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== Profile == | == Profile == | ||
− | * '''Legal name:''' Ochi Chieko ( | + | * '''Legal name:''' Ochi Chieko (越智千恵子) |
− | * '''Maiden name:''' Kawabe | + | * '''Maiden name:''' Kawabe Chieco (河辺千恵子) |
* '''Nickname:''' Chie, Cheeky, Mameko | * '''Nickname:''' Chie, Cheeky, Mameko | ||
* '''Birth date:''' February 24th 1987 | * '''Birth date:''' February 24th 1987 | ||
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Ochi began her career at the age of 12 with the [[Theatre Academy]] talent agency. In 2001 she was cast as [[Mizuno Ami]] in the [[Sera Myu]] stage musicals, and in 2002 she became a model for the junior fashion magazine [[Love Berry]]. She soon became a fan favorite and was featured in the ''[[U-15 (photobook)|U-15]]'' and ''[[Berry Smile]]'' photobooks. She released her solo photobook, [[15 (Kawabe Chieko photobook)|15]]" in 2002 and an idol DVD, ''[[Pop!|Pop!]]'' followed. | Ochi began her career at the age of 12 with the [[Theatre Academy]] talent agency. In 2001 she was cast as [[Mizuno Ami]] in the [[Sera Myu]] stage musicals, and in 2002 she became a model for the junior fashion magazine [[Love Berry]]. She soon became a fan favorite and was featured in the ''[[U-15 (photobook)|U-15]]'' and ''[[Berry Smile]]'' photobooks. She released her solo photobook, [[15 (Kawabe Chieko photobook)|15]]" in 2002 and an idol DVD, ''[[Pop!|Pop!]]'' followed. | ||
− | In 2003 Ochi played the role of [[Osaka Naru]] in the live action adaption of ''[[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon]]''. She also co-hosted the annual [[Music Express]] concert. It was announced in the April 2005 edition of Love Berry that | + | In 2003 Ochi played the role of [[Osaka Naru]] in the live action adaption of ''[[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon]]''. She also co-hosted the annual [[Music Express]] concert. It was announced in the April 2005 edition of Love Berry that Ochi would be departing from the magazine. |
=== Musical Career === | === Musical Career === | ||
− | + | Ochi started to show her interest in singing at the annual ''[[Love Berry]]'' fashion shows where she would perform. In 2003 Ochi and fellow ''[[Love Berry]]'' model [[Oda Mizuho]] teamed up to form '''156P''' and released the single "[[15 no Blues]]". | |
− | In 2004 Ochi signed with [[VAP]] and released her debut single, "[[Be Your Girl|be your girl]]" on April | + | In 2004 Ochi signed with [[VAP]] and released her debut single, "[[Be Your Girl|be your girl]]" on April 28, 2004. The song had a downbeat pop-rock sound and it was used as the ending theme for the ''[[Elfen Lied]]'' [[Anime|anime]]. The single reached #67 on [[Oricon]] and charted for a total of three weeks. Ochi's second single, "[[Shining! / Cry Baby|Shining! / cry baby]]" was released seven months after her debut single. The single reached #157 on the [[Oricon]] and charted for only one week. |
− | Ochi's third single, "[[Kizunairo]]" was released two months after [[Shining! / Cry Baby|her previous single]] and was the first single she wrote | + | Ochi's third single, "[[Kizunairo]]" was released two months after [[Shining! / Cry Baby|her previous single]] and was the first single she wrote. The single reached #150 on the [[Oricon]] and charted for only one week. Almost two months later brought the release of her debut album, ''[[Brilliance|brilliance]]''. The album barely cracked into the top hundred, ranking at #92 and charting for only two weeks. |
Only four months after the release of her debut album, she released her fourth single "[[Candy Baby / Mama Made]]". This single is currently her worst selling single, as it did not rank on the [[Oricon]]. Ochi stayed quiet for about seven months before she announced any new music, as she was enrolled in [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_University_(Japan) Asia University] from April 2005. | Only four months after the release of her debut album, she released her fourth single "[[Candy Baby / Mama Made]]". This single is currently her worst selling single, as it did not rank on the [[Oricon]]. Ochi stayed quiet for about seven months before she announced any new music, as she was enrolled in [http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia_University_(Japan) Asia University] from April 2005. | ||
