Mariko Shinoda

Quick Facts: Who was Mariko Shinoda?

Subject:

Mariko Shinoda

Known for:

Japanese singer, actress, and model known for her time in AKB48.

Born:

1986-03-11

Century / Era:

1986s Historical Era Archive

Verified Source:

2Day Chrono-Wiki & Primary Historical Archives

Origins & Early Life

Mariko Shinoda (篠田 麻里子, Shinoda Mariko; born 11 March 1986 in Itoshima, Fukuoka) is a Japanese singer, actress, fashion model, and former member of the Japanese idol group AKB48, in which she was the captain of Team A. In October 2005, she auditioned for AKB48's first generation roster but failed the audition. Shortly after her audition, Shinoda began working AKB48's theater café – then known as Akihabara 48 – as a café attendant serving customers and handing out promotional flyers on the street. Shinoda became quite popular among patrons who soon learned of her failing her audition. To show their support, patrons began submitting her name on hand-written ballots for the weekly performer polls. Yasushi Akimoto, general producer of AKB48, took notice of her popularity and gave her a chance to join AKB48 on the condition that she learn the group's 12 songs and dances in four days.

Career & Major Achievements

She became AKB48's first non-generation, or "1.5 generation", member with her debut on Team A on 22 January 2006. Her first single as part of the main group was on "Aitakatta". On 30 March 2011, she began to host a show with her own name, Mariko-sama no Oriko-sama (麻里子様のおりこうさま!) on NHK. She has appeared individually in television commercials and was cited as the "queen of TV commercials" (CM joō) for 2012 for having more contracts (a total of 20) with companies to appear in their ads than any other female tarento (fellow AKB48 member Tomomi Itano was tied at 20). In August 2012, AKB48 Theater's manager Tomonobu Togasaki announced sweeping team changes that placed Shinoda as the new captain of Team A. In 2013, Shinoda launched her clothing brand "ricori" which featured clothing that she had designed and produced.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

She stated that starting her own line of clothing had been a dream of hers before joining AKB48. In July 2014, ricori ceased operation and closed down its stores. Shinoda stated she was working as an adviser for the label only until 2013. Shinoda placed fifth overall in the 2013 AKB48 General Election. On 8 June, during the broadcast of the election results, Shinoda announced that she would be leaving the group.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1986 (1986-03-11): Birth of Mariko Shinoda — Japanese singer, actress, and model known for her time in AKB48.
2. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In October 2005, she auditioned for AKB48's first generation roster but failed the audition.
3. 2006: 2006 Milestone — 5 generation", member with her debut on Team A on 22 January 2006.
4. 2011: 2011 Milestone — On 30 March 2011, she began to host a show with her own name, Mariko-sama no Oriko-sama (麻里子様のおりこうさま!
5. 2012: 2012 Milestone — She has appeared individually in television commercials and was cited as the "queen of TV commercials" (CM joō) for 2012 for having more contracts (a total of 20) with companies to appear in their ads than any other female tarento (fellow AKB48 member Tomomi Itano was tied at 20).
6. 2013: 2013 Milestone — In 2013, Shinoda launched her clothing brand "ricori" which featured clothing that she had designed and produced.
7. 2014: 2014 Milestone — In July 2014, ricori ceased operation and closed down its stores.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Mariko Shinoda

True or False: “Mariko Shinoda was the first non-generation member of AKB48 to debut on Team A.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): She debuted as a '1.5 generation' member after initially failing her audition but gaining popularity through the theater café.

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