MissMonika wrote:Entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture:
September 15, 2006
• A recent survey by a magazine aimed at young people hoping to get into showbiz has revealed that readers are in less of a hurry to find stardom than before. Asked how long they would wait before giving up hope of making their debut as a "gravure aidoru" (pin-up girl), the average age has usually been in the teens. But the recent breakthroughs by such idols as Hoshino Aki (at the age of 23), Inoue Waka (at 20) and Kudo Risa (at 21) has led to over 70% of respondents saying they'd keep trying until their 20s (up to 20: 45%, up to 25: 25%). In the case of modelling, the current crop of magazine cover girls who've crossed over into TV, such as Ebihara Yuri and Oshikiri Moe, are in their mid-20s. So most survey repondents said they'd wait till 25 or 30 before giving up on a modeling career. In contrast, male respondents overwhelmingly chose "no age limit" for beginning an acting career.
For some reason, this article kinda reminds me of Yamaguchi Tomoko's character in Long Vacation. :bonk:
For some reason, this article kinda reminds me of Yamaguchi Tomoko's character in Long Vacation. :bonk:
I can see your point - poor Minami was being replaced by the younger and prettier version, even though the kid couldn't even spell 'professionalism'. I'm still a bit hanged up on Momoko's (Inamori Izumi) spacey look and happy-go-lucky attitude.
Entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture:
September 18, 2006
No comment! That was the response from celebrities at three different PR events over the weekend. Appearing at a publicity event for an upcoming NHK drama series, actress Sakai Miki (photo, 28) refused to confirm or deny rumors that her romance with New York Yankees star Matsui Hideki (32) is back on again. First reported as a couple in 2004, in June they were said to have made up after an earlier split. Neither has spoken to the media about it since. Ditzy talento Ogura Yuko (22) was once again well shielded by her management staff from questions about her rumored romance with comedian Hamaguchi Masaru (34). Reporters were not allowed to ask questions and were kept out of the area where she met with fans. When news of the relationship first broke at the end of August, her staff abruptly ended a press conference as soon as it came up. And staff running a photo book launch by actor Koide Keisuke (22) were equally touchy when the questions started about his recently revealed relationship with actress Saeko (19). Of course, all this "protection" serves a double purpose in that it also helps create juicier news stories and generate a bit of extra publicity.
MissMonika wrote:
• Sawajiri Erika (19) is the first actress in almost 12 years to make No.1 on the Oricon chart with her recording debut. She's using the name Kaoru Amane, her character in the TBS drama series "Taiyou no Uta", which is also the title of the single. She's also the first artist in almost 19 years to top the charts using a character name. Meanwhile, second on the chart is "Tarako, Tarako, Tarako", the theme song used in the latest Kewpie TV commercial. The song is sung by Kigurumi, a pair of elementary school kids who are the youngest artists ever to enter the charts in the Top 10.
MissMonika wrote:... Of course, all this "protection" serves a double purpose in that it also helps create juicier news stories and generate a bit of extra publicity.
:rofl: That explains a lot. I don't think it'll help Ogura Yuko though. They're just promoting her virgin image. =T
thtl wrote:I can see your point - poor Minami was being replaced by the younger and prettier version, even though the kid couldn't even spell 'professionalism'. I'm still a bit hanged up on Momoko's (Inamori Izumi) spacey look and happy-go-lucky attitude.
That's exactly what I was thinking. And about Momoko, yeah she is one of the lively character in that drama.
bmwracer wrote:
Or are you talking about Uchiyama Rina? :hehe: :rofl:
Actually, it was Erika Sawajiri that comes to my mind instead of Rina Uchiyama. :sweat: :bonk:
Entertainment news from Japan-zone.com-Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture:
September 19, 2006
Popular Korean Talento Yoon Sona (30) got married to entrepreneur Shin Jae Hyung (36) in Seoul at the weekend. The couple invited over 1,000 guests to the lavish ceremony and reception at the ShinRa, one of the city's top hotels. Many of Yoon's friends and fellow celebrities were invited from Japan. The couple are off to the Maldives at the weekend for a weeklong honeymoon, after which they will settle down in Seoul, where Shin runs businesses connected with the movie industry and restaurants. Yoon plans to continue working in Japan and will shuttle back and forth.