Hatsune Matsushima
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is a Japanese gravure idol, actress and model affiliated with Harmony Promotion (ハーモニープロモーション). She was born in Tokyo
, Japan
. Her real name is Noriko Matsushima, and goes by the nickname Hachu. She has starred in a number of TV dramas, films, and internet productions. She also co-authored a book.
During October, 2005, Matsushima starred in the Tokyo-based television show "Turnout! Miniskirt Police" (出動!ミニスカポリス 全国版) as part of the 13th generation police.
In June, 2006, Matsushima played Izumu in the late-night drama "Akihabara@DEEP
". Due to her role in that drama as such a strange, but loveable, character, even now she is regular topic of discussion.
After the dissolution of her prior agency, Anthem, in September, 2008, she signed on with Harmony Promotion (ハーモニープロモーション).
More recently she has started to shift away from being an idol, and has been regularly appearing on variety shows and internet programs.
where it is believed followers can speak with the dead and can remove evil spirits from one's mind and body. Matsushima believes she also has these same abilities.。
At the start of her career, rumors started circulating near where she rode her bike to school that there was an extremely beautiful high school girl in the area. People would ride their bikes around the same time as her to try to catch a glimpse. Hoping to make the rumors stop and make people think the rumors were exaggerated, her principle brought Matsushima in front of everyone so they could see her for themselves.。
Matsushima is a former member of the Miss Magazine (ミスマガジン) Women's Football Team.
During the commentary of the drama Akihabara@DEEP
she broke the news that her real name is Noriko Matsushima. She later confirmed the story on her blog. http://ameblo.jp/matsushimasu/entry-10055053046.html
She first started to mentioned that she wanted to move away from being a gravure idol on the December 24th, 2006 broadcast of "Drive A Go! Go!" (ドライブ A GO!GO!).
While doing handstands and dives at the June 18, 2007 Shibuya O-crest Girls-RockPop stadium vol.17, she was warned about some nude otaku
s who were nearby with a strong feeling.。
Matsushima participated in the Nico Nico Douga
's International Smiling Film Festival (国際ニコニコ映画祭) as a judge.
At one point Matsushima was examined for Moyamoya disease like symptoms, including disturbance of blood flow to the brain, headaches and fainting. No signs of Moyamoya disease was discovered, however she regularly sees a doctor to monitor her condition.
She likes popular, well-made video games and has been featured in video game magazines like Famitsu
. She has even used her blog to recruit Xbox friends to play online with.
On February 3, 2010, Matushima appeared in the television show "Toreazu Namanaka" where she received an e-mail from the music day guest named "alan." Alan asked her to make a funny face. She made a face mimicking Anpanman
.
In the song "Dance Sanma Court" (踊るさんま御殿), Matsushima admitted to hitting a woman with an object in the head, making her bleed, after being in a childish argument with her.
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
, Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. Her real name is Noriko Matsushima, and goes by the nickname Hachu. She has starred in a number of TV dramas, films, and internet productions. She also co-authored a book.
History
In 2004, Matsushima started her career as a gravure idol while a high school student when she won the 2004 Miss Magazine (ミスマガジン) Special Jury Prize. From the start of her career was a gravure idol, she has gone by the nickname Hachu.During October, 2005, Matsushima starred in the Tokyo-based television show "Turnout! Miniskirt Police" (出動!ミニスカポリス 全国版) as part of the 13th generation police.
In June, 2006, Matsushima played Izumu in the late-night drama "Akihabara@DEEP
Akihabara@DEEP
is a 2004 novel by Ira Ishida which spawned a manga, television drama, and movie adaptation.The drama and manga versions have considerable differences from the original novel....
". Due to her role in that drama as such a strange, but loveable, character, even now she is regular topic of discussion.
After the dissolution of her prior agency, Anthem, in September, 2008, she signed on with Harmony Promotion (ハーモニープロモーション).
More recently she has started to shift away from being an idol, and has been regularly appearing on variety shows and internet programs.
Career and Life
Her grandmother who lives in Sendai, Miyagi practices a form of Shamanism called ItakoItako
An itako is a traditional, blind, usually female shaman from northern Japan.Itako are said to have the ability to communicate with the dead, even to evil spirits due to their intense spiritual power. They also are said to have the power to remove evil spirit from one's body and mind...
where it is believed followers can speak with the dead and can remove evil spirits from one's mind and body. Matsushima believes she also has these same abilities.。
At the start of her career, rumors started circulating near where she rode her bike to school that there was an extremely beautiful high school girl in the area. People would ride their bikes around the same time as her to try to catch a glimpse. Hoping to make the rumors stop and make people think the rumors were exaggerated, her principle brought Matsushima in front of everyone so they could see her for themselves.。
Matsushima is a former member of the Miss Magazine (ミスマガジン) Women's Football Team.
