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{{nihongo|'''Ayaka Nishiwaki'''|西脇 綾香|Nishiwaki Ayaka}}, nicknamed {{nihongo|'''A~chan'''|あ～ちゃん|4=stylized as '''a-chan'''<ref>[http://www.perfume-web.jp/biography/ Biography - Perfume Official Site]</ref>}}, is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the Japanese [[electropop]] group [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tkma.co.jp/j_pop/perfume/|title=Perfume Profile - TJC Artists}} Tokuma Japan Communications. Retrieved on 11 October 2010.</ref>
{{nihongo|'''Ayaka Nishiwaki'''|西脇 綾香|Nishiwaki Ayaka|born 15 February 1989}}, nicknamed {{nihongo|'''A~chan'''|あ～ちゃん|4=stylized as '''a-chan'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.perfume-web.jp/biography/ |title=Biography – Perfume Official Site |access-date=23 September 2015 |archive-date=23 April 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110423050134/http://www.perfume-web.jp/biography/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>}}, is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the Japanese [[electropop]] group [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tkma.co.jp/j_pop/perfume/|title=Perfume Profile – TJC Artists}} Tokuma Japan Communications. Retrieved 11 October 2010.</ref>


==Biography==
==Biography==
Nishiwaki was born and raised in [[Hiroshima]], Japan, where she attended Actor’s School Hiroshima with friends and current [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]] members [[Yuka Kashino]] and [[Ayano Ōmoto]].
Nishiwaki was born and raised in [[Hiroshima]], Japan, where she attended [[Actor's School Hiroshima]] with friends and current [[Perfume (Japanese band)|Perfume]] members [[Yuka Kashino]] and [[Ayano Ōmoto]].


She formed Perfume in 2001 with Kashino and former member Yūka Kawashima, who left shortly after to focus on her schoolwork. After discussing the issue with her mother, who believed that a three-piece group had more stage presence than a duo, Nishiwaki asked Ōmoto to join the group.<ref name=Flash>''Flash'' magazine: "33 Shocking Legends of Perfume!". Retrieved on 5 September 2008.</ref>
She formed Perfume in 2000 with Kashino and former member Yūka Kawashima, who left shortly after to focus on her schoolwork. After discussing the issue with her mother, who believed that a three-piece group had more stage presence than a duo, Nishiwaki asked Ōmoto to join the group.<ref name=Flash>''Flash'' magazine: "33 Shocking Legends of Perfume!". Retrieved 5 September 2008.</ref>


Her younger sister Sayaka is a member of the group "[[9nine]]".<ref name=Flash/>
Her younger sister Sayaka is a member of the group "[[9nine]]".<ref name=Flash/>

In March 2011, Nishiwaki graduated from [[Asia University (Japan)|Asia University]] with a degree in economics.

==Solo works==

On 18 April 2008 Perfume made a special guest appearance performing "[[Game (Perfume album)|Ceramic Girl]]" at the ending of the drama "[[Sumire 16 sai!!|Sumire ♡ 16 sai!!]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Perfumeの新曲"セラミックガール"がBSフジのドラマ｢スミレ 16歳!!｣の主題歌に|url=http://tower.jp/article/news/2008/02/28/100012474|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref>

On 23 March 2012 Perfume made a special guest appearance performing "[[Baby Cruising Love/Macaroni|Baby Cruising Love]]" in the movie "[[Moteki]]".<ref>{{cite web|title=Moteki|url=http://www.moteki-movie.jp/index2.html|accessdate=23 May 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170527201348/http://www.moteki-movie.jp/index2.html|archive-date=27 May 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>

