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Rio Sakurai
Also known as Rii-chan (りーちゃん), Riley (らいりー), 櫻井梨央
Career
Active 2022 – present
Biography
About Rio Sakurai
Rio Sakurai is the sole 16th generation member of Morning Musume, joining the legendary Hello! Project group in 2022. Born in Tokyo on November 11, 2005, she was just 16 years old when she started her idol career. Now 20, she has spent four years performing as a J-pop idol.
Beyond the stage, Rio enjoys admiring other idols, playing games, singing, and playing the piano. Her black hair and brown eyes frame a slim, petite build at 5'3". With over 40k Instagram followers, she connects with fans who share her love for the idol world. She is Japanese and Asian, representing the next generation of Hello! Project talent.
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Frequently asked
How did Rio Sakurai enter the idol world?
Rio Sakurai joined Morning Musume in 2022 as the only 16th generation member, making her debut with Hello! Project at age 16.
What does Rio Sakurai do besides performing?
In her free time, Rio enjoys admiring idols, playing games, singing, and playing the piano, hobbies that complement her life as a J-pop idol.
Did you know
- Rio Sakurai was born on Friday, November 11, 2005, a date that falls on 11/11.
- At 5'3" and with a slim build, she is petite even for an idol.
- She has been active for four years, starting her career at age 16.
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