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Horipro Artists
is a Japanese talent agency that manages actors, entertainers and musicians, as well as commercial and television productions. It has locations in Nashville and Los Angeles in the United States. History It was founded in 1960 as Hori Productions (ホリプロダクション ''Hori Purodakushon'') and changed to its present name in 1990. In the 1970s, Hori Productions managed singer Momoe Yamaguchi. In 1989, Horipro purchased the publishing assets of rock band Kiss. Next, the company moved on to invest in more catalogs. A year later, HoriPro Entertainment Group opened their first U.S. location in Nashville, Tennessee. Over the years, Horipro's songwriters would go on to write hits for country musicians. In the late 1990s, Horipro planned to create a "virtual idol", an electronic rendition using motion capture methods of Kyoko Date. The virtual idol based on Date charted in Tokyo in 1996, and provided inspiration for the character of Idoru in William Gibson's eponymous no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Subsidiary
A subsidiary, subsidiary company, or daughter company is a company (law), company completely or partially owned or controlled by another company, called the parent company or holding company, which has legal and financial control over the subsidiary company. Unlike regional branches or divisions, subsidiaries are considered to be distinct entities from their parent companies; they are required to follow the laws of where they are incorporated, and they maintain their own executive leadership. Two or more subsidiaries primarily controlled by same entity/group are considered to be sister companies of each other. Subsidiaries are a common feature of modern business, and most multinational corporations organize their operations via the creation and purchase of subsidiary companies. Examples of holding companies are Berkshire Hathaway, Jefferies Financial Group, The Walt Disney Company, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Citigroup, which have subsidiaries involved in many different Industry (e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dori Caymmi
Dorival "Dori" Tostes Caymmi (born 26 August 1943) is a Brazilian singer, songwriter, guitarist, arranger, and producer. Biography Caymmi was born in Rio de Janeiro to parents who were musicians, his father Dorival Caymmi a composer and his mother Stella Maris a singer. When he was eight, he started piano lessons. At the Conservatório Lorenzo Fernandez, he studied music theory and harmony. He became a professional musician in 1959 when he accompanied his sister Nana in a performance. During the next year, he became a member of Grupo dos Sete and composed music for TV. He directed the play ''Opinião'' and performed on violão for it in 1964, contributing to the growth of música popular brasileira ( MPB). He worked as a producer for Eumir Deodato, Edu Lobo, and Nara Leão and as a composer with Nelson Motta. He and Motta were an effective songwriting duo. Their song "Saveiros" won the first edition of the Festival Internacional da Canção. "O Cantador" was covered by Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anna Ishibashi
is a Japanese actress and model. Career Ishibashi starred in Ryuichi Hiroki's ''Your Friend'' in 2008. She was given a Best New Talent award at the 2008 Yokohama Film Festival. She appeared in Koji Maeda's ''Cannonball Wedlock'' in 2011. Personal life Ishibashi married professional baseball pitcher Yuki Matsui in 2018. In May 2020, she announced the birth of their first child, a daughter, and on October 14, 2022, Ishibashi gave birth to the couple's second child, a son. Filmography Films *''Your Friend'' (2008) as Emi Izumi *'' Akai Ito'' (2008) as Asami Tadokoro *'' Time Traveller: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time'' (2010) as young Kazuko Yoshiyama *''Cannonball Wedlock'' (2011) as Mika *'' Paper Flower'' (2011) as Asuka *''My Back Page'' (2011) as Shigeko *''Milocrorze'' (2011) as Yuri *'' Yume no Kayoiji'' (2012) as Mari Miyazawa *''The Millennial Rapture'' (2013) as Yukino *'' Fuan no Tane'' (2013) as Yoko *''Heart Beat'' (2013) as Kayo *'' Girl in the Sunny Place'' ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miyuki Imori