In 2014 Nishiwaki, along with [[Porno Graffitti|Haruichi Shindo]], co-wrote the song {{nihongo|"Sore o Tsuyosa to Yobitai"|それを強さと呼びたい||"I Want to Call That Strength"}}, theme of the Amuse Fes 2014 BB in Tsumagoi event, performed by 13 artists: Perfume, [[Porno Graffitti]], [[Flumpool]], [[Begin (band)|Begin]], Skoop On Somebody, [[Yu Takahashi (singer-songwriter)|Yu Takahashi]], Weaver, [[Mihiro]], Monobright, [[Rihwa]], Haku, Sakura Fujiwara & [[Cross Gene]].<ref>{{cite web |script-title=ja:それを強さと呼びたい |url=http://mora.jp/package/43000029/4943566230022/ |language=Japanese |publisher=Mora |accessdate=6 January 2015}}</ref>

In April 2014 and March 2016, Nishiwaki presented the radio program {{nihongo|"A 〜-chan no tadatada rajio ga suki ja ke n"|あ〜ちゃんのただただラジオがスキじゃけん|"A-chan's I Just Simply Love Radios"}} at [[Japan FM Network|JFN]] Shikoku 4 stations.<ref>{{cite web |title=Perfume史上初、あ～ちゃんの単独ラジオ番組スタート|url=http://natalie.mu/music/news/113041 |language=Japanese |publisher=Natalie MU|accessdate=24 May 2017}}</ref>

On 20 June 2016 debuted {{nihongo|"A ~ chanchā pon no! " West Side Story""|あ～ちゃん　ちゃあぽんの！"West Side Story"|"A – chan! "West Side Story""}}, a radio program hosted by the Nishiwaki sisters on JFN PARK.<ref>{{cite web |title=あ～ちゃん ちゃあぽんの！"West Side Story"|url=http://park.gsj.mobi/program/show/27128 |language=Japanese |publisher=JFN PARK|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref>

On 18 January 2017, A-chan played the voice of an imaginative creature "Liva" (red) in [[Nippon TV|NTV]] drama '[[Tokyo Tarareba Girls]]'.<ref>{{cite web |title=Tokyo Tarareba Musume|url=http://www.ntv.co.jp/tarareba/ |language=Japanese |publisher=NTV|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref>

On 31 March and 1 April 2017, A~chan played the character "Don-chan" on the [[TV Tokyo]] Special drama 'Pensées'.<ref>{{cite web |title=Pensées|url=http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/pensees/ |language=Japanese |publisher=Tv Tokyo|accessdate=23 May 2017}}</ref>

In September 2017, A-chan dubbed "the rescue squad" on "FASTENING DAYS 3" mini-series.<ref>{{cite web|title=YKKのショートアニメ第3弾「FASTENING DAYS 3」のテーマソングに「Sweet Refrain」が決定!!|url=http://www.perfume-web.jp/news/individual.php?id=756|accessdate=20 September 2017}}</ref>

In January 2020, A-chan starts serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~Bang Ban Love~" on [[AbemaTV|AbemaSPECIAL]]! The first episode starts at 11:00&nbsp;p.m. on 25 Jan.<ref>{{cite web|title=AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～Bang Ban Love～」スタジオ新MCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！|url=https://www.perfume-web.jp/news/individual.php?id=3431|accessdate=26 January 2020}}</ref>

In September 2020, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to love the drama of love ～Kiss On The Bed～" on [[AbemaTV|AbemaSPECIAL]]! The first episode starts at 11:00&nbsp;p.m. on 26 Sep.<ref>{{cite web|title=AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～Kiss On The Bed～」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！|url=https://www.perfume-web.jp/news/detail.php?id=3525|accessdate=1 September 2020}}</ref>

In October 2020, A-chan returns to dubb Reba in the Special Drama '[[Tokyo Tarareba Girls|Tokyo Tarareba Girls 2020]]'<ref>{{cite web|title=東京タラレバ娘2020|url=https://www.ntv.co.jp/tarareba2020/|accessdate=1 September 2020}}</ref>

