Risako Sugaya
| Risako Sugaya 菅谷梨沙子 |
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| Born | 4 April 1994 |
| Other names | Orin-chan, Risati, Rishako, Shiigo, Rishamaru, Gassu, Rii |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop |
| Years active | 2002–2015 |
| Labels | Piccolo Town |
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| Website | Hello! Project.com |
Risako Sugaya (菅谷 梨沙子 Sugaya Risako?, born 4 April 1994 in Kanagawa, Japan) is a Japanese pop singer, idol, and former member of the musical group Berryz Kobo.
In 2002, Sugaya successfully passed the Hello! Project Kids Audition. Her debut within the Hello! Project world came with the premiere of the first Minimoni feature film, as part of 4Kids, a shuffles group formed exclusively for the movie.
In 2003, Sugaya starred in the movie Hotaru no Hoshi (蛍の星), as Hikari, a fragile elementary school student who, with the help of her caring teacher, has a chance to be momentarily reunited with her deceased mother and overcome her emotional problems. She also starred in the drama, Shonan Kawarayane Monogatari.
That year also marked her first appearance on Kōhaku Uta Gassen, as one of Aya Matsuura's backup dancers, during the 54th edition of the renowned NHK New Year program.
In early 2004, Sugaya became part of the newly formed group Berryz Kobo. Since joining the group, she has also participated in the band's weekly radio show Berryz Kobo Kiritsu! Rei! Chakuseki!.
She has also, like other Hello! Project members, appeared in the Musume Dokyu! segments, namely episodes 39, 40, 54, 55, and 56.
Additionally, Sugaya has done a commercial for the Nihon Shokuniku Shōhi Sōgō Center in October 2003.
In August 2006, Sugaya was interviewed by MC Maki Goto in the 12th installment of the online only show Hello! Pro Hour. She later re-appeared alongside Momoko Tsugunaga on the 20th and final episode.
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