is a Japanese entertainer, idol, actress, and singer who is represented by the talent agency, Horipro. Biography Imori was born on October 26, 1968, in Shimonita, Kanra District, Gunma, Japan. She graduated from Horikoshi High School in Nakano, Tokyo, Japan. While still in high school, Imori was selected as a winner from among 120,000 contestants in the 9th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan competition in 1984. She made her professional singing debut with on April 21, 1985, after signing with Pony Canyon , also known by the shorthand form , is a Japanese company, established on October 1, 1966, which distributes music, films, home video, and video games. It is affiliated with the Japanese media group Fujisankei Communications Group. Pony Canyo .... Imori later won the at the with the same song. Filmography TV series Films References External linksOfficial profile {{DEFAULTSORT:Imori, Miyuki Japanese women television personalities Japanese idols Japanese actresses ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aya Hirayama
is a Japanese actress who has appeared in various films including '' Waterboys'' (2001) and Lovers' Kiss (2003). Hirayama was born in Kuroiso, Tochigi, Japan, which is now part of Nasushiobara. Aya made her acting debut in 1999 with '' Tengoku no Kiss'', a Nippon Television drama, at the age of 15. Subsequently, she established herself as a television regular with appearances in many Japanese TV dramas. In 2001, Hirayama played significant parts in the television drama '' Fighting Girl'' and the film '' Waterboys''. Hirayama's most notable acting role to date is her leading appearance as Yoko in the 2004 South Korean movie '' Fighter in the Wind''. In 2005, Hirayama played the title character Haruka in the Japanese television drama '' Haruka 17''. Filmography Film *'' Waterboys'' (2001) *''Lovers' Kiss'' (2003) *''Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo The Movie 2'' (2003) *'' Fighter in the Wind'' (2004) *'' Black Jack'' (2005) voice *'' Atagoal'' (2006) voice ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minami Hinase
, known professionally as , is a Japanese actress of half French descent. Biography Minami was born in Tokyo, Japan on 22 September 1986. She is internationally known for her role as Shogo Kawada's girlfriend Keiko Onuki in the critically acclaimed Japanese film '' Battle Royale''. Career She was previously employed under Horipro, a giant Japanese model and talent agency. She acted in the 2006 Japanese drama film ''Humoresque: Sakasama no Chou'' (literally ''Humoresque: The Upside Down Butterfly''). She has acted in films including ''Toso Kuso Tawake'', ''Lament of the Lamb'', ''Robo Rock'' and ''Detroit Metal City'', and ''Yukan Club''. She also starred in the ''Hanazakari No Kimitachi E'' special, in which she portrays a character named Julia. Modeling Minami is a regular print model for Japanese fashion magazines, as well as appearing in other magazines such as mina, SEDA, Phat Photo, Dolce Vita and 26ans. She is also a regular model for Shiseido Majolica Majorica, and oft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shoko Haida
is a Japanese singer, actress, and ''tarento''. Her stage name was when she was in the Takarazuka Revue. During her career in the Uta Gekidan Zaidanji Haida's nickname was . She grew up in Kunitachi, Tokyo. Haida is represented with Toho Entertainment and later Horipro is a Japanese talent agent, talent agency that manages actors, entertainers and musicians, as well as commercial and television productions. It has locations in Nashville, Tennessee, Nashville and Los Angeles in the United States. History I .... Filmography Stage During Takarazuka After Takarazuka Concerts Mini concerts and handshake meetings Events In-store concerts TV series Regular appearances Voice acting Dramas Films Japanese dub Advertisements Books Magazines Discography Albums Singles DVD Others References External links * Musical Academy: Dream * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Haida, Shoko Japanese stage actresses Japanese entertainers Pony Canyon artists 1979 bir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyoko Fukada
