Nao Kosaka

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Nao Kosaka
小坂 菜緒
Born (2002-09-07) September 7, 2002 (age 19)
Osaka, Japan
NationalityJapanese
Other namesKosakana
Occupation
  • Singer
  • model
  • actress
Years active2017–
Modeling information
Height161.5 cm (5 ft 4 in)[1]
Hair colorblack
Eye colorblack
AgencySony Music Labels
Websitewebsite

Nao Kosaka (小坂菜緒, Kosaka Nao, born September 7, 2002) is a Japanese singer, model, actress and member of the female Japanese idol group Hinatazaka46. She is an exclusive model for the women's fashion magazine Seventeen.[2]

Career[]

On August 13, 2017, Kosaka passed the auditions for new members of Keyakizaka46's subgroup Hiragana Keyakizaka46 and entered the group as the second generation.[3] She made her debut in the song "No War in the Future", a B-side to "Kaze ni Fukarete mo".[4] On May 19, 2018, Kosaka made her runway debut at the GirlsAward 2018 SPRING／SUMMER show.[5] On May 21, 2018, Seventeen announced that she will be one of the magazine's exclusive model.[2]

After Hiragana Keyakizaka46 was renamed to Hinatazaka46 in February 2019,[6] Kosaka was selected to hold the center (lead performer) position in their debut single, "Kyun".[7] She continued to hold the position until the fourth single, "Sonna Koto Nai yo".[8]

Kosaka was cast as the main character in the 2019 mystery film Japanese Doll of Terror (恐怖人形, Kyōfu Ningyō).[9] She would also appear in Jump!! The Heroes Behind the Gold, known in Japan as Hinomaru Soul (ヒノマルソウル), a 2021 film about ski jumping at the 1998 Winter Olympics,[10] in which her character is based on retired ski jumper  [ja].[11]

In April 2021, Kosaka announced that her solo photobook, produced by the Seventeen magazine editorial staff, would be released on June 29. She would be the third Hinatazaka46 member to release a solo photobook, after Miho Watanabe and Kyōko Saitō.[12] As a dinosaur enthusiast, she was also appointed the ambassador for Sony's DinoScience exhibition, which would be held from July to September.[13]

Personal life[]

Kosaka played volleyball in middle school and occasionally demonstrates her skill in her appearances. She has an older brother who is a Keyakizaka46 fan.[14]

Kosaka's main interests include dinosaurs and reptiles.[15][16][17] She also enjoys comedy shows and named Kazuya Kojima of Unjash and Audrey as her favorite comedians.[18]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref(s)
2019 Japanese Doll of Terror Yuri Hirai Lead role [19][20]
2021 Jump!! The Heroes Behind the Gold Yoshiko Kobayashi [21][22]

Television[]

Year Title Role Network Notes Ref(s)
2017 Re:Mind Nao Kosaka Netflix, TV Tokyo Episode 13 lead role [23]
2020 Dasada Yuria Sada NTV Lead role [24]

Bibliography[]

Title Release Date Publisher ISBN
Kimi wa Dare? (君は誰？, Who Are You?, photobook) June 29, 2021 Shueisha ISBN 978-4087900415

References[]

  1. ^ "小坂 菜緒". 日向坂46公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b "けやき坂46小坂菜緒「Seventeen」専属モデル抜てき＜コメント到着＞". モデルプレス (in Japanese). May 22, 2018. Retrieved December 31, 2019.
  3. ^ "けやき坂46、新メンバー9名決定＜プロフィール＞". モデルプレス (in Japanese). August 15, 2017. Retrieved March 5, 2020.
  4. ^ "欅坂46 5th single: 風に吹かれても". 欅坂46公式サイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  5. ^ "けやき坂46小坂菜緒、ステージでも輝く圧倒的美貌 初ランウェイに歓声飛ぶ＜GirlsAward 2018 S／S ＞". モデルプレス (in Japanese). May 19, 2018. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
  6. ^ "Hiragana Keyaki Changes Name to Hinatazaka46, Debut Single Due in March". Billboard. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  7. ^ "日向坂デビューシングルセンターは2期生の小坂菜緒" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 4 March 219. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  8. ^ "日向坂46新曲センターは4作連続で小坂菜緒 東村芽依&金村美玖が初の1列目" (in Japanese). Oricon. 13 January 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  9. ^ "日向坂小坂菜緒「恐怖人形」サプライズ舞台あいさつ" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 23 September 2019. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  10. ^ "眞栄田郷敦：日向坂46小坂菜緒とテストジャンパーに 田中圭主演映画「ヒノマルソウル」出演" (in Japanese). Mantan Web. 18 February 2020. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
  11. ^ "日向坂46小坂菜緒、ジャンプ競技を間近で初観戦「今から興奮しています」 - モデルプレス". モデルプレス - ライフスタイル・ファッションエンタメニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-01-29.
  12. ^ "日向坂小坂菜緒が初ソロ写真集「子供から大人へ成長していく姿」初の水着も - 坂道 : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  13. ^ "Kosaka Nao appointed DinoScience Expo Ambassador - 48/46 J-POP & Showbiz News". jshowbiz.com. Retrieved 2021-05-04.
  14. ^ "Introducing the 2nd Generation Hiragana Members!". Keyakitte, Kakenai?. Episode 100. October 12, 2017. Event occurs at 12:45. TV Tokyo.
  15. ^ "日向坂46、初収録から涙…全力バラエティに挑む！＜HINABINGO！＞ - モデルプレス". モデルプレス - ライフスタイル・ファッションエンタメニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  16. ^ Saito, Kyoko (14 August 2018). "小坂菜緒の実態" [The Truth About Nao Kosaka]. 日向坂46公式サイト. Retrieved 2021-03-03.
  17. ^ "Interview: Kosaka Nao". DinoScience.
  18. ^ "日向坂46小坂菜緒、好きな男性芸能人告白「嘘じゃないです」 - モデルプレス". モデルプレス - ライフスタイル・ファッションエンタメニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  19. ^ "恐怖人形". eiga.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  20. ^ "人気映画、ドラマ、アニメが見放題 !". Hulu (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-02-13.
  21. ^ "ヒノマルソウル 舞台裏の英雄たち". eiga.com. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  22. ^ "JUMP!!: The Heroes Behind the Gold". TBS. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
  23. ^ "クランクイン！ - ���ンタメの「今」がわかる 映画＆エンタメニュース". クランクイン！- エンタメの「今」がわかる 映画＆エンタメニュースサイト (in Japanese). Retrieved 2021-01-17.
  24. ^ "日向坂46『DASADA』 小坂菜緒の"ぶりっ子"キャラにファン「圧倒的にかわいい」". Crank-in!. Retrieved February 21, 2020.

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