Aya Matsuura
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| Aya Matsuura | ||
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 Aya Matsuura (2006)
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| Background information | ||
| Also known as | Ayaya | |
| Born | June 25, 1986 (age 20) | |
| Origin |  Himeji,Hyogo Prefecture, Japan |
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| Genre(s) | Japanese Pop | |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, actress | |
| Years active | 2001-present | |
| Label(s) | zetima | |
| Associated acts |
GAM, Gomattou, DEF.DIVA, 3-nin Matsuri, Odoru 11, SALT5, H!P All Stars | |
| Website | Hello! Project.com | |
Aya Matsuura (松浦 亜弥 Matsuura Aya?, born June 25, 1986 in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan) is a female J-pop artist and actress within Hello! Project.
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[edit] Profile
- Name: Aya Matsuura (松浦 亜弥?)
- Nickname: Ayaya (あやや?)
- Birth Date: June 25, 1986
- Blood Type: B
- Favorite Sport: Tennis
- Favorite Food: Cookie dough ice cream
- Favorite Color: Pink
[edit] Career
Aya auditioned in 2000 for the 4th Morning Musume & Heike Michiyo Protegee Audition, and was selected along with Sheki-Dol to become a part of what was later known as Hello! Project. It is a common misconception that Aya originally auditioned to be a part of Morning Musume, which she didn't.[1] After being chosen from that audition, Aya Matsuura began her solo career. In time she would become one of H!P's biggest acts.
Aside from a successful solo career, Aya Matsuura (nicknamed Ayaya), has also done numerous collaborations with other members of Hello! Project, including special, usually short lived groups Gomattou with Maki Goto and Miki Fujimoto; Nochiura Natsumi with Maki Goto and Natsumi Abe; and DEF.DIVA with Maki Goto, Natsumi Abe, and Rika Ishikawa. She's also done the "Folk Song" series which feature Yuko Nakazawa and other H!P artists, as well as Hello! Project's shuffle groups (Ayaya was placed in 3-nin Matsuri for 2001, Odoru 11 in 2002, Salt 5 in 2003, and the larger H!P All Stars in 2004).
Also, she has collaborated with Miki Fujimoto as a duo named GAM that debuted September of 2006. Their first single, "Thanks!" reached the #2 position on the Oricon.
Matsuura has appeared in many commercials for various companies; notably Pretz snack foods, Epson color printers, and Kirin beverages. Currently she also takes part and co-hosts the television show Utawara with other names in Japanese entertainment such as Johnny Jimusho's Jun Matsumoto.
Matsuura starred in the Japanese film Sukeban Deka: Codename = Asamiya Saki opposite Rika Ishikawa, released on September 30, 2006.
On October 9, 2006 both concerts she was supposed to hold that day were cancelled due to her not feeling well.[2] Soon several unsourced rumours emerged considering the possibility she might be suffering from Temporomandibular joint disorder.[3] Following the cancellation of the two concerts, Matsuura's management confirmed the rumours, reported the young idol had been taking painkillers to continue working and scheduled a press conference to discuss her condition.[4][5] On the following day Matsuura made a public statement on PBS apologizing to her fans and expressing her desire to get back to her singing career as soon as possible.
Since her press conference, Matsuura has returned to her normal hosting duties on her weekly radio show, "Matsuura Aya no All Night Nippon" and has returned to singing in a limited capacity, as most recently demonstrated on her appearance on HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP on October 23 2006.
[edit] Trivia
- Her 2004 single "Watarasebashi" (Watarase Bridge) is a cover of Moritaka Chisato's 1993 original. The bridge in the title is one of twelve bridges that cross the Watarase River in the city of Ashikaga.
- Matsuura stated in an October 23, 2006 interview on HEY! HEY! HEY! MUSIC CHAMP that her parents have had to remove the family placard from their house due to harassment from fans and bosozoku, as the rarity of their surname makes the house easy to locate in Himeji.
