Alisa Mizuki

Alisa Mizuki
観月 ありさ
Born (1976-12-05) December 5, 1976 (age 47)
Tokyo, Japan
Other namesArisa, Alisser
EducationMeiji University, Japan
Occupations
  • Actress
  • singer
  • model
Years active1980–present
Spouse
Koji Aoyama
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(m. 2015)​
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
WebsiteOfficial website

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Alisa Mizuki (観月 ありさ, Mizuki Arisa, born December 5, 1976) is a Japanese actress and singer. She began her career as a child model and gained attention for starring in commercials for Fujicolor, among other brands, in the early 1990s.[1]

She released her debut single "Densetsu no Shōjo" in 1991, for which she won the Newcomer Award at the 33rd Japan Record Awards. Mizuki has recorded material penned by Yumi Matsutoya, Anri and Tetsuya Komuro, the latter of whom produced her signature song, "Too Shy Shy Boy!".

Mizuki made her film debut in Chōshōjo Reiko (1991), which garnered her the Japan Academy Film Prize for Newcomer of the Year. As an actress, she is best known for her portrayal of Izumi Asakura in the comedy series Nurse no Oshigoto (1996–2002), which spawned a feature film. She was further nominated for a Japan Academy Film Prize for her lead role in My House (2003).

In 2010, Mizuki set the Guinness World Record for being the leading actress in a television drama series for nineteen consecutive years.[2]

History

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Born in Nerima, Tokyo to Japanese-American parents, Mizuki began modelling for magazines and appearing in commercials at the age of four. She become a child model in 1980 and first appeared in television series in 1983, but made her official acting debut in 1991, in the Fuji TV drama Mō Dare mo Aisanai. In 1992, Mizuki landed her first leading role in the Fuji TV drama Hōkago. She later starred in the popular series Nurse no Oshigoto, which, after producing four seasons, was also made into a film, Nurse no Oshigoto: The Movie (2002). Mizuki won the Japan Academy Award for Best Newcomer for her performance in Chō Shōjo Reiko (1991) and later earned a Japan Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her role in Bokunchi (2003).

In May 1991, Mizuki made her singing debut with the song "Densetsu no Shōjo," released through Nippon Columbia. The same year, she earned the Japan Record Award for Best Newcomer. In 1997, Mizuki officially changed the romanization of her first name from Arisa to Alisa. She left Nippon Columbia and signed with her current record label, the Avex Group subsidiary Avex Tune. As of 2011, Mizuki has released twenty-seven singles, six studio albums, and five compilation albums and has sold over 3 million total records. Mizuki is part of the group of artists that were majorly produced by Tetsuya Komuro, commonly known as the TK Family.

Mizuki has starred in several drama series for which she has also sung the theme songs to, such as Help!, Boy Hunt, and most recently Saitō-san. In 2010, Mizuki earned a place in the Guinness World Records book as the only actress to have starred in leading television roles for nineteen consecutive years.[3]

Alongside Rie Miyazawa and Riho Makise, Mizuki was one of the top idols of the 1990s and due to their popularity and ubiquity, the trio were nicknamed "3M" by the media. She is also a successful runway and print model.

Mizuki was the inspiration behind Sailor Moon character Rei Hino, and her song "Kaze mo Sora mo Kitto..." would be used as the ending theme for Sailor Moon Sailor Stars.[4]

Personal life

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On March 21, 2015, she announced that she married Koji Aoyama, a president of a construction company.[5]

Discography

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Main article: Alisa Mizuki discography

Filmography

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Film

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Title Year Role Notes
Chōshōjo Reiko 1991 Reiko Kudō Japan Academy Award for Newcomer of the Year
Shichigatsu Nanoka, Hare 1996 Hinata Mochizuki
Nurse no Oshigoto: The Movie 2002 Izumi Asakura
Bokunchi 2003 Kanoko Nominated—Japan Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Keep On Rockin' 2003
Tobi ga Kururi to 2005 Minako Nakano
Baby Baby Baby! 2009 Yōko Sasaki
Human Trust 2013 Miyuki Takato
Doraemon: Nobita's Space Heroes 2015 Meba Voice only
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable Chapter I 2017 Tomoko Higashikata
Daughter of Lupin the Movie 2021 Rei Mikumo [6]
Red Shoes 2023 [7]
What If Tokugawa Ieyasu Became Prime Minister? 2024 Murasaki Shikibu [8]

