| “ | I really would like to do backflips and acrobatic movements. In the group, I would like to be the member who can do those movements.[1] | ” |
–Akiyama Mao, March 2017 | ||
Akiyama Mao (秋山眞緒) is a Japanese pop singer under Hello! Project as a member of Tsubaki Factory. She was introduced on May 4, 2015 during the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ alongside seven other girls.
Biography
Akiyama Mao, February 2017
Akiyama Mao, September 2016
Akiyama Mao, August 2016
Akiyama Mao, May 2016
Akiyama Mao, February 2016
Akiyama Mao, April 2015
2015
On April 1, Akiyama officially joined Hello Pro Kenshuusei. She was formally introduced and participated in the Hello Pro Kenshuusei Happyoukai 2015 ~Haru no Koukai Jitsuryoku Shindan Test~ on May 4, 2015 alongside Ono Mizuho, Nakano Rion, Yanagawa Nanami, Maeda Kokoro, Kanatsu Mizuki, Kasahara Momona and Okamoto Honoka.
Akiyama participated as the Hello Pro Kenshuusei opening act in the ℃-ute Concert Tour 2015 Aki ~℃an't STOP!!~.
2016
Akiyama participated as the Hello Pro Kenshuusei opening act in the ℃-ute Concert Tour 2016 Haru ~℃ONCERTO~.
On August 13, it was announced at Tsubaki Factory's fanclub event that Akiyama had joined the group as new member, alongside Ono Mizuho and Onoda Saori.[2]
In December, Akiyama was added as a member of the Hello! Project Station Dance Club.[3]
2017
On July 31, Akiyama celebrated her 15th birthday at a fanclub event titled Tsubaki Factory Akiyama Mao Birthday Event 2017, featuring two shows at Mt.RAINIER HALL.
Personal Life
Her father, is 54 years old and her mother, Miki, is 50 years old (as of 2017). She has an older sister, Serena, who is 9 years older than her and an older brother, Koichi. The family owns an auto-shop business called "Mickey Auto Company" in Osaka.
When Akiyama joined Tsubaki Factory, she was a second year middle school student. As of April 2017, she is currently in her last year of middle school.
The following list are notable friendships Akiyama Mao has acquired:
- Kishimoto Yumeno: She is good friends with Kishimoto Yumeno in Tsubaki Factory.
- Maeda Kokoro: She is good friends with Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Maeda Kokoro.
- Danbara Ruru: She gets along well with Juice=Juice member Danbara Ruru.
Akiyama's given name, Mao, means "truth" (眞) and "cord" (緒).
Although her parents thought of many names, the doctor suggested Mao. When Akiyama asks for the reason, they tell her the name will always be happy even when she is an adult, and that is why settled for Mao.[4]
- Maopin (まおぴん): Official nickname given to her since joining Hello Pro Kenshuusei.[5]
- Pinnosuke (ぴんのすけ): Used by Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Inoue Hikaru.
Profile
- Name: Akiyama Mao (秋山眞緒)
- Nickname: Maopin (まおぴん)
- Birthdate: July 29, 2002
- Birthplace: Osaka, Japan
- Height: 156.5cm
- Blood Type: B
- Western Zodiac: Leo
- Hello! Project Status:
- 2015-04-01: Hello Pro Kenshuusei member
- 2016-08-13: Tsubaki Factory member
- Tsubaki Factory Member Color: Light Red (2016-)
- Hello! Project Groups:
- Hello Pro Kenshuusei (2015-2017)
- Tsubaki Factory (2016-)
- Hello! Project Station Dance Club (2016-)
- REAL LOVE (2017)
Trivia
- She decided to become a Hello Pro Kenshuusei after failing a Morning Musume 12th Generation audition.
- Her dream was to have a major debut in a new unit. In an interview with Top Yell in July 2016, she said her future dream is to be active in television and be respected by many people.
- She wants to work hard at singing and dancing to become someone that others will look up to.
- She thought everyone was very nice in Hello Pro Kenshuusei and she was happy she learnt so much about singing.
- Her rival in Hello Pro Kenshuusei was Ono Mizuho.
- Her favorite genres of dance are waack, girls' hip-hop, and hip-hop.
- She has performed in a flash mob promoting a Kobe women's support group, kiDuki, at Kobe Harborland umie.
See Also
- Gallery:Akiyama Mao
- List:Akiyama Mao Concert & Event Appearances
- List:Akiyama Mao Discography Featured In
Honorary Titles
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Preceded by |
Youngest member of Tsubaki Factory |
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References
- ↑ [1]. 2017-03-02.
- ↑ "つばきファクトリー 新メンバー加入決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2016-08-13.
- ↑ Akiyama Mao. "ダンス♡♡ 秋山 眞緒" (in Japanese). Tsubaki Factory Official Blog. 2017-01-04.
- ↑ Pocket Morning. 2016-11-06-. (Translation by Ro-kun)
- ↑ ""新メンバー"山岸理子" (in Japanese). Tsubaki Factory Official Blog. 2016-08-13.
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