Risako Sugaya is a former Japanese singer and actress.
11 Facts About Risako Sugaya
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Risako Sugaya was placed in the group with 14 other girls.
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In 2003, Sugaya starred in the movie Hotaru no Hoshi, as Hikari, a fragile elementary school student who, with the help of her caring teacher, has a chance to be momentarily reunited with her deceased mother and overcome her emotional problems.
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In early 2004, Risako Sugaya became part of the newly formed group Berryz Kobo.
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Additionally, Risako Sugaya has done a commercial for the Nihon Shokuniku Shohi Sogo Center in October 2003.
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Risako Sugaya later re-appeared alongside Momoko Tsugunaga on the 20th and final episode.
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On 31 December 2006, Risako Sugaya took the stage at the 57th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen as a backup dancer in Morning Musume's performance of Aruiteru, along with the remaining members of Berryz Kobo, Country Musume and Cute.
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In mid-2009, Risako Sugaya became a member of new unit Guardians 4.
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Further, Risako Sugaya announced she would be taking a break from show business following the cessation of group activities.
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In October 2017, Risako Sugaya announced her marriage to a man whose identity is undisclosed, and they met through a mutual friend.
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Risako Sugaya gave birth to a girl at 1 March 2018.