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==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
[[Image:LOVE-03.jpg‎|thumb|250px|right|Nakashima Mika promoting "[[Love (Nakashima Mika)|LØVE]]" (2003)]]
 
[[Image:LOVE-03.jpg‎|thumb|250px|right|Nakashima Mika promoting "[[Love (Nakashima Mika)|LØVE]]" (2003)]]
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In order to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, Nakashima decided not to attend high school, and in November of 2001, she saw her payoff. Her debut single [[Stars|STARS]] was a huge success, going on to sell over 469,000. [[Cresent Moon|CRESCENT MOON]], the second single from Nakashima, was limited to 100,000 copies, and incidently sold out the first day of release. Mika's 2002 album [[True (Nakashima Mika)|TRUE]] went on to sell over one million copies.
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In order to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, Nakashima decided not to attend high school, and in November of 2001, she saw her payoff. Her debut single [[Stars|STARS]] was a huge success, going on to sell over 469,000. [[Crescent Moon|CRESCENT MOON]], the second single from Nakashima, was limited to 100,000 copies, and incidently sold out the first day of release. Mika's 2002 album [[True (Nakashima Mika)|TRUE]] went on to sell over one million copies.
  
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2002 gave Nakashima recognition of her achievements, winning "New Artist of the Year" from The [[Japan Gold Disc Awards]], "Best New Artist of the Year" from All Japan Request Awards 2002, and "New Artist of the Year" from the 44th Japan Record Awards. Her next album [[Love (Nakashima Mika)|LØVE]] in 2003 saw similar success, selling over 1 million copies. However, Mika's 2005 album [[Music ((Nakashima Mika)|MUSIC]] sold only 545,820.
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2002 gave Nakashima recognition of her achievements, winning "New Artist of the Year" from The [[Japan Gold Disc Awards]], "Best New Artist of the Year" from All Japan Request Awards 2002, and "New Artist of the Year" from the 44th Japan Record Awards. Her next album [[Love (Nakashima Mika)|LØVE]] in 2003 saw similar success, selling over 1 million copies. However, Mika's 2005 album [[Music (Nakashima Mika)|MUSIC]] sold only 545,820.
  
 
In 2005, took on the lead acting role in a movie called NANA, based on the manga of the same name. Under the name ''NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA'', she released the theme song to the movie title [[Glamorous Sky|GLAMOROUS SKY]], composed by [[HYDE]], the vocalist and lyricist of the popular Japanese rock band [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]]. [[Glamorous Sky|GLAMOROUS SKY]] was a huge hit, giving Nakashima her first number one single and selling over  439,000 copies total.
 
In 2005, took on the lead acting role in a movie called NANA, based on the manga of the same name. Under the name ''NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA'', she released the theme song to the movie title [[Glamorous Sky|GLAMOROUS SKY]], composed by [[HYDE]], the vocalist and lyricist of the popular Japanese rock band [[L'Arc~en~Ciel]]. [[Glamorous Sky|GLAMOROUS SKY]] was a huge hit, giving Nakashima her first number one single and selling over  439,000 copies total.
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*[2002.08.21] [[Will (Nakashima Mika)|WILL]]
 
*[2002.08.21] [[Will (Nakashima Mika)|WILL]]
 
*[2002.11.20] [[Resistance (Nakashima Mika)|RESISTANCE]]
 
*[2002.11.20] [[Resistance (Nakashima Mika)|RESISTANCE]]
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*[2003.02.00] [[Aishiteru (Nakashima Mika)|Aishiteru]]
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*[2003.02.00] [[Aishiteru (Nakashima Mika)|Aishiteru]] (愛してる; ''I Love You'')
 
*[2003.05.08] [[Love Addict (Nakashima Mika)|Love Addict]]
 
*[2003.05.08] [[Love Addict (Nakashima Mika)|Love Addict]]
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*[2003.07.09] [[Seppun (Nakashima Mika)|Seppun]]
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*[2003.07.09] [[Seppun (Nakashima Mika)|Seppun]] (接吻; ''Kiss'')
 
*[2003.08.20] [[Find the Way|FIND THE WAY]]
 
*[2003.08.20] [[Find the Way|FIND THE WAY]]
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*[2003.10.22] [[Yuki no Hana]]
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*[2003.10.22] [[Yuki no Hana]] (雪の華; ''Snow Flower'')
 
*[2004.04.21] [[Seven (Nakashima Mika)|SEVEN]]
 
*[2004.04.21] [[Seven (Nakashima Mika)|SEVEN]]
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*[2004.06.30] [[Hi no Tori]]
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*[2004.06.30] [[Hi no Tori]] (火の鳥; ''Phoenix'')
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*[2004.10.06] [[Oborozukiyo~Inori]]
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*[2004.10.06] [[Oborozukiyo ~ Inori]] (朧月夜～祈り; ''Night With a Hazy Moon~Prayer'')
 
*[2004.11.10] [[Legend|LEGEND]]
 
*[2004.11.10] [[Legend|LEGEND]]
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*[2005.02.16] [[Sakurairo Maukoro]]
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*[2005.02.16] [[Sakurairo Mau Koro]] (桜色舞うころ; ''When the Cherry Blossom Colours Dance'')
 