- Matsuura had a dog named Nana, but it died of liver disease.[6]
- She has stated that she is the type of person that only eats one type of food at a time in a meal.[7]
- She is rumoured to be the girlfriend of lead vocalist Keita Tachibana from the group w-inds..[8]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
| # | Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | First Kiss | 2002-01-01 |
| 2 | T.W.O | 2003-01-29 |
| 3 | X3 | 2004-01-01 |
| 4 | Matsuura Aya Best 1 (松浦亜弥ベスト1?) | 2005-03-24 |
| 5 | Naked Songs | 2006-11-29 |
[edit] Singles
| # | Title | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dokki Doki! LOVE Mail (ドッキドキ! LOVEメール?) | 2001-04-11 |
| 2 | Tropica~l Koishite~ru (トロピカ～ル恋して～る?) | 2001-06-13 |
| 3 | LOVE Namida Iro (LOVE涙色?) | 2001-09-05 |
| 4 | 100kai no KISS (100回のKISS?) | 2001-11-28 |
| 5 | ♥ Momoiro Kataomoi ♥ (♥ 桃色片思い ♥?) | 2001-12-06 |
| 6 | Yeah! Meccha Holiday (Yeah! めっちゃホリディ?) | 2002-05-29 |
| 7 | The Bigaku (The 美学?) | 2002-09-19 |
| 8 | Sougen no Hito (草原の人?) | 2002-12-11 |
| 9 | Ne~e? (ね～え??) | 2003-03-12 |
| 10 | GOOD BYE Natsuo (GOOD BYE 夏男?) | 2003-06-04 |
| 11 | THE LAST NIGHT | 2003-09-26 |
| 12 | Kiseki no Kaori Dance (奇跡の香りダンス?) | 2004-01-28 |
| 13 | Hyacinth (風信子 ヒヤシンス?) | 2004-03-10 |
| 14 | YOUR SONG ~Seishun Sensei~ (YOUR SONG ~青春宣誓~?) | 2004-07-14 |
| 15 | Watarasebashi (渡良瀬橋?) | 2004-10-20 |
| 16 | Tensai! LET'S GO Ayayamu (天才! LET'S GO あややム?) Theme song of "Hamtaro the Movie 4" |
2004-11-26 |
| 17 | Zutto Suki de Ii desu ka (ずっと 好きでいいですか?) | 2005-02-23 |
| 18 | Ki ga Tsukeba Anata (気がつけば あなた?) | 2005-09-21 |
| 19 | Suna wo Kamu you ni... NAMIDA (砂を噛むように・・・NAMIDA?) | 2006-02-01 |
[edit] DVDs
| Title | Release Date |
|---|---|
| Matsuura Aya FIRST CONCERT TOUR 2002 Haru "FIRST DATE" at Tokyo Kokusai Forum (松浦亜弥FIRST CONCERT TOUR 2002春「FIRST DATE」at東京国際フォーラム?) |
2002-08-07 |
| Matsuura Aya Single M Clips 1 (松浦亜弥シングルMクリップ1?) | 2002-10-09 |
| Bi Shojo Nikki I, II (美・少女日記 I, II?) | 2002-12-11 |
| Aya no DNA (亜弥のDNA?) | 2003-01-16 |
| Yeah! Meccha Raibu at Nakano Sun Plaza (Yeah! めっちゃライブ at 中野サンプラザ?) | 2003-02-19 |
| Alo-Hello! (アロハロ!?) | 2003-02-26 |
| Sougen no Hito (草原の人?) – With the original casting | 2003-03-05 |
| Ne~e? (ね～え??) | 2003-03-12 |
| Kotomikku Daijiten Joukan, Gekan (ことミック大辞典 上巻, 下巻?) | 2003-05-02 |
| Musical "Sougen no Hito" (ミュージカル 「草原の人」?) | 2003-05-21 |
| GOOD BYE Natsuo (GOOD BYE 夏男?) | 2003-06-04 |
| Moero! Manābu 1, 2 (燃えろ!マナー部1, 2?) | 2003-07-02 |
| Concert Tour 2003 Haru ~Matsu Ringu PINK~ (コンサートツアー2003春～松リングPINK～?) | 2003-09-18 |
| Kiseki no Kaori Dance (奇跡の香りダンス。?) | 2004-01-28 |
| Matsuura Aya Concert Tour 2003 Aki ~Ayaya Hit Parade!~ (松浦亜弥コンサートツアー2003秋 ～あややヒットパレード!～?) | 2004-02-04 |
| Matsuura Aya Single V Clips 2 (松浦亜弥シングルVクリップス2?) | 2004-04-14 |
| Musical Real Audition!! (ミュージカル リアルオーディション!!?) | 2004-05-12 |
| Alo-Hello! 2 Matsuura Aya (アロハロ!2 松浦亜弥?) | 2004-07-07 |
| Single V YOUR SONG ~Seishun Sensei~ (シングルV YOUR SONG ～青春宣誓～?) | 2004-07-28 |
| Matsuura Aya Concert Tour 2004 Haru ~Watashi to Watashi to Anata~ (松浦亜弥コンサートツアー2004春～私と私とあなた～?) | 2004-08-11 |
| Single V Watarasebashi (シングルV 渡良瀬橋?) | 2004-11-10 |
| Matsuura Aya Concert Tour 2004 Aki ~Matsu Crystal Yoyogi Special~ (松浦亜弥コンサートツアー2004秋 ～松クリスタル 代々木スペシャル～?) | 2004-12-01 |
| Single V Zutto Suki de Ii desu ka (シングルV ずっと 好きでいいですか?) | 2005-05-02 |
| Matsuura Aya Concert Tour 2005 Haru 101 kaime no KISS ~HAND IN HAND~ (松浦亜弥コンサートツアー2005春 101回目のKISS～HAND IN HAND～?) | 2005-06-20 |
| Single V Ki ga Tsukeba Anata (シングルV 気がつけば あなた?) | 2005-09-28 |
| Hello Pro Party! 2005 ~Matsuura Aya Captain Koen~ (ハロ☆プロ パーティ～！2005 ～松浦亜弥キャプテン公演～?) | 2005-12-07 |
[edit] Video
- 2001-04-25 – Bi Shojo Nikki Part 1 (美・少女日記 1?)