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On February 24, 2008 she announced her engagement to popular producer [[Ochi Masato]] on her blog and change of her name to Ochi Chieko. On August 8, 2008, she married [[Ochi Masato]]. Currently, Ochi's popular blogs are represented by [[Stardust Promotion]] and she is an instructor of [[Wikipedia:Kaatsu|Kaatsu]] training at a studio in Tokyo represented by [[Cuedrop]]. | On February 24, 2008 she announced her engagement to popular producer [[Ochi Masato]] on her blog and change of her name to Ochi Chieko. On August 8, 2008, she married [[Ochi Masato]]. Currently, Ochi's popular blogs are represented by [[Stardust Promotion]] and she is an instructor of [[Wikipedia:Kaatsu|Kaatsu]] training at a studio in Tokyo represented by [[Cuedrop]]. | ||
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== Discography == | == Discography == | ||
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* [2005.03.16] [[brilliance]] | * [2005.03.16] [[brilliance]] | ||
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* [2006.04.26] [[Sakura Kiss]] (桜キッス) | * [2006.04.26] [[Sakura Kiss]] (桜キッス) | ||
− | === | + | == Filmography == |
+ | === Movie === | ||
* [2002] [[Mou Hitori Iru]] - Yuka | * [2002] [[Mou Hitori Iru]] - Yuka | ||
− | === | + | === Television === |
+ | * [1998] [[Boys Be...]] | ||
+ | * [1999] [[Moero! Robocon]] - Yoko | ||
+ | * [1999] [[Emergency Heart Treatment Room]] - Uehara Misaki | ||
+ | * [1999] [[TEAM]] - Shimizu Megumi | ||
+ | * [2000] [[Haru-chan 4]] - Shindo Rika | ||
+ | * [2000] [[Monday Drama Special]] - Tsudi Sawako | ||
+ | * [2000] [[Tuesday Suspense Theater]] - Takagi Midori | ||
+ | * [2000] [[Monday Drama Special]] - Ono Miyuki | ||
* [2002] [[Toshiie to Matsu: Kaga Hyakumangoku Monogatari]] - Chiyo | * [2002] [[Toshiie to Matsu: Kaga Hyakumangoku Monogatari]] - Chiyo | ||
* [2003] [[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon]] - Osaka Naru | * [2003] [[Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon]] - Osaka Naru | ||
+ | * [2005] [[Let's Go To School! Drama Special]] - Friend | ||
+ | |||
+ | === Variety === | ||
+ | * [[Uchisuta R]] | ||
+ | * [2005 - 2006] [[Knight Someone Talk In English]] - Irregular Appearance | ||
+ | * [2006.04.30 - 2007.3.25] [[Music Express]] | ||
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+ | === CM === | ||
+ | * Waffle Calbee | ||
=== Stage === | === Stage === | ||
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* [2002.03] [[Pop!]] | * [2002.03] [[Pop!]] | ||
* [2002.12] [[U-15 no Natsu Yasumi]] | * [2002.12] [[U-15 no Natsu Yasumi]] | ||
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+ | === Magazine === | ||
+ | * [2001.12 - 2005.3] [[Love Berry]] (Exclusive Model) | ||
=== Photobooks === | === Photobooks === | ||
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* [2002.09.xx] [[15 (Kawabe Chieko photobook)|15]] | * [2002.09.xx] [[15 (Kawabe Chieko photobook)|15]] | ||
* [2003.12.19] [[Berry Smile]] | * [2003.12.19] [[Berry Smile]] | ||
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+ | === Radio === | ||
+ | * [2005.04 - 2006.3] [[LAV]] | ||
+ | * [2006.04 - 2008.5] [[DHC COUNTDOWN JAPAN]] | ||
+ | * [2008.06 - 2008.3] [[Tokyo Ochimasoto Radio]] | ||
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== External links == | == External links == |
Revision as of 21:47, 9 November 2009
Ochi Chieko (越智千恵子) is a model and tarento signed with Stardust Promotion and a certified Kaatsu instructor represented by Cuedrop. She made her debut as Kawabe Cheico, and is best known for her role as Osaka Naru in Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon and as Mizuno Ami in Sera Myu.
