, signing on with BOMB Magazine after being discovered at the Grand Prix beauty pageant. Noriko then made her debut in 1986 as a [[Wikipedia:J-pop|JPOP]] idol, signing on with Sun Music. Her first piece of merchandise was her '''Video YUPPIE''' book, released in November 1986. Her first single, ''Otoko no Ko ni Naritai'' was released in February 1987, and her first LP, ''Fantasia'', was released later in June. Since 1987, she released over 25 LPs and CDs, and dozens of CD-singles. Her "anthems" include [[Aoi Usagi]], [[Kagami no Doresu]], Hohoemi wo Mitsuketa, and YUMEBOKEN. | ||
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Noriko first appeared in a Japanese drama in 1989, taking on a minor role in the TV Asahi tanpatsu drama [[Iemitsu to Hidari to Isshin Tasuke Tenka no Ichidaiji]]. Her first major role came in 1993, playing Kashiwagi Koyuki in the Fuji TV hit series [[Hitotsu Yane no Shita]]. Hitotsu had an average viewership of 33.7-percent, one of the highest viewed trendy drama series of the 1990's, and certainly the most popular Noriko has ever starred in. | Noriko first appeared in a Japanese drama in 1989, taking on a minor role in the TV Asahi tanpatsu drama [[Iemitsu to Hidari to Isshin Tasuke Tenka no Ichidaiji]]. Her first major role came in 1993, playing Kashiwagi Koyuki in the Fuji TV hit series [[Hitotsu Yane no Shita]]. Hitotsu had an average viewership of 33.7-percent, one of the highest viewed trendy drama series of the 1990's, and certainly the most popular Noriko has ever starred in. | ||
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Her [[:Category:NHK Taiga|NHK Taiga drama]] major role opportunity came in 2002, starring as One in [[Toshiie and Matsu|Toshiie to Matsu]]. And, she captured a starring role in the [[:Category:NHK Asadora|NHK Asadora]] [[Fight]], playing the mother to the 15-year old heroine. "This is a challenge for me. I want to play a cheerful mother," she said with a smile in one interview. "I've always admired strong wives, so I am using this role as a learning experience. I think playing a warm-hearted mother who isn't too unfriendly would be about right." ''--- [[User:Groink|Groink]] 22:20, 6 Aug 2006 (EDT)'' | Her [[:Category:NHK Taiga|NHK Taiga drama]] major role opportunity came in 2002, starring as One in [[Toshiie and Matsu|Toshiie to Matsu]]. And, she captured a starring role in the [[:Category:NHK Asadora|NHK Asadora]] [[Fight]], playing the mother to the 15-year old heroine. "This is a challenge for me. I want to play a cheerful mother," she said with a smile in one interview. "I've always admired strong wives, so I am using this role as a learning experience. I think playing a warm-hearted mother who isn't too unfriendly would be about right." ''--- [[User:Groink|Groink]] 22:20, 6 Aug 2006 (EDT)'' | ||
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*[[Harukaze Ichiban!]] (春風一番!) as Mitsuko (NTV, 1986) | *[[Harukaze Ichiban!]] (春風一番!) as Mitsuko (NTV, 1986) | ||
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*Moonlight Jellyfish as Terasawa Yukiko (2004) | *Moonlight Jellyfish as Terasawa Yukiko (2004) | ||
*[http://www.mandiapple.com/snowblood/juonthegrudge2.htm JU-ON The Grudge 2] as Harase Kyoko (2003) | *[http://www.mandiapple.com/snowblood/juonthegrudge2.htm JU-ON The Grudge 2] as Harase Kyoko (2003) | ||
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*'''AWARD:''' (1996) Best actress, [[Zoku Hoshi no Kinka]], Japan Drama Awards | *'''AWARD:''' (1996) Best actress, [[Zoku Hoshi no Kinka]], Japan Drama Awards | ||
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Revision as of 19:46, 18 October 2006
Sakai Noriko (2005)
Contents
Profile
- Name: 酒井法子
- Name (romaji): Sakai Noriko
- Profession: Singer/songwriter, actress, and former 80's/90's idol
- Birthdate: 1971-Feb-14
- Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
- Height: 157cm
- Weight: 43kg
- Star sign: Aquarius
About Noriko-chan
Noriko was first introduced to the world in 1985, signing on with BOMB Magazine after being discovered at the Grand Prix beauty pageant. Noriko then made her debut in 1986 as a JPOP idol, signing on with Sun Music. Her first piece of merchandise was her Video YUPPIE book, released in November 1986. Her first single, Otoko no Ko ni Naritai was released in February 1987, and her first LP, Fantasia, was released later in June. Since 1987, she released over 25 LPs and CDs, and dozens of CD-singles. Her "anthems" include Aoi Usagi, Kagami no Doresu, Hohoemi wo Mitsuketa, and YUMEBOKEN.
