Mizuki Fukumura | |
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Background information | |
Native name | 譜久村 聖 |
Also known as | Fukuchan (フクちゃん?), Mizupon (みず☆ポン?), Miichan (みーちゃん?) |
Born |
Tokyo, Japan |
October 30, 1996
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Years active | 2008–present |
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Website | www |
Mizuki Fukumura (譜久村 聖? Fukumura Mizuki, born October 30, 1996 in Tokyo) is a Japanese pop singer. She is a ninth-generation member, current leader of the idol group Morning Musume and sub-leader of Hello Project. Prior to becoming part of Morning Musume, Fukumura was known as a member of the second generation Shugo Chara Egg!, and for her role of Amulet Heart in the live action segment of the highly acclaimed television series Shugo Chara! Party!.
In 2006, a contest for the anime series Kirarin Revolution titled the "Kirarin Girl Contest 2006" was held. Fukumura, at age of 10, entered the contest and came in second place.
As a Hello! Project fan since early childhood, Fukumura had long dreamed of joining Hello Project. Her mother, being supportive, told her about the auditions for Hello! Pro Egg. She passed the audition and became an official member of Hello! Pro Egg on June 22, 2008, along with Rie Kaneko and Akari Takeuchi. The announcement and introduction of the new members was made at the 2008 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 6gatsu "Akasaka Hop!" concert.
Fukumura's first performance took place on September 23 at the 2008 Hello! Project Shinjin Kouen 9gatsu "Shibakouen Step!" concert.
On August 26, 2009, Fukumura was added to the group Shugo Chara Egg! as a second generation member. She debuted on television in the role of Amulet Heart in Shugo Chara! Party!.
In 2010, Fukumura participated as a backing dancer in two of Erina Mano's music videos, "Haru no Arashi" and "Onegai Dakara...".