Risa Yoshiki (吉木 りさ) is a Japanese gravure idol and singer.[1] She has released two singles, seven DVDs, and appears regularly on TV and radio.
Risa Yoshiki | |
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| Born | July 27, 1987 |
| Nationality | Japanese |
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| Children | 2 |
Life and career
editYoshiki was born in Funabashi in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. She originally wanted to be a manga artist when growing up. In her first year of high school, she was scouted in Harajuku by the Fitone[n 1] agency. She decided to become an enka singer and trained for two years.
In November 2004, she released a DVD of images, "Koi", although her parents were opposed to a career in glamour modelling. From 2009 she became a regular on a variety programme called Campus Night Fuji. In 2010, the programme finished. She also graduated from the Asia University of Japan in the same year.
Her debut as a singer was a cover version of Yozakura Oshichi, originally sung by Fuyumi Sakamoto. She went on to perform with others in the cast of Campus Night Fuji in a group called Campus Nighters. In March 2011 she released a single Destin Histoire under the name "yoshiki*lisa".
In 2010, a television variety programme chose her as the woman with the most beautiful face in an encyclopedia of Japanese celebrities.[2]
In February 2011 her DVDs dominated Amazon.co.jp's rankings for sales of idol DVDs, occupying first, second, third and fourth places.[3] Idol commentator Hideo Horikoshi attributes her success to the contrast of her genuine beauty, of the kind not usually found in glamour models, with a willingness to pose for pictures including crotch shots, cosplay, and bondage poses.[3]
Appearances
editVariety
editDrama
edit- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004) episodes 3, 4
- Hataraki Man (2007)
- Teen Court: 10-dai Saiban (2012)
- Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (2012)
Film
edit- We Are Little Zombies (2019)
Stage
edit- VISUALIVE Persona 4 (2012)
Radio
edit- GEKIDAN SAMBA CARNIVAL
- DJ Tomoaki's Radio Show! Assistant, 3 appearances
- The Nutty Radio Show OniOni (2010–present) Wednesday assistant
- Yoshiki Risa No Enjoi Dorabingu Sandei (Risa Yoshiki's Enjoy Driving Sunday) (April–June 2011)
- Dengeki Taishō (October 2011–present)
Commercials
editMedia
editDVDs
edit- Yoshiki Risa Koi (2004)
- mitu＊mitu (2011)
- kako (2011)
- Captive (2014)
Photo books
edit- Heaven (2011)
- RISA MANIA (2011)
Music
editDiscography
edit- Poche (as yoshiki*lisa) 28 March 2012
Notes
edit- ^ フィットワン
References
edit- ^ "Yoshiki Risa". Kotobank (in Japanese). Retrieved 4 March 2012.
- ^ "吉木りさ"最強の股間"と美人顔!! DVD大ヒットのグラドルがアキバ降臨". アイドル (in Japanese). メンズサイゾー. 20 January 2011. Retrieved 30 June 2011.
- ^ a b "吉木りさ 「正統派美女の顔×過激な格好」ギャップが人気". Shukan Posuto. 29 April 2011.
External links
edit- Official website (in Japanese)
- Yoshiki Hiyori (Official blog) (in Japanese)
- Record company website (in Japanese)