Yui Aragaki
| Yui Aragaki | |
|---|---|
| Native name | 新垣結衣 |
| Born |
June 11, 1988 Naha, Okinawa, Japan |
| Occupation | |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Warner Music Japan |
| Website | Official Site |
Yui Aragaki (新垣 結衣 Aragaki Yui, born June 11, 1988) is a Japanese actress, model, singer and occasional radio show host.[1][2]
Early life
Yui Aragaki was born in Naha-city, Okinawa on June 11, 1988 and has two older sisters. After seeing an audition notice for the junior fashion magazine Nicola (ニコラ Nikora), she applied for it and won the Grand Prix award for the audition. In 2001, at the age of 13, she began her Nicola modelling career and was very well received as a Nicola model, having set a record for appearing on cover for 15 times.[3] A fellow Nicola model Ayako Enomoto gave her the popular nickname "Gakky."
At the age of 15, Aragaki moved to Tokyo and enrolled in Horikoshi High School, a private high school popular for being attended by many Japanese celebrities. In 2004, she decided to put her Nicola career on hold and expand her career path into gravure and acting, and she also appeared in variety shows and commercials, with her Pocky commercials being the most popular.[4] A year later, she officially graduated from Nicola. Even so, she still appears in the magazine occasionally.
Career
In 2005, Aragaki took up a role in the TBS drama, Dragon Zakura, starring alongside Japanese idols like Tomohisa Yamashita and Masami Nagasawa.[5] This marked a breakthrough in her acting career. Since then, she has been cast in many other dramas, like My Boss, My Hero and Gal Circle. She also starred in the 2007 tragic love story movie hit Koizora, for which she won her first award, the Nikkan Sports Film Award for Best Newcomer.[6] Currently, she has 5 newcomer awards.
Aragaki won the Film prize at the 45th Golden Arrow Awards in 2008.[7] Her tremendous number of movie shoots as well as the preparation for her debut album resulted in her suffering from work-related stress[8][9] in 2007.
Outside acting she also released her first album, Sora, and the single "Heavenly Days", a song from Koizora. "Memories", the theme song for Tokyo Serendipity, was included in her debut album. She also performed at Budokan.[10]
She was also the co-hosts for popular radio program Girls Locks in 2010-2012.[11]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Japanese Title | English Title | Role | Film Production | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ワルボロ | Waruboro | Yamada | Toei Company | Lead Role |
| 恋するマドリ | Koisuru Madori | Yui Aoki | Cinequanon | ||
| 恋空 | Koizora | Mika Tahara | Toho | ||
| 2008 | フレフレ少女 | Fure Fure Shojo | Momoyama Momoko | Shochiku | |
| 2009 | Ballad: Namonaki Koi no Uta (Ballad) | Princess Renheme | |||
| 2010 | ハナミズキ | Hanamizuki | Sae Hirasawa | Toho | |
| 2012 | 麒麟の翼 〜劇場版・新参者 | The Wings of the Kirin | Kaori Nakahara | ||
| 2014 | TWILIGHT ささらさや | Twilight: Saya in Sasara | Saya | Warner Bros. | Lead Role |
| 2015 | くちびるに歌を | Kuchibiru ni uta o | Yuri Kashiwagi | Asmik Ace Entertainment | |
| 2015 | Ｓ -最後の警官- 奪還 RECOVERY OF OUR FUTURE | S The Last Policeman - Recovery of Our Future | |||
| 2017 | ミックス。 | Mix | Tamako Tomita | Lead Role |
Television dramas
| Year | Japanese Title | English Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | シブヤフィフティーン | Sh15uya | Ema | TV Asahi | Lead Role |
| ドラゴン桜 | Dragon Zakura | Yoshino Kosaka | TBS | Supporting Role | |
| 越路吹雪・愛の生涯~この命燃えつきるまで私は歌う | Onna no Ichidaiki! | Koshiji Fubuki (child) | Fuji TV | Guest | |
| 2006 | トゥルーラブ | True Love | |||
| 彼女の恋文 | Kanojo no Koibumi | TV Asahi | |||
| ギャルサー | Gal Circle | Nagisa | NTV | Main Cast | |
| マイ★ボス マイ★ヒーロー | My Boss My Hero | ||||
| 2007 | パパとムスメの７日間 | Papa to Musume no Nanokakan | Kawahara Kome | TBS | Lead Role |
| 2008 | コード・ブルー | Code Blue | Dr. Megumi Shiraishi | Fuji TV | |
| 2009 | コード・ブルー SP | Code Blue Special Episode | |||
| スマイル | Smile | Mishima Hana | TBS | ||
| 2010 | エンゼルバンク | Angel Bank | Kaoru Kitashiro | TV Asahi | Cameo (episode 1) |
| コード・ブルー 2 | Code Blue 2 | Dr. Megumi Shiraishi | Fuji TV | Lead Role | |
