Ayaka Umeda
| Ayaka Umeda | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 3, 1989 |
| Origin | Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan |
| Genres | J-pop, pop music |
| Occupation(s) | Japanese idol, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2006, 2008-present |
| Associated acts | AKB48, NMB48, Diva |
| Website | office48 |
Ayaka Umeda (梅田 彩佳 Umeda Ayaka?, born January 3, 1989 in Fukuoka Prefecture) is a former Japanese idol and singer from the girl group NMB48, in which she is the co-captain of Team BII. She was also a member of the AKB48 and its subunit DiVA.
In 2004–2005, Umeda took part in the Morning Musume Lucky 7 Audition for the idol group Morning Musume, but only advanced to the second round.
On February 26, 2006, Umeda passed the second generation auditions for AKB48, and became one of 19 founding members for the group's Team K. Her on-stage debut was on April 1. She performed on the title track for AKB48's first single on a major label, "Aitakatta", released on October 26, 2006. As part of Team K 1st Stage, she was a front member for the song "Skirt, Hirari", along with Sayaka Akimoto, Yuko Oshima, Sae Miyazawa, and Kana Kobayashi.
Later in the year, Umeda developed a stress fracture in her foot, and was recommended by her manager to take a break from her performances to rehabilitate, starting December 23. Her rehabilitation took about a year, during which she was active on TV in Fukuoka Prefecture.
On May 31, 2008, Umeda returned to public performances with the premiere of a new seasonal Team K's show at the AKB48 Theater, titled Team K 4th Stage "Saishū Bell ga Naru". Prior to her injuries, she was one of the faces of Team K, but after her return, she was placed at the very end of the stage, extremely far from the center position where she used to stand.
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