During the commentary of the drama Akihabara@DEEP
Akihabara@DEEP
is a 2004 novel by Ira Ishida which spawned a manga, television drama, and movie adaptation.The drama and manga versions have considerable differences from the original novel....
she broke the news that her real name is Noriko Matsushima. She later confirmed the story on her blog. http://ameblo.jp/matsushimasu/entry-10055053046.html
She first started to mentioned that she wanted to move away from being a gravure idol on the December 24th, 2006 broadcast of "Drive A Go! Go!" (ドライブ A GO!GO!).
While doing handstands and dives at the June 18, 2007 Shibuya O-crest Girls-RockPop stadium vol.17, she was warned about some nude otaku
Otaku
is a Japanese term used to refer to people with obsessive interests, particularly anime, manga or video games.- Etymology :Otaku is derived from a Japanese term for another's house or family , which is also used as an honorific second-person pronoun...
s who were nearby with a strong feeling.。
Matsushima participated in the Nico Nico Douga
Nico Nico Douga
is a popular video sharing website in Japan managed by Niwango, a subsidiary of Dwango. Its nickname is "Niconico" or "Nico-dō", where "nikoniko" is the Japanese ideophone for smiling. Nico Nico Douga is the thirteenth most visited website in Japan...
's International Smiling Film Festival (国際ニコニコ映画祭) as a judge.
At one point Matsushima was examined for Moyamoya disease like symptoms, including disturbance of blood flow to the brain, headaches and fainting. No signs of Moyamoya disease was discovered, however she regularly sees a doctor to monitor her condition.
She likes popular, well-made video games and has been featured in video game magazines like Famitsu
Famitsu
is a line of Japanese video game magazines published by Enterbrain, Inc. and Tokuma. Currently, there are five Famitsū magazines: Shūkan Famitsū, Famitsū PS3 + PSP, Famitsū Xbox 360, Famitsū Wii+DS, and Famitsū Wave DVD...
. She has even used her blog to recruit Xbox friends to play online with.
On February 3, 2010, Matushima appeared in the television show "Toreazu Namanaka" where she received an e-mail from the music day guest named "alan." Alan asked her to make a funny face. She made a face mimicking Anpanman
Anpanman
is one of the most popular anime cartoon series for young children in Japan. , the titular Anpanman is the most popular fictional character among people age 0 to 12 years in Japan in 10 consective years, according to research by Bandai. The series is written by Takashi Yanase, a Japanese writer of...
.
In the song "Dance Sanma Court" (踊るさんま御殿), Matsushima admitted to hitting a woman with an object in the head, making her bleed, after being in a childish argument with her.
Filmography
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2005 | Chakushin Ari Chakushin Ari is a 2003 Japanese horror film directed by Takashi Miike.-Plot:During an evening get-together with friends, Okazaki Yoko's cell phone suddenly rings in an eerie, unusual tone. Not recognizing the tone, Yoko doesn't pick up soon enough and the call goes into "voice mail"... |
Tomoko | |
| 2005 | Anfea | Tatsui Madoka | |
| 2006 | Akihabara@DEEP Akihabara@DEEP is a 2004 novel by Ira Ishida which spawned a manga, television drama, and movie adaptation.The drama and manga versions have considerable differences from the original novel.... |
Izumu | |
| Kayoubi Dorama Goorudo | |||
| 2007 | Kirakira Kenshuui | Kaki Haruyama | |
| 2007 | Papa to Musume Shichinichikan | ||
| 2008 | Tadashii Ouko no Tsukurikata | Haruka Shinagawa | |
| 2008 | Doyou Waido Gekijou | Megumi Kimura | |
| 2008 | Manga Kissa Toshi Densetsu Norui no Mannasan | Sayaka | |
| 2008 | Tsujitsuma | ||
| 2008 | Wild Strawberry | Guest role | |
| Films | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Dear Friends Dear Friends Dear Friends may refer to:*"Dear Friends" , a song by the band Queen*Dear Friends , a 1972 album by comedy group The Firesign Theatre... |
Emi | |
| 2008 | Akumu Tantei 2 | Akiko | |