Asami Abe

Infobox musical artist

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Name = Asami Abe
安倍 麻美
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Born = birth date and age|1985|2|27
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Origin = flagicon|JPN Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan
Genre = Japanese pop
Occupation = Singer, actress
Years_active = 2003–present
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Associated_acts = Gyaruru
URL = nihongo|Asami Abe|安倍 麻美|Abe Asami|extra=born February 27 1985 in Muroran, Hokkaidō, Japan is a Japanese singer and actress, also known as the younger sister of J-pop idol Natsumi Abe. She started her career doing commercials for Nintendo Puzzle Collection, and she has also appeared in a few TV dramas.

Biography

Following in her sister's footsteps, Abe hit the J-pop music scene in 2003 and has achieved some success. Her debut single was "Riyū" which was released in June of that year. To date she has released a total of six singles, one novel, two full albums, three photobooks, and has also starred in three movies and two TV dramas.

In 2006, Abe and older sister Natsumi played the title roles in a Japanese TV drama about the 60's Japanese pop duo The Peanuts.

On May 15, 2007, it was announced that Abe would replace Nozomi Tsuji in the trio Gyaruru. They released their first single, "Boom Boom Meccha Maccho!", on June 20, 2007.

On September 5, 2007, Abe participated in Kunoichi, a women's obstacle course competition, and was disqualified on the first stage.

Discography

Singles

#2003-06-26 – nihongo|"Riyū"|理由|
#2003-07-02 – "Our Song"
#2003-10-08 – nihongo|"Kimi o Tsureteiku"|きみをつれていく|
#2004-01-28 – nihongo|"Sotsugyō"|卒業|Graduation
#2004-08-04 – nihongo|"Jōnetsu Setsuna"|情熱セツナ|
#2004-11-03 – "Everyday"

Albums

#2003-11-05 – "Wishes"
#2004-12-01 – "4 colors"

DVDs

# 2003-12-17 – A Girl ~I Wish Upon a Song~
# 2004-04-07 – Asamix!
# 2004-12-01 – Sweet Heaven

Appearances

Photobooks

# 2003-07-09 – nihongo|Sono Mama|そのまま。
# 2004-10-24 – Four Folors
# 2005-11-24 – Feeling Good?

Novel

# 2005-11-24 – nihongo|Baka Mitai|バカみたい。|

Dramas

# 2004-07-08 – nihongo|Minami-kun no Koibito|南くんの恋人|Minami-kun's Lover
# 2004-10-21 – nihongo|Hotman 2|ホットマン2

Movies

# 2005-09-03 – Kamen Rider Hibiki to Shichinin no Senki (Masked Rider Hibiki and the Seven War Gods)
# 2005-09-22 – nihongo|Money Draw|お金の引くこと
# 2005-11-25 – nihongo|Hole in One ~Joshi Golfer Chiharu|ホールインワン ～女子ゴルファー千春

Calendars

# October 2003 – nihongo|Abe Asami 2004 Calendar|安倍麻美 2004年度 カレンダー
# September 2004 – nihongo|Abe Asami 2005 Calendar|安倍麻美 2005年度 カレンダー

External links

* [http://www.asamiluna.com/ Abe Asami official website / Luna]
* [http://www.universal-music.co.jp/asami/ Official Universal Music website]
* [http://blog.watanabepro.co.jp/abeasami/ Asami Abe blog]
* [http://www.jdorama.com/artiste.1860.htm Jdorama Abe Asami profile page]
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