Contents
Profile
- Legal name: Ochi Chieko (越智千恵子)
- Maiden name: Kawabe Chieco (河辺千恵子)
- Nickname: Chie, Cheeky, Mameko
- Birth date: February 24th 1987
- Birth place: Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
- Heritage: Japanese, Spanish-Filipino
- Hobbies: Cooking, Pilates, Yoga, Travel
- Qualifications: Senior Training Instructor
- Blood Type: A
- Height: 166.6cm
- Weight: 46kg
- Bust: 83cm
- Waist: 58cm
- Hips: 85cm
- Shoe Size: 24.5cm
Information
Modeling and Acting Career
Ochi began her career at the age of 12 with the Theatre Academy talent agency. In 2001 she was cast as Mizuno Ami in the Sera Myu stage musicals, and in 2002 she became a model for the junior fashion magazine Love Berry. She soon became a fan favorite and was featured in the U-15 and Berry Smile photobooks. She released her solo photobook, 15" in 2002 and an idol DVD, Pop! followed.
In 2003 Ochi played the role of Osaka Naru in the live action adaption of Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon. She also co-hosted the annual Music Express concert. It was announced in the April 2005 edition of Love Berry that Ochi would be departing from the magazine.
Musical Career
Ochi started to show her interest in singing at the annual Love Berry fashion shows where she would perform. In 2003 Ochi and fellow Love Berry model Oda Mizuho teamed up to form 156P and released the single "15 no Blues".
In 2004 Ochi signed with VAP and released her debut single, "be your girl" on April 28, 2004. The song had a downbeat pop-rock sound and it was used as the ending theme for the Elfen Lied anime. The single reached #67 on Oricon and charted for a total of three weeks. Ochi's second single, "Shining! / cry baby" was released seven months after her debut single. The single reached #157 on the Oricon and charted for only one week.
Ochi's third single, "Kizunairo" was released two months after her previous single and was the first single she wrote. The single reached #150 on the Oricon and charted for only one week. Almost two months later brought the release of her debut album, brilliance. The album barely cracked into the top hundred, ranking at #92 and charting for only two weeks.
Only four months after the release of her debut album, she released her fourth single "Candy Baby / Mama Made". This single is currently her worst selling single, as it did not rank on the Oricon. Ochi stayed quiet for about seven months before she announced any new music, as she was enrolled in Asia University from April 2005.
On July 26th, 2006 Ochi released her fifth single, "Sakura Kiss". The song was used as the opening song for the Ouran High School Host Club anime. This tie-up helped make the single her best selling release to date. The single reached #71 on the Oricon and charted for a total of six weeks.
Current Activities
On February 24, 2008 she announced her engagement to popular producer Ochi Masato on her blog and change of her name to Ochi Chieko. On August 8, 2008, she married Ochi Masato. Currently, Ochi's popular blogs are represented by Stardust Promotion and she is an instructor of Kaatsu training at a studio in Tokyo represented by Cuedrop.
Discography
Album
- [2005.03.16] brilliance
Singles
- [2003.09.20] 15 no Blues (156P)
- [2004.04.28] be your girl
- [2004.11.25] Shining! / cry baby
- [2005.01.26] Kizunairo (絆色)
- [2005.07.21] Candy Baby / Mama Made (キャンディベイベ-/マーマメード)
- [2006.04.26] Sakura Kiss (桜キッス)
Filmography
Movie
- [2002] Mou Hitori Iru - Yuka
Television
- [1998] Boys Be...
- [1999] Moero! Robocon - Yoko
- [1999] Emergency Heart Treatment Room - Uehara Misaki
- [1999] TEAM - Shimizu Megumi
- [2000] Haru-chan 4 - Shindo Rika
- [2000] Monday Drama Special - Tsudi Sawako
- [2000] Tuesday Suspense Theater - Takagi Midori
- [2000] Monday Drama Special - Ono Miyuki
- [2002] Toshiie to Matsu: Kaga Hyakumangoku Monogatari - Chiyo
- [2003] Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon - Osaka Naru
- [2005] Let's Go To School! Drama Special - Friend
Variety
- Uchisuta R
- [2005 - 2006] Knight Someone Talk In English - Irregular Appearance
- [2006.04.30 - 2007.3.25] Music Express
CM
- Waffle Calbee
Stage
- [2001 - 2002] Sera Myu
Idol Videos
- [2002.03] Pop!
- [2002.12] U-15 no Natsu Yasumi
Magazine
- [2001.12 - 2005.3] Love Berry (Exclusive Model)
Photobooks
- [2002.03.26] U-15 (released by Playboy Weekly magazine)
- [2002.09.xx] 15
- [2003.12.19] Berry Smile
Radio
- [2005.04 - 2006.3] LAV
- [2006.04 - 2008.5] DHC COUNTDOWN JAPAN
- [2008.06 - 2008.3] Tokyo Ochimasoto Radio