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SMAP
Perhaps the most popular male idol group in Japan
even over fifteen years later. The members are Kimura Takuya, Nakai Masahiro,
Inagaki Goro, Kusanagi Tsuyoshi and Katori Shingo. One of the few groups
in Japan that has maintained popularity for such a long time and continue
to maintain the same visibility on television, print publications and other
forms of media. Each person has many shows and commercials. Each member
can be seen independently on their own doramas or shows. They have a weekly
show called "SmapxSmap".
Sorimachi
Takashi
Sorimachi T. is a popular actor who
can be seen on doramas such as "Miseinen", "Ryoma ni Omakase",
"Tsubasa o Kudasai", "Virgin Road", "GTO",
"Over Time", "Wonderful Life" and many, many more.
He is married to actress Matsushima Nanako. He can be seen on many
commercials and advertisements.
Lisa Stegmayer
Lisa is the host for WIN, a children's Karaoke show,
VIBE countdown and also you can see her on several cm's and shows from
time to time. She has hosted many television shows.
Suzuki Anju
Suzuki Anju is a popular actress who
can be seen on a few commercials and doramas. Anju can be seen on the
following dramas: "Mukudono", "Coach", "Asunaro
Hakusho", "Wakamono no Subete", "Koi no Vacance"
and many, many more.
i Suzuki
Honami
Honami was a very popular actress
in the early 90's with hit doramas such as "Tokyo Love Story",
"Ko no yo no Hate" and "Koibito yo" but dissapeared
for awhile when she got married. She's back again and fans are enjoying
her return. The latest news is her latest divorce and her pregnancy
by comedian, Ishibari Takaaki of Tunnels. As of January 1st, 1999,
Suzuki announced her retirement from the acting world. Her last
performance was in a movie in December.
Suzuki Iichiro
Ichiro is a member of the Champion
Japanese baseball team, Orix Blue Waves. Currently plays for the Seattle
Mariners. He is perhaps one of the top athletes if not the most popular
athlete in Japan and also in the US for baseball. He can be seen on many
commercials. Has also acted in a few roles on television.
Suzuki
Kyouka
An actress who has appared in many
dramas and commercials in Japan. Notable dramas include "Koibito
Yo", "Kira Kira Hikaru", "Africa no Yoru", "Blackjack
ni Yoroshiku", "Shinsengumi", "Hikon Kazoku"
and many more.
Suzuki Ran Ran
In 1996, Suzuki Ran Ran had the most
commercials for a female. She can be seen occasionally on The Yorumo Hit
Parade" and a few doramas.
Suzuki
Sarina
Suzuki Sarina is a model, actress and
a singer. She was seen weekly on "Mecha Mecha Iketteru" and
has appeared on several dramas such as "Kimi wa Petto", "Rikon
Bengoshi", "Five", "Keizoku" and TV specials.
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