Miori Takimoto
Miori Takimoto is a Japanese actress and a former singer. Takimoto debuted in 2003 as a singer of the girl group Sweets, where she performed under the name Miori. After Sweets disbanded, Takimoto appeared on television as an actress.
Biography
Miori Takimoto was born in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture, and began her professional career as a member of the former group SweetS, signed by avex. She was chosen from the avex trax 2002–2003 auditions, and the group debuted on August 27, 2003. During these years, she had side projects such as modelling for magazines and acting in Waseda Academy commercials. Miori and her fellow ex-SweetS members parted ways on June 7, 2006.Upon leaving the music business, she pursued a career in acting. She appeared in a music video for Himari in November 2007. Miori signed with Stardust and since then has appeared in the film Higanjima, Yui's "Never Say Die" music video, and commercials. In November 2014, she debuted with the band Lagoon as the vocalist.
Works
TV dramas
Teppan, Akari MurakamiHe is Beautiful , Mio SakurabaHungry! , role of Chie OkusuMike-Neko Holmes no Suiri Episode 2, Ryōko Kanezaki- Miyuki Miyabe 4-shū Renzoku Mystery "Level 7", Mai ShingyōjiGTO, Azusa Fuyutsuki
- * Aki mo Oni Abare Special
- * Shōgatsu Special! Fuyuyasumi mo Nekketsu Jugyō da
- * Kanketsu-hen: Saraba Onizuka! Sotsugyō Special
- Miyuki Miyabe Mystery "Perfect Blue", Kayoko HasumiTsuma wa, Kunoichi, OrieUmi no Ueno Shinryōjo Episode 4, Michiru FujiiDr.DMAT, Haruko YakumoSatsujin Hensachi 70, Rikako MayamaCabin Attendant Keiji: New York Satsujin Jiken, Yui WatabeTsuma wa, Kunoichi: Saishūshō, OrieHula Girl to Inu no Choco, Sae MoritaKeisei Saimin no Otoko Part 2 "Kobayashi Ichizō: Yume to Soroban", Kou Tanba/Kou KobayashiFinal Life, Kana AyatsujiAuditor Shuhei Nozaki Fubuki Koshiji Monogatari, Fubuki KoshijiBrother and Sister, Sachi
- Unmei Kara Hajimaru Koi: You Are My Destiny, Aya Sato
- Zaibatsu Fukushū, Erika Ise
- Shinu Hodo Aishite, Mio KamishiroTokyo Holiday, Sakurako Ishida
Films
Higanjima, YukiShokudou Katatsumuri The Wind Rises, voice of Naoko SatomiSadako 3D 2, Fūko AndōTensai Bakavon: Yomigaeru Flanders no Inu, voice of NeroHokusai, KotoThe Floor Plan, Ayano KatabuchiCommercials
- Circle K Bakery
- Waseda Academy
- Sony Sonpo Campaign
- Astellas Pharma Inc. and Pfizer Ltd.
- Asahi Soft Drinks "Mitsuya Cider"
- Asahi Fiber Glass "Aclear"
- Toyo Suisan
- Bourbon "Slow Bar"
- Godiva Chocolatier Short Movie 2014
- Lixil
TV animations
Magic Kaito 1412, Jody HopperMusic Videos
- 2007 – Himari's "Akeneiro, Sora no Shita"
- 2009 – Fukuramu SUKURAMU's "Natsu no Hi"
- 2009 – YUI's "Never Say Die"
- 2010 – Stereophony's "Hanbunko"
Live Performances
- December 27, 2009 – 3-B Junior Live
- February 14, 2010 – 3-B Junior Special Valentine's Live
Dubbing
- ''Clarice''
Books
- SDP Bunko Dai 3-dan: Mori Ougai "Takasebune", cover
- ''Takimoto Miori Photobook "Issho ni Hashiro!!"''
Magazines
- Mina, Shufunotomo 2011–, a serialized photo "Can be a Heroine" since March 2012
Awards
- 15th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix : Best Actress for Ikemen desu ne
- 68th Television Drama Academy Awards: Special Award – Teppan