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Alisa Mizuki

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Alisa Mizuki
観月 ありさ
Born (1976-12-05) December 5, 1976 (age 47)
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesArisa, Alisser
EducationMeiji University, Japan
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • model
Years active1980–present
Spouse
Koji Aoyama
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(m. 2015)​
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website

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Alisa Mizuki (観月 ありさ, Mizuki Arisa, born December 5, 1976) is a Japanese actress and singer. She began her career as a child model and gained attention for starring in commercials for Fujicolor, among other brands, in the early 1990s.[1]

She released her debut single "Densetsu no Shōjo" in 1991, for which she won the Newcomer Award at the 33rd Japan Record Awards. Mizuki has recorded material penned by Yumi Matsutoya, Anri and Tetsuya Komuro, the latter of whom produced her signature song, "Too Shy Shy Boy!".

Mizuki made her film debut in Chōshōjo Reiko (1991), which garnered her the Japan Academy Film Prize for Newcomer of the Year. As an actress, she is best known for her portrayal of Izumi Asakura in the comedy series Nurse no Oshigoto (1996–2002), which spawned a feature film. She was further nominated for a Japan Academy Film Prize for her lead role in My House (2003).

In 2010, Mizuki set the Guinness World Record for being the leading actress in a television drama series for nineteen consecutive years.[2]

History

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Born in Nerima, Tokyo to Japanese-American parents, Mizuki began modelling for magazines and appearing in commercials at the age of four. She become a child model in 1980 and first appeared in television series in 1983, but made her official acting debut in 1991, in the Fuji TV drama Mō Dare mo Aisanai. In 1992, Mizuki landed her first leading role in the Fuji TV drama Hōkago. She later starred in the popular series Nurse no Oshigoto, which, after producing four seasons, was also made into a film, Nurse no Oshigoto: The Movie (2002). Mizuki won the Japan Academy Award for Best Newcomer for her performance in Chō Shōjo Reiko (1991) and later earned a Japan Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Bokunchi (2003).

In May 1991, Mizuki made her singing debut with the song "Densetsu no Shōjo," released through Nippon Columbia. The same year, she earned the Japan Record Award for Best Newcomer. In 1997, Mizuki officially changed the romanization of her first name from Arisa to Alisa. She left Nippon Columbia and signed with her current record label, the Avex Group subsidiary Avex Tune. As of 2011, Mizuki has released twenty-seven singles, six studio albums, and five compilation albums and has sold over 3 million total records. Mizuki is part of the group of artists that were majorly produced by Tetsuya Komuro, commonly known as the TK Family.

Mizuki has starred in several drama series for which she has also sung the theme songs to, such as Help!, Boy Hunt, and most recently Saitō-san. In 2010, Mizuki earned a place in the Guinness World Records book as the only actress to have starred in leading television roles for nineteen consecutive years.[3]

Alongside Rie Miyazawa and Riho Makise, Mizuki was one of the top idols of the 1990s and due to their popularity and ubiquity, the trio were nicknamed "3M" by the media. She is also a successful runway and print model.

Mizuki was the inspiration behind Sailor Moon character Rei Hino, and her song "Kaze mo Sora mo Kitto..." would be used as the ending theme for Sailor Moon Sailor Stars.[4]

Personal life

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On March 21, 2015, she announced that she married Koji Aoyama, a president of a construction company.[5]

Discography

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Main article: Alisa Mizuki discography

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1991 Chōshōjo Reiko Reiko Kudō Lead role [6]
2021 Daughter of Lupin the Movie Rei Mikumo [7]
2023 Red Shoes [8]
2024 What If Tokugawa Ieyasu Became Prime Minister? Murasaki Shikibu [9]

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1996–2002 I Am a Nurse Izumi Asakura Lead role; 4 seasons [10]
2009–2013 Sazae-san Sazae Fuguta Lead role; 4 television films [11]
2014 I Am a Nurse Special Izumi Asakura Lead role; 2 television films [10]

Dubbing

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References

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  1. ^ KIKUCHI, MAKOTO. "観月ありさ、市川美和子、椎名林檎……90年代にヒステリックグラマーを纏った女性達". i-d.vice.com (in Japanese). Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "観月ありさ 走り続けて芸歴40年…長期休みもらっても「何していいのかわかんない」 浜田雅功も共感 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能". スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ^ 観月ありさ、19年連続主演ドラマギネス認定。19年のドラマの軌跡を追う。. Techinsight (in Japanese). MediaProductsJapan. September 8, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  4. ^ Muell, Jason (April 17, 2017). "Which Real Life Singer Was the Basis for Rei Hino's Design?". Tuxedo Unmasked.
  5. ^ "Mizuki Alisa gets married to the president of a construction related company". TokyoHive.
  6. ^ "超少女REIKO". eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  7. ^ "劇場版 ルパンの娘". eiga.com. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "レッドシューズ". eiga.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  9. ^ "もしも徳川家康が総理大臣になったら". eiga.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  10. ^ a b "「ナースのお仕事」12年ぶり復活！2夜連続SPドラマ放送". Cinematoday (in Japanese). September 17, 2017. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  11. ^ "観月ありさ「半沢直樹」に対抗心 サザエさんで「穏やかな日曜日に戻したい」". Cinematoday (in Japanese). September 26, 2013. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  12. ^ "モンスター・ホテル クルーズ船の恋は危険がいっぱい?!". Fukikaeru. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  13. ^ "『モンスター・ホテル 変身ビームで大パニック！』声優に、観月ありさ、山寺宏一、藤森慎吾、川島海荷ら豪華キャストが勢揃い". Navicon. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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