Nao (singer)

Nao

Nao is a former Japanese pop singer and member of the group BALANCe. Nao got her start in 1997 when she auditioned for the 2nd Nagoya Auditions for the TV show ASAYAN but didn't pass. Three years later, she tried her luck once more by auditioning for avex dream 2000. Even though she made to the finals, she didn't win the contest. However, shortly after, she formed the three member group BALANCe under the name NAO with EMA and KIYOKO. The group released three singles before calling it quits in 2002.

After BALANCe's breakup, Nao embarked a solo career with the release of her first single, entitled "Jisei", in 2003. Nao also started an acting career by appearing in Japanese and Taiwanese films. However, in 2007, Nao announced on her website that was going to retire from the world of show business.

Profile

• Real Name: Miyake Naoko (三宅尚子)
• Other Name: NAO
• Birthday: August 28, 1980 (1980-08-28)
• Birthplace: Kishiwada, Osaka Prefecture
• Blood Type: O
• Height: 162 cm

Discography

Albums

• [2004.01.21] go slow

Singles

• [2003.01.08] Jisei (時世)
• [2003.05.14] Kimi ga Anata ga (君があなたが)
• [2003.08.06] Everything
• [2003.12.17] Fuyu no Sora (冬の空)
• [2004.09.23] melody
• [2004.11.17] cherry
• [2005.02.09] I love you
• [2005.06.15] flower feat. RYOJI (from Ketsumeishi)

Filmography

Movies

• [2007] Nán Cái Nǚ Mào - Mizuno Yuko
• [2007] Ping Guǒ
• [2007] Shibuyaku Maruyamachou

PV

• [2006] Show Luo - Xing Fú Liè Rèn

External Links

• Japanese Wikipedia: Nao