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Risa Niigaki

Born
Oct 20, 1988 · Age 38
Place of birth
Yokohama, Japan
Gender
Female
Movie credits
272
TV credits
30
Also known as (14)
  • Gaki-san
  • Mame
  • MC GAKI
  • Niinii
  • Omame-chan
  • Risa-chii
  • Risarisa
  • Sacchun
  • お豆ちゃん
  • ガキさん
  • ニイニイ
  • マメ
  • りさちい
  • りさりさ

Biography

新垣里沙 (Niigaki Risa) is a Japanese actress and former idol. She is a former fifth generation member and leader of the pop group Morning Musume. under Hello! Project. She was also a member of the group Tanpopo, the Morning Musume. splinter group Morning Musume. Sakura Gumi, the leader of Athena & Robikerottsu, as well a member of the shuffle units Happy 7, 7AIR, ZYX-α and H.P. All Stars. She joined Morning Musume. in 2001 along with Takahashi Ai, Konno Asami and Ogawa Makoto. Niigaki was the sub-leader of Morning Musume. from 2007 to 2011 while Takahashi was leader. After Takahashi graduated,…