Television

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Title Year Role Notes
Ai to Nikushimi no Kizuna 1983
Abunai Shōnen III 1988–1989 Herself
Kyōshi Binbin Monogatari II 1989 Herself
Wakare wa Haru no Sasayaki 1991
Mō Dare mo Aisanai 1991 Yayoi Tashiro
Mahō no Natsu no Arisa 1991
Koibitotachi no Terminal 1992
Hōkago 1992 Azusa Akiyama
Jajauma Narashi 1993 Natsumi Kitahara
Itsumo Kokoro ni Taiyō o 1994 Chieko Takai
Help! 1995 Nana Chigasaki
Shōnan Liverpool Gakuin 1995 Rei Akazaka Episode 1
Seiya no Kiseki: Dai-issho, Eve Nante Iranai 1995
Nurse no Oshigoto 1996–2014 Izumi Asakura The Television Drama Academy Award for Best Dresser
61 episodes
1 special />2 specials in 2014
Ichiban Taisetsu na Hito 1997 Miwa Yūki
Boy Hunt 1998 Riri Katase
Tenshi no Oshigoto 1999 Maria Abe
Watashi o Ryokan ni Tsuretette 2001 Rinko Sasano
Yo ni mo Kimyō na Monogatari 2001–2004 2 episodes
Diamond Girl 2003 Reika Nanjō
Ashita Tenki ni Nāre. 2003 Hana Sakai
Kawa, Itsuka Umi e Muttsu no Ai no Monogatari 2003 Ritsuko Munekata Episode 4
Kimi ga Omoide ni Naru Mae ni 2004 Nao Saeki
Koi no Karasawagi Drama Special: Mata o Kakeru Onna 2005 Misae Yamamoto
Oniyome Nikki 2005–2007 Sanae Yamazaki
Ren'ai Shosetsu: Jūhachi no Natsu 2006 Emiko Suō
CA to Oyobī! 2006 Sae Yamada
Maestro 2006 Mizue Kamino
Yoshiwara Enjō 2007 Hisano Uchida
Saitō-san 2008 Masako Saitō
OL Nippon 2008 Shimako Kanzaki
Nikutai no Mon 2008 Sen Asada
Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Kōen-mae Hashutsujo 2009 Episode 3
Ohitorisama 2009 Satomi Akiyama
Sazae-san 2009–2011 Sazae Fuguta 3 specials
Kiryūin Hanako no Shōgai 2009 Matsue Hayashida (Matsue Kiryūin)
Tenshi no Wakemae 2010 Kurumi Sakamoto
Hanawake no Yon-shimai 2011 Takemi Hanawa

Theatre

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Title Year Role Notes
Uta no Tsubasa ni Kimi o Nose: Roxanne ni Sasageru Heine no Shi 2007 Fumi Takeuchi
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 2023 Mrs. Bucket

Dubbing

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References

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  1. ^ KIKUCHI, MAKOTO. "観月ありさ、市川美和子、椎名林檎……90年代にヒステリックグラマーを纏った女性達". i-d.vice.com (in Japanese). Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  2. ^ "観月ありさ 走り続けて芸歴40年…長期休みもらっても「何していいのかわかんない」 浜田雅功も共感 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能". スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). Retrieved November 8, 2023.
  3. ^ 観月ありさ、19年連続主演ドラマギネス認定。19年のドラマの軌跡を追う。. Techinsight (in Japanese). MediaProductsJapan. September 8, 2010. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
  4. ^ Muell, Jason (April 17, 2017). "Which Real Life Singer Was the Basis for Rei Hino's Design?". Tuxedo Unmasked.
  5. ^ "Mizuki Alisa gets married to the president of a construction related company". TokyoHive.
  6. ^ "劇場版 ルパンの娘". eiga.com. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
  7. ^ "レッドシューズ". eiga.com. Retrieved November 10, 2022.
  8. ^ "もしも徳川家康が総理大臣になったら". eiga.com. Retrieved February 20, 2024.
  9. ^ "モンスター・ホテル クルーズ船の恋は危険がいっぱい?!". Fukikaeru. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
  10. ^ "『モンスター・ホテル 変身ビームで大パニック！』声優に、観月ありさ、山寺宏一、藤森慎吾、川島海荷ら豪華キャストが勢揃い". Navicon. January 14, 2022. Retrieved January 14, 2022.
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