Aya Ueto

Aya Ueto is a Japanese actress, musician, and television host, known for her slim build and petite frame. She was born in Nerima, Tokyo, and has been active since 1999. Ueto began her career after winning a special jury prize at the seventh Japan Bishōjo Contest in 1997. She then joined talent agency Oscar Promotion, where she took singing, dancing, and acting lessons. In 1999, she formed the girl group Z-1 with three fellow contestants from the same competition. The group disbanded in 2002, and later that year she signed with Pony Canyon, releasing her debut single "Pureness". Since then, she has released five studio albums and achieved ten top-ten singles on the Oricon charts. Her work spans acting, singing, and hosting, making her a versatile presence in Japanese entertainment.