1. Rina Ikoma is an actress and former idol singer best recognized as the "Face of Nogizaka46".
14 Facts About Rina Ikoma
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Rina Ikoma played the leading role of Naomi Nakashima in the film Corpse Party.
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Rina Ikoma was born in Yurihonjo, Akita Prefecture on December 29,1995.
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Rina Ikoma had been learning to dance since childhood, and became involved in the show business with the encouragement of her father who encouraged her to audition for Nogizaka46.
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Rina Ikoma became one of the 56 candidates who advanced to the final round.
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For Nogizaka46's debut single, "Guruguru Curtain", Rina Ikoma was chosen to be the center in the song's choreography.
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Rina Ikoma solidified her position in their second single, titled "Oide Shampoo", and recorded a solo song, which was included as a B-side on the single.
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On Nogizaka46's 12th Single "Taiyo Nokku" released on 22 July 2015, Rina Ikoma returned as the group's center from her concurrent position in AKB48, last holding position zero on their 5th Single "Kimi no Na wa Kibo" two years prior.
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Rina Ikoma published her first solo photo book, Kimi no Ashiato, on 24 February 2016.
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On 29 March 2016, Rina Ikoma participated in the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball match between The Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks and the Saitama Seibu Lions.
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Rina Ikoma appeared in SoftBank's advertising as the voice of "Giga-chan".
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Rina Ikoma appeared in a musical adaptation of Kochira Katsushika-ku Kameari Koen-mae Hashutsujo in September 2016.
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On 31 January 2018, Rina Ikoma announced her graduation from Nogizaka46 on the group's official blog.
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Rina Ikoma came up with the idea for the music video.