*[2005.04.20] [[True (Nakashima Mika)|TRUE]]
 
*[2005.04.20] [[True (Nakashima Mika)|TRUE]]
 
*[2005.04.20] [[Love (Nakashima Mika)|LOVE]]
 
*[2005.04.20] [[Love (Nakashima Mika)|LOVE]]
 
*[2005.04.20] [[Music (Nakashima Mika)|MUSIC]]
 
*[2005.04.20] [[Music (Nakashima Mika)|MUSIC]]
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*[2005.06.22] [[Hitori (Nakashima Mika)|Hitori]]
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*[2005.06.22] [[Hitori (Nakashima Mika)|Hitori]] (ひとり; ''Alone'')
 
*[2005.09.00] [[Glamorous Sky|GLAMOROUS SKY]]
 
*[2005.09.00] [[Glamorous Sky|GLAMOROUS SKY]]
 
*[2006.01.22] [[Best (Nakashima Mika)|BEST]]
 
*[2006.01.22] [[Best (Nakashima Mika)|BEST]]
 
*[2006.03.08] [[Cry No More|CRY NO MORE]]
 
*[2006.03.08] [[Cry No More|CRY NO MORE]]
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*[2006.05.31] [[All Hands Together|ALL HANDS TOGETHER]]
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*[2006.06.21] [[All Hands Together|ALL HANDS TOGETHER]]
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*[2006.08.09] [[My Sugar Cat|MY SUGAR CAT]]
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*[2006.12.27] [[The End|THE END]]
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*[2007.05.02] [[Yes|YES]]
  
 
==External Links==
 
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*[http://www.myspace.com/mikanakashima Official MySpace]
 
*[http://www.myspace.com/mikanakashima Official MySpace]
  
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Nakashima Mika promoting "Over Load" (2009)

Nakashima Mika (中島美嘉) is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter and actress. She is well known for playing the role of Oosaki Nana in the NANA films.

Profile

  • Name: Nakashima Mika (中島美嘉)
  • Birthday: February 19th, 1983
  • Birth Place: Kagoshima Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan
  • Blood Type: A
  • Height: 160cm / 5'3"
  • Weight: 40kg
  • Family Members: Dad, Mom, 2 sisters (older)
  • Childhood Dream Occupation: Nurse
  • Hobby: Collecting shoes, Aroma therapy, Writing lyrics, Drawing, Photography and Nail art
  • Favorite Artistes: DREAMS COME TRUE, YUKI and UA
  • Favorite Love Song: Countdown (Cocco)
  • Favorite Foods: Boiled white rice, Miso, and Chinese noodles
  • Favorite Childhood Snacks: Malt coffee and Rice balls
  • Favorite Seasoning: Mayonese
  • Favorite Dessert: Candy
  • Favorite Perfume: Vanilla and White musk (The Body Shop)
  • Favorite Character: Doraemon
  • Favorite Flower: Lotus
  • Favorite Animal: Tapir
  • Favorite Insect and Reptilia: Spider and Butterfly
  • Favorite Brand: Vivienne Westwood
  • Favorite Season: Winter
  • Favorite Weather: Rainy
  • Favorite Color: Black and Purple
  • Favorite Accessory: Silver accessory
  • Pet: Cat (Dio)

Biography

Nakashima Mika promoting "LØVE" (2003)

In order to pursue her dream of becoming a singer, Nakashima decided not to attend high school, and in November of 2001, she saw her payoff. Her debut single STARS was a huge success, going on to sell over 469,000. CRESCENT MOON, the second single from Nakashima, was limited to 100,000 copies, and incidently sold out the first day of release. Mika's 2002 album TRUE went on to sell over one million copies.

2002 gave Nakashima recognition of her achievements, winning "New Artist of the Year" from The Japan Gold Disc Awards, "Best New Artist of the Year" from All Japan Request Awards 2002, and "New Artist of the Year" from the 44th Japan Record Awards. Her next album LØVE in 2003 saw similar success, selling over 1 million copies. However, Mika's 2005 album MUSIC sold only 545,820.

In 2005, took on the lead acting role in a movie called NANA, based on the manga of the same name. Under the name NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA, she released the theme song to the movie title GLAMOROUS SKY, composed by HYDE, the vocalist and lyricist of the popular Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. GLAMOROUS SKY was a huge hit, giving Nakashima her first number one single and selling over 439,000 copies total.

Discography

Albums

Other Albums

  • [2002.11.07] RESISTANCE (Mini-album)
  • [2004.09.15] Oborozukiyo ~ Inori (朧月夜～祈り; Night With a Hazy Moon~Prayer) (Mini-album)
  • [2005.12.07] BEST (Best Album)
  • [2006.12.13] THE END (NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA)
  • [2009.03.04] NO MORE RULES. (KANEBO-KATE CM songs compilation album)

Singles

Nakashima Mika promoting Mienai Hoshi (2007)

DVDS & Videos

Vinyls/Analog Records

External Links

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