In May 2021, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~KISS or Kiss~" on [[AbemaTV|AbemaSPECIAL]]! The first episode starts at 11:00&nbsp;p.m. on 1 May.<ref>{{cite web|title=AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～KISS or kiss～」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！|url=https://www.perfume-web.jp/news/detail.php?id=3625|accessdate=15 February 2023}}</ref>

In October 2021, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~Kissing the Tears Away~" on [[AbemaTV|AbemaSPECIAL]]! The first episode starts at 10:00&nbsp;p.m. on 31 Oct.<ref>{{cite web|title=AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～Kissing the tears away～」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！|url=https://www.perfume-web.jp/news/detail.php?id=3709|accessdate=15 February 2023}}</ref>

In May 2022, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~Kiss me like a princess~" on [[AbemaTV|AbemaSPECIAL]]! The first episode starts at 10:00&nbsp;p.m. on 15 May.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABEMAオリジナルシリーズ恋愛番組「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい〜Kiss me like a princess〜」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！|url=https://www.perfume-web.jp/news/detail.php?id=3772|accessdate=15 February 2023}}</ref>

In November 2022, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama in NEW YORK" on [[AbemaTV|AbemaSPECIAL]]! The first episode starts at 10:00&nbsp;p.m. on 13 Nov.<ref>{{cite web|title=ABEMAオリジナルシリーズ恋愛番組「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたいい in NEW YORK」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！|url=https://www.perfume-web.jp/news/detail.php?id=3856|accessdate=15 February 2023}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.perfume-web.jp/ Perfume official website] {{ja icon}}
* {{Official website|http://www.perfume-web.jp/|Perfume official website}} {{in lang|ja}}
* {{IMDb name|3060059|Ayaka Nishiwaki}}
* {{Discogs artist|A-chan|A-chan}}


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Latest revision as of 21:44, 18 February 2024

Ayaka Nishiwaki
西脇 綾香
Nishiwaki at the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival (2015)
Born (1989-02-15) 15 February 1989 (age 35)
Hiroshima, Japan
Other namesA~chan
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2001–present
Labels
Member of
WebsitePerfume Official Website

Ayaka Nishiwaki (西脇 綾香, Nishiwaki Ayaka, born 15 February 1989), nicknamed A~chan (あ～ちゃん, stylized as a-chan[1]), is a Japanese singer and dancer. She is known as one of the members of the Japanese electropop group Perfume.[2]

Biography[edit]

Nishiwaki was born and raised in Hiroshima, Japan, where she attended Actor's School Hiroshima with friends and current Perfume members Yuka Kashino and Ayano Ōmoto.

She formed Perfume in 2000 with Kashino and former member Yūka Kawashima, who left shortly after to focus on her schoolwork. After discussing the issue with her mother, who believed that a three-piece group had more stage presence than a duo, Nishiwaki asked Ōmoto to join the group.[3]

Her younger sister Sayaka is a member of the group "9nine".[3]

In March 2011, Nishiwaki graduated from Asia University with a degree in economics.

Solo works[edit]

On 18 April 2008 Perfume made a special guest appearance performing "Ceramic Girl" at the ending of the drama "Sumire ♡ 16 sai!!".[4]

On 23 March 2012 Perfume made a special guest appearance performing "Baby Cruising Love" in the movie "Moteki".[5]

In 2014 Nishiwaki, along with Haruichi Shindo, co-wrote the song "Sore o Tsuyosa to Yobitai" (それを強さと呼びたい, "I Want to Call That Strength"), theme of the Amuse Fes 2014 BB in Tsumagoi event, performed by 13 artists: Perfume, Porno Graffitti, Flumpool, Begin, Skoop On Somebody, Yu Takahashi, Weaver, Mihiro, Monobright, Rihwa, Haku, Sakura Fujiwara & Cross Gene.[6]

In April 2014 and March 2016, Nishiwaki presented the radio program "A 〜-chan no tadatada rajio ga suki ja ke n" (あ〜ちゃんのただただラジオがスキじゃけん, "A-chan's I Just Simply Love Radios") at JFN Shikoku 4 stations.[7]