- 2001-06-27 – Bi Shojo Nikki Part 2 (美・少女日記 2?)
- 2001-09-05 – Bi Shojo Nikki Part 3 (美・少女日記 3?)
- 2001-12-12 – Bi Shojo Nikki Part 4 (美・少女日記 4?)
- 2002-08-07 – Concert Tour 2002 Haru "First Date" at Tokyo Kokusai Forum (ファーストコンサートツアー2002春「ファーストデート」 at 東京国際フォーラム?)
- 2002-10-09 – Matsuura Aya Single M Clips 1 (松浦亜弥シングルMクリップス1?)
- 2003-02-19 – Yeah! Meccha Raibu at Nakano Sun Plaza (Yeah! めっちゃライブ at 中野サンプラザ?)
- 2003-02-26 – Alo-Hello! (アロハロ!?)
- 2003-03-12 – Ne~e? (ね～え??)
[edit] Photobooks
[edit] Solo Photobooks
- 2001-12-01 – Matsuura Aya 1st Photobook (松浦亜弥 1st写真集?)
- 2003-02-14 – Alo-Hello! (アロハロ!?)
- 2004-01-15 – Mā! Chura (まっ!ちゅら?)
- 2004-06-25 – Alo-Hello! 2 (アロハロ!2?)
- 2005-03-19 – a
[edit] Concert Photobooks
[edit] Other Photobooks
- 2003-04-11 – Ayaya to Mikitty (アヤヤとミキティ?)
- 2003-09-30 – Matsuura Aya in Hello! Project 2003 Summer
- 2004-03-13 – Matsuura Aya in Hello! Project 2004 Winter
- 2004-09-28 – Matsuura Aya in Hello! Project 2004 Summer
- 2005-07-06 – Nochiura Natsumi Live Photobook "TRIANGLE ENERGY" (後浦なつみライブ写真集「TRIANGLE ENERGY」?)
[edit] Appearances
[edit] TV
- Hello! Morning (ハロー!モーニング。?) – TV Tokyo, etc.
- VICTORY! ~Foot Girls no Seishun~ (VICTORY!～フットガールズの青春~?) – Fuji TV and the other TV stations (2003-11-22)
- Aijo Ippon! (愛情イッポン!?) – Nippon TV and the other TV stations (2004-07-17—2004-09-18)
- Minna no TV (ミンナのテレビ?) – Nippon TV and the other TV stations (2005-04-13—2005-09-28)
- A – Nippon TV and the other TV stations (April, 2005—June 26, 2005)
- Utawara Hot Hit 10 → Utawara (歌笑HOTヒット10 → ウタワラ?) – Nippon TV and the other TV stations (2005-10-16—2007-01-28)
- Ayaya Golf (あややゴルフ?) – Nippon TV (April 4, 2006—September, 2006)
- Inochi no Kiseki (命の軌跡?) – CBC, TBS, etc. (2006-10-25, special drama for 50th anniversary of CBC's starting TV broadcasting)
[edit] Radio
- Matsuura Aya Let's do it!! (松浦亜弥 Let's do it!!?) – JOLF, etc. (April, 2001—2005-03-27)
- Matsuura Aya All Night Nippon (松浦亜弥のオールナイトニッポン?) – JOLF and other thirty-five radio stations in Japan (2005-03-30—2006-12-27)
[edit] TV advertisements
- Pretz (2002 – 2006, Ezaki Glico)
- Papico (since 2004, Ezaki Glico)
- Pocky (2004 – 2005, Ezaki Glico)
- Gogo no Kocha (since 2002, Kirin Beverage)
- Colorio Printer (2003 – 2005, Epson)
- SKY PerfecTV! (2004 – 2005, SKY Perfect Communications)
- Yakisoba UFO (2005 – 2006, Nissin)
- Shiseido
- SEGA PuyoPuyo Fever
- Aoyama Trading (Youfuku no Aoyama)
- Suzuki Let's 4, etc.
[edit] Game
- Guitar Freaks 8th mix / drummania 7th mix (Momoiro Kataomoi, covered by Yu Uchida)
- Donkey Konga (Japanese version, Momoiro Kataomoi covered by an unknown artist)
- Daigasso! Band Brothers (Yeah! Meccha Holiday, instrumental)
[edit] References
- ^ The only H!P members to date that have done so, and been placed elsewhere are Mai Satoda, Miuna Saitou and Miki Fujimoto; Fujimoto would be later inserted into Morning Musume anyway.
- ^ Official statement on the Odyssey Website
- ^ October 9th, 2006 entry of the Ikimasshoi Weblog
- ^ Sponichi News, Entertainment Section, October 10th, 2006 entry
- ^ Daily Sports Online, October 10th, 2006
- ^ p. 13, The Japan Times, December 13, 2006
- ^ DEF.DIVA on Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ on October 24, 2005.
- ^ Friday Magazine, February, 2005
