Akina Minami
Akina Minami (南 明奈, Minami Akina, born 15 May 1989 in Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese gravure idol and tarento signed to Free Style Company. Minami's recognition as a model has also spread beyond Japan and she was named as one of the "7 most irresistibly cute Japanese idols" by the Thailand version of FHM magazine in 2010.[1] On her official Instagram page, she announced her marriage to Japanese comedian Masaru Hamaguchi.[2][3]
Akina Minami | |
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| Born | 15 May 1989 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Other names | Akkiina (アッキーナ) |
| Spouse(s) | Masaru Hamaguchi (m. 2018) |
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| Height | 1.60 m (5 ft 3 in) |
| Website | fs-company |
Filmography
Movies
- Wanna be Free!: Tokyo Girl (2006) as amateur model
- Chorus-tai: Kanojotachi no Kiseki (2007) as Aki
- Buraburabanban (2008)
- Cho Kamen Rider Den-O & Decade Neo Generations: The Onigashima Warship (2009) as Toki
- Ju-on: Shiroi Rōjo (2009) as Akane
TV dramas
- Shibatora: Dōgan Keiji Shibata Taketora (2008) as Tamaki Ayukawa
- Maison Ikkoku (26 July 2008) as Kozue Nanao
- Real Clothes (16 September 2008) as Hitomi Hanada
- Magic x Warrior Magi Majo Pures! (1 April 2018) as Hōko Minami
TV programmes
- Sakiyomi Jan Bang!
- Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream
Video games
- Akina Minami appeared in several posters in the Sony PlayStation 3 video game, Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots.[4]
- Akina Minami is a playable avatar in the Japanese Cardass game Dragon Ball Heroes, she is a female Saiyan who is able to learn and use various attacks from other characters.
Clothing brand
Akina Minami launched a clothing brand named after her. Her clothing brand includes kimono and Western style couture outfits for children.
References
- Gonzales, Gelo (17 February 2010). "7 most irresistibly cute Japanese idols". FHM. Archived from the original on 1 May 2015. Retrieved 2014-05-25.
- "南明奈 on Instagram: "いつも応援してくださっている皆様へ 私事ではありますが、ご報告がございます 本日、5月25日にかねてから交際している 濱口優さんと入籍いたしました…"". Instagram.
- "Hamaguchi Masaru and Minami Akina tie the knot | tokyohive.com". www.tokyohive.com.
- "Akina Minami", YouTube video of an Akina Minami poster in Sony PlayStation 3 video game Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (in Japanese).
Sources
- "Model Akina Minami dresses as 'Pikachu' to throw first pitch at baseball game". Mainichi Shimbun. 10 June 2008. Retrieved 10 June 2008.
External links
- Akina Minami official web site (in Japanese)
- Akina Minami on IMDb
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