Asami Abe
Asami Abe | |
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Born | Muroran, Hokkaido, Japan | February 27, 1985
Genres | J-pop |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress |
Years active | 2003–2011 |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
Asami Abe (
Biography
[edit]Following in her sister's footsteps, Abe hit the music scene in 2003 and has achieved some success. Her debut single was "Riyū" which was released in June of that year. To date she has released a total of six singles, one novel, two full albums, three photobooks, and has also starred in three movies and two TV dramas.
In 2006, Abe and older sister Natsumi played the title roles in a Japanese TV drama about the 60's Japanese female pop duo The Peanuts. She also played the role of Chava in the Japanese production of Fiddler on the Roof.
On May 15, 2007, it was announced that Abe would replace Nozomi Tsuji in the trio Gyaruru. They released their first single, "Boom Boom Meccha Maccho!", on June 20, 2007.
On September 5, 2007, Abe participated in Kunoichi, a women's obstacle course competition, and was disqualified on the first stage.
Personal life
[edit]On November 11, 2011, it was announced that Abe married a 34-year-old content creator who mainly deals with online contents.[1]
Discography
[edit]Singles
[edit]- 2003-06-26 – "Riyū" (
理由 ) - 2003-07-02 – "Our Song"
- 2003-10-08 – "Kimi o Tsureteiku" (きみをつれていく)
- 2004-01-28 – "Sotsugyō" (
卒業 , Graduation) - 2004-08-04 – "Jōnetsu Setsuna" (
情熱 セツナ) - used as Rockman X Command Mission's opening theme. - 2004-11-03 – "Everyday"
Albums
[edit]- 2003-11-05 – Wishes
- 2004-12-01 – 4 colors
DVDs
[edit]- 2003-12-17 – A Girl ~I Wish Upon a Song~
- 2004-04-07 – Asamix!
- 2004-12-01 – Sweet Heaven
Appearances
[edit]Photobooks
[edit]- 2003-07-09 – Sono Mama (そのまま。)
- 2004-10-24 – Four Colors
- 2005-11-24 – Feeling Good?
Novel
[edit]- 2005-11-24 – Baka Mitai (バカみたい。)
Dramas
[edit]- 2004-07-08 – Minami-kun no Koibito (
南 くんの恋人 , Minami-kun's Lover) - 2004-08-21 – Chichi no Umi, Boku no Sora (
父 の海 、僕 の空 ) - 2004-10-21 – Hotman 2 (ホットマン2)
- 2006-05-26 – The Hit Parade (ザ・ヒットパレード)
- 2007-10-05 – Shigeshoshi (
死 化粧 師 ) - 2008-01-06 – Atsu-Hime (
篤 姫 )
Movies
[edit]- 2005-09-03 – Kamen Rider Hibiki & The Seven Senki
- 2005-09-22 – Money Draw (お
金 の引 くこと) - 2005-11-25 – Hole in One ~Joshi Golfer Chiharu (ホールインワン ~
女子 ゴルファー千春 )
Calendars
[edit]- October 2003 – Abe Asami 2004 Calendar (
安倍 麻美 2004年度 カレンダー) - September 2004 – Abe Asami 2005 Calendar (
安倍 麻美 2005年度 カレンダー)
References
[edit]- ^ "Abe Asami to tie the knot". Tokyograph.