Ohtani Masae

Ohtani Masae (2009)

Ohtani Masae was previously in Hello! Project as a member of Melon Kinenbi. She is known for frequently changing her hair colour as seen throughout the various singles, albums and performances of Melon Kinenbi. After Melon Kinenbi's disbandment she left Up Front in May 2010 with the goal of eventually performing her own music. She has yet to sign to a new agency.

Profile

• Name: Ohtani Masae (大谷雅恵)
• Nicknames: Masao, Maashii
• Birthday: February 25, 1982 (1982-02-25)
• Birthplace: Miyazaki-ken, Japan (raised in Muroran, Hokkaido)
• Blood type: O
• Height: 160 cm
• Hobbies: Enjoying music
• Favorite colors: Garish colors
• Favorite flowers: Cockscomb
• Favorite season: Summer
• Favorite saying: "Dream + effort = reality"
• Favorite food: Raw food
• Disliked food: Sweet and sour food
• Favorite songs: Kiseki no Hana, Endless Youth
• Hello! Project groups:
  • Melon Kinenbi (2000–2010)
  • Hello! Project Akagumi (2005)
• Shuffle units:
  • 2001: 10nin Matsuri
  • 2002: Sexy 8
  • 2003: 7AIR
  • 2004: H.P. All Stars

Trivia

• She said in a 2004 interview that the person she respects the most is Beyonce Knowles.
• She was one of the MCs for the Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen June 2009 ~Nakano STEP!~.
• After leaving Up Front in 2010 she started to work part time at a cafe while working toward her new goals.

Works

Theater

• [2010.03.07-22] Melon Kinenbi Monogatari ~DECADE OF MELON KINEN-BI~
• [2010.09.01-05] Kizame, Waga Hada ni Kimi no Ibuki wo

Movies

• [2006.09.??] Sukeban Deka

External Links

• Official Blog
• Official Website
• Official Fanclub Page

Sources

• http://momusu.namida-girl.net/helloproject/melonkinenbi.html