| 2011 | 全開ガール | Zenkai Girl | Ayukawa Wakaba | ||
| らんま1/2 | Ranma ½ | Akane Tendo | NTV | ||
| 2012 | もう誘拐なんてしない | Mou Yuukai Nante Shinai | Hanazono Erika | Fuji TV | |
| リーガルハイ | Legal High | Machiko Mayuzumi | |||
| 2013 | 空飛ぶ広報室 | Public Affairs Office in the Sky | Rika Inaba | TBS | |
| リーガルハイ | Legal High SP | Machiko Mayuzumi | Fuji TV | ||
| リーガルハイ 2 | Legal High 2 | ||||
| 2014 | S -最後の警官 | S - Saigo no Keikan | Iruma Hayashi | TBS | Main Cast |
| 2015 | 掟上今日子の備忘録 | Okitegami Kyōko no Bibōroku | Okitegami Kyōko | NTV | Lead Role |
| 2016 | 逃げるは恥だが役に立つ | Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu | Mikuri Moriyama | TBS | Lead Role |
| 2017 | 絆～走れ奇跡の子馬～ | Kizuna: Hashire Kiseki no Kouma | Shoko Matsushita | NHK | Main Cast |
| 2017 | コード・ブルー～ドクターヘリ緊急救命～ | Code Blue 3 | Dr. Megumi Shiraishi | Fuji TV | Lead Role |
Voice acting
| Year | Title | Type | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Digimon Data Squad | Anime series | Yoshino Fujieda |
| Digimon World Data Squad | Video game | ||
| Keroro Gunso | Anime film | Mirara |
Discography
Singles
| Release | Title | Oricon Single charts peak positions and sales | Album | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Weekly | Debut | Overall | |||
| 2008/07/16 | "Make My Day" | 1 | 2 | 53,471 | 85,341 | Hug |
| 2008/10/15 | "Akai Ito" | 1 | 3 | 34,236 | 64,461 | |
| 2009/02/25 | "Piece" | 6 | 7 | 18,204 | 25,283 | |
| 2009/05/27 | "Utsushie" | 9 | 10 | 15,946 | 22,048 | |
Albums
| Release | Title | Oricon Album charts peak positions and sales | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | Weekly | Debut | Overall | ||
| 2007/12/05 | Sora | 2 | 3 | 72,879 | 133,086 |
| 2009/06/17 | Hug | 3 | 5 | 22,540 | 40,704 |
| 2010/09/22 | Niji | 2 | 4 | 19,888 | 29,902 |
See also
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 20th Nikkan Sports Film Award | Best Newcomer Award | Koizora | Won |
| 2008 | 50th Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Newcomer Award | Won | |
| 29th Yokohama Film Festival | Best Newcomer Award | Won | ||
| 2009 | 13th Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix | Best Supporting Actress | Smile | Won |
| 61st Television Drama Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won |
Commercials
- Daio Paper - Elleair (2003)
- Seika - Meiji (2005)
- Senoby - JT Beverage (2005)
- NTT East (2005-current)
- Pantene - Procter & Gamble (2006-current)
- Dailies Aqua - Ciba Vision (2006)
- Pocky - Glico (2006-current)
- Townwork - Recruit (2006-current)
- Japanese Red Cross (2007)
- Uniqlo (2007)
- Mitsuya Cider - Asahi Soft Drinks (2007)
- Green Tea - Asahi Soft Drinks (2009-current)
- Sony Walkman - S series (2009-current)
- Tokyo Metro - Tokyoheart (2010)
- Toyota - Ractis (2010)
Official photobooks
- Chura Chura (2006)
- A Happy New Gakky (2006)
- Masshiro (2007)
- Koisuru Madori (2007)
- Gekkan Yui Niigaki Special (2010)
- Hanamizuki Official Photostory Book (2010)
References
- ↑ "Female Oricon Readers Rank Celebrities With the Ideal Face - Nihongogo". nihongogo.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ↑ "Entertainment News from Japan: Aragaki Yui a Rising Star". Japan Zone. 2006-10-29. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ "Aragaki Yui". mydramalist.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ↑ "Aragaki Yui". mydramalist.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ↑ "Aragaki Yui". mydramalist.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ↑ "Aragaki Yui". mydramalist.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
- ↑ "Golden Arrow Awards: Aragaki wins big". Tokyograph. 2008-03-04. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on February 5, 2006. Retrieved February 5, 2006.
- ↑ "Yui Aragaki Planet: Aragaki Yui by NewPaper". Aragaki-yui.blogspot.com. 2008-06-06. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ "Yui Aragaki to debut at Budokan". Tokyograph. 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2011-10-19.
- ↑ "Yui Aragaki Profile".
External links
- Official Site - LesPros Entertainment Company (in Japanese)
- Official Site - Warner Music Japan (in Japanese)
- Yui Aragaki on IMDb