From child star to fashion icon: the multi-talented rise of Haruka Fukuhara
In short: How does a child actress from Saitama transform into a versatile powerhouse of Japanese screen and stage? Discover the journey of Haruka Fukuhara, from her early days as a cooking idol to her triumphs in fashion and music.
Haruka Fukuhara’s career began in the spotlight during her first year of elementary school. Her early prominence was defined by her role as Main Hiiragi in the NHK series Cookin' Idol I! My! Mine!. Between 2009 and 2012, she performed in both the animated and live-action segments of the show, establishing a foundation in both voice acting and physical performance. Her work on this NHK production helped cement her status as a recognizable face in Japanese media during her formative years.
Her transition into