is a Japanese actress and

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singer. Her nickname is ''Kanchan'' (菅ちゃん). She was born in

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, Japan.

Career

In 1992, Kanno made her debut as a member of a group called '' Sakurakko Club'' after passing the orientation for the TV

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''Sakurakko Kurabu''. As a member of the ''Sakura Gumi'', she started to participate actively for the group's second single ''DO-shite''. Because the group was one that allowed its members to undertake their own individual endeavors, Kanno increased her level of work outside the variety show, while remaining as a regular in the show. In 1993, she made her

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debut in ''Twins Kyōshi'' (Twins Teacher), and has continued to appear in dramas ever since. In 1996, Kanno appeared in the drama ''Iguana no Musume'' (The Iguana's Daughter). Afterwards, she continued to take on lead roles in several TV and live stage dramas. Her role as a person trying to overcome hearing deficiencies while trying to build a family won the general public opinion vote, which later translated into several awards for her, such as the ATP Award and "Erando-ru New Talent" Award. She made her solo debut on 24 March 1995 with "Koi o shiyō!" (''Let's Love!''), after ''Sakura Gumi'' disbanded. Her first album was released later that year. She also participated in photography modeling. On her 20th birthday, a book featuring nude photos taken by Miyzawa Masaaki titled ''Nudity'' went on sale and was one of 1997 top-ten bestselling books in Japan. Besides starring in dramas, Kanno is also active in variety shows. In 2005, she featured in the

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show ''Burogu Taipu'' as a regular. While Kanno is mostly focused on acting, she still continues to sing.

Personal life

On 2 April 2013, Miho Kanno registered her marriage with fellow actor Masato Sakai in Tokyo. She has two children with her husband, eldest being a boy born in 2015 and the younger being a girl born in 2018.

Filmography

Television

Films

Video games

Discography

Albums

Singles

;As lead artist

Awards

* Best Supporting Actress, 27th Hochi Film Awards, for her role as Sawako in ''Dolls'' (2002) * Newcomer of the Year, 22nd

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(1998)

References

External links

*
JDorama profile

Kanno Miho Official Site
(in Japanese)

(in Japanese) {{DEFAULTSORT:Kanno, Miho 1977 births Living people Actresses from Saitama Prefecture Japanese actresses Japanese women pop singers Japanese idols Singers from Saitama Prefecture Ken-On artists 21st-century Japanese singers 21st-century Japanese women singers