Noriko is also a seiyu for various childrens' videos, and even recorded several anime theme songs. Her most famous is Ureshi Namida, the opening theme song for the anime Video Girl Ai. Creator Masakazu Katsura even once mentioned that he created the character Hayashida Moemi after Nori-P. She also performed the opening theme song Active Heart for the late 1980's anime Gunbuster. And, she has illustrated a few children storybooks, one of them titled Nori-chan starring YUPPIE.
Noriko first appeared in a Japanese drama in 1989, taking on a minor role in the TV Asahi tanpatsu drama Iemitsu to Hidari to Isshin Tasuke Tenka no Ichidaiji. Her first major role came in 1993, playing Kashiwagi Koyuki in the Fuji TV hit series Hitotsu Yane no Shita. Hitotsu had an average viewership of 33.7-percent, one of the highest viewed trendy drama series of the 1990's, and certainly the most popular Noriko has ever starred in.
Her NHK Taiga drama major role opportunity came in 2002, starring as One in Toshiie to Matsu. And, she captured a starring role in the NHK Asadora Fight, playing the mother to the 15-year old heroine. "This is a challenge for me. I want to play a cheerful mother," she said with a smile in one interview. "I've always admired strong wives, so I am using this role as a learning experience. I think playing a warm-hearted mother who isn't too unfriendly would be about right." --- Groink 22:20, 6 Aug 2006 (EDT)
TV Shows
- Fight as Kido Asako, NHK (2005)
- Kunitori Monogatari, TV Tokyo (2005)
- Okami ni narimasu! as Yoshino Natsuko (NHK, 2003)
- Mukodono 2003, Fuji TV (2003)
- Toshiie and Matsu as One, NHK (2002)
- Honke no Yome, NTV (2001)
- Tenshi ga Kieta Machi, NTV (2000)
- Seija no Koushin, TBS (1999)
- Toi Shinseki Chikaku no Tanin, NHK (1999)
- Hitotsu Yane no Shita 2 as Kashiwagi Koyuki, Fuji TV (1997)
- Zoku Hoshi no Kinka as Kuramoto Aya, NTV (1996)
- Hoshi no Kinka as Kuramoto Aya, NTV (1995)
- Watashi, Mikata Desu, TBS (1995)
- Deatta Koro no Kimi de Ite, NTV (1994)
- Hitotsu Yane no Shita as Kashiwagi Koyuki, Fuji TV (1993)
- Harukaze Ichiban! (春風一番!) as Mitsuko (NTV, 1986)
TV Show Theme Songs
- Photograph, from Toi Shinseki Chikaku no Tanin (1999)
- Aoi Usagi, from Hoshi no Kinka (1995)
- Kagami no Doresu, from Zoku Hoshi no Kinka (1996)
Movies
- Yogen (Premonition) as Satomi Ayaka (2004)
- Moonlight Jellyfish as Terasawa Yukiko (2004)
- JU-ON The Grudge 2 as Harase Kyoko (2003)
Endorsements
- LION, Shinyokumiai, Glico, Chiba Prefecture, TOSHIBA, TAKARA SHUZO, NISSAN Motors, KAMEDA SEIKA, Araks, Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications, Nissan Food Products, BOUKOSUMETTO, Chubu Electric Power, MITSUKAN
Recognitions
- AWARD: (1995) Best actress, Hoshi no Kinka, Japan Drama Awards
- APPEARANCE: (1995) 46th NHK Kouhaku Uta-Gassen, song Aoi Usagi
- AWARD: (1996) Best actress, Zoku Hoshi no Kinka, Japan Drama Awards