is a Japanese actress and singer. She is represented by the agency Horipro. She won the award for Best Actress at the Yokohama Film Festival for '' Kamikaze Girls''. Biography Kyoko Fukada was born and raised in Tokyo, on 2 November 1982. On 20 October 1996, she won the 21st Talent Scout Caravan Grand Prix Award as part of the "Pure Girl Audition" at the age of 13. She began her career as an actress in 1997 with the first appearance in the television series ''Sore ga Kotae da!'' as Kazune Mizuno. Fukada appeared in her first movie '' Ring 2'' as Kanae Sawaguchi in 1999 and in later in ''School Day of the Dead'', released in 2000. She graduated from Horikoshi High School in 2001. In 2002, she made an appearance in '' Dolls'' as Haruna. Fukada is also a J-pop singer and her debut single "The Last Fruit" led to her album "Dear…", both released by Pony Canyon , also known by the shorthand form , is a Japanese company, established on October 1, 1966, which distributes m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Minori Chihara
is a Japanese Voice acting in Japan, voice actress and singer who has had roles in several anime series.Doi, Hitoshi"Chihara Minori" ''Seiyuu Database''. January 3, 2011. Retrieved January 10, 2011. She is well known for her voice role as Yuki Nagato in ''The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya'' and List of The Idolmaster characters#961 Production, Leon in ''The iDOLM@STER'', while in her musical career, she has been signed under King Records (Japan), King Records and Lantis (company), Lantis. She was born in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, Tochigi and was raised in Saitama Prefecture, Saitama. She was affiliated with the talent agency Horipro, HoriPro International. Career ;2003 * From April to September, Chihara served as the assistant to Mariko Kōda's Osaka Broadcasting Corporation, OBC radio program ''Kōda Mariko no GM,'' a position she gained through an audition. She won first place at the Seiyū Grand Prix Club and the right to work in the ''Avex Trax, avex ar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haruka Ayase
better known by the stage name , is a Japanese actress who started her career as a model in the year 2000. She has since become a leading actress in television and film. Career 2000–2004: Early career Ayase was invited by a friend to participate in the 25th Horipro Talent Scout Caravan. She was interested as "an excuse to not attend club activities", but had nothing prepared, so she did a rabbit imitation that was popular at school. She won the Special Jury Prize, and made her debut in the entertainment world in 2000. Her stage name was taken from the internet, with Ayase and herself choosing it from 16,000 applicants; on February 28, 2001, it was decided as "Haruka Ayase". In addition to photo collections and weekly magazines, her popularity as a gravure idol increased with appearances on local programs such as ''Cosmo Angel''. Her pictorial activities decreased as she began to receive attention as an actress. Ayase made her acting debut in 2001 in part 3 of '' Kindaichi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ineko Arima
is a Japanese stage and film actress. She has appeared in films of directors such as Yasujirō Ozu, Mikio Naruse and Kon Ichikawa was a Japanese film director and screenwriter. His work displays a vast range in genre and style, from the anti-war films '' The Burmese Harp'' (1956) and '' Fires on the Plain'' (1959), to the documentary '' Tokyo Olympiad'' (1965), which won t .... Selected filmography Film Television Honours * Medal with Purple Ribbon (1995) * Order of the Precious Crown, 4th Class, Wisteria (2003) References External links * * * Japanese film actresses Living people 20th-century Japanese actresses Actresses from Osaka Prefecture People from Ikeda, Osaka 1932 births Recipients of the Medal with Purple Ribbon {{Japan-stage-actor-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kei Aran
, , is a South Korean actress and former top star ''otokoyaku'' (an actress who plays male roles) of the Japanese Takarazuka Revue's Star Troupe. She joined the revue in 1991 and became the top star in 2007, five years after her classmates Sumire Haruno (the former top star of Flower Troupe) and Hikaru Asami (former top star of Snow Troupe) became top stars. She resigned from the company in April 2009 and is currently pursuing an acting career outside of the Revue. She is original from Konan, Shiga, Japan, and her nickname is Touko. She is of Zainichi Korean descent and the first from such background to become the top star of the company. However, she is not the first non-Japanese actress to become a Takarazuka top star: Ran Ootori, who is of Chinese descent, was top star of Star Troupe from 1975 until 1979. Troupe history * Snow Troupe: 1991–2000 * Star Troupe: 2000–2009 Biography Aran graduated at the top of her class from the Takarazuka Music School in 1991. She was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