On 20 June 2016 debuted "A ~ chanchā pon no! " West Side Story"" (あ～ちゃん　ちゃあぽんの！"West Side Story", "A – chan! "West Side Story""), a radio program hosted by the Nishiwaki sisters on JFN PARK.[8]

On 18 January 2017, A-chan played the voice of an imaginative creature "Liva" (red) in NTV drama 'Tokyo Tarareba Girls'.[9]

On 31 March and 1 April 2017, A~chan played the character "Don-chan" on the TV Tokyo Special drama 'Pensées'.[10]

In September 2017, A-chan dubbed "the rescue squad" on "FASTENING DAYS 3" mini-series.[11]

In January 2020, A-chan starts serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~Bang Ban Love~" on AbemaSPECIAL! The first episode starts at 11:00 p.m. on 25 Jan.[12]

In September 2020, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to love the drama of love ～Kiss On The Bed～" on AbemaSPECIAL! The first episode starts at 11:00 p.m. on 26 Sep.[13]

In October 2020, A-chan returns to dubb Reba in the Special Drama 'Tokyo Tarareba Girls 2020'[14]

In May 2021, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~KISS or Kiss~" on AbemaSPECIAL! The first episode starts at 11:00 p.m. on 1 May.[15]

In October 2021, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~Kissing the Tears Away~" on AbemaSPECIAL! The first episode starts at 10:00 p.m. on 31 Oct.[16]

In May 2022, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama ~Kiss me like a princess~" on AbemaSPECIAL! The first episode starts at 10:00 p.m. on 15 May.[17]

In November 2022, A-chan continues serving as a studio MC of "I want to fall in love with a romantic drama in NEW YORK" on AbemaSPECIAL! The first episode starts at 10:00 p.m. on 13 Nov.[18]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Biography – Perfume Official Site". Archived from the original on 23 April 2011. Retrieved 23 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Perfume Profile – TJC Artists". Tokuma Japan Communications. Retrieved 11 October 2010.
  3. ^ a b Flash magazine: "33 Shocking Legends of Perfume!". Retrieved 5 September 2008.
  4. ^ "Perfumeの新曲"セラミックガール"がBSフジのドラマ｢スミレ 16歳!!｣の主題歌に". Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  5. ^ "Moteki". Archived from the original on 27 May 2017. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  6. ^ それを強さと呼びたい (in Japanese). Mora. Retrieved 6 January 2015.
  7. ^ "Perfume史上初、あ～ちゃんの単独ラジオ番組スタート" (in Japanese). Natalie MU. Retrieved 24 May 2017.
  8. ^ "あ～ちゃん ちゃあぽんの！"West Side Story"" (in Japanese). JFN PARK. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  9. ^ "Tokyo Tarareba Musume" (in Japanese). NTV. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  10. ^ "Pensées" (in Japanese). Tv Tokyo. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  11. ^ "YKKのショートアニメ第3弾「FASTENING DAYS 3」のテーマソングに「Sweet Refrain」が決定!!". Retrieved 20 September 2017.
  12. ^ "AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～Bang Ban Love～」スタジオ新MCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！". Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  13. ^ "AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～Kiss On The Bed～」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！". Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  14. ^ "東京タラレバ娘2020". Retrieved 1 September 2020.
  15. ^ "AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～KISS or kiss～」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！". Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  16. ^ "AbemaTV 恋愛リアリティーショー「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい～Kissing the tears away～」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！". Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  17. ^ "ABEMAオリジナルシリーズ恋愛番組「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたい〜Kiss me like a princess〜」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！". Retrieved 15 February 2023.
  18. ^ "ABEMAオリジナルシリーズ恋愛番組「恋愛ドラマな恋がしたいい in NEW YORK」スタジオMCにあ〜ちゃんが就任決定！". Retrieved 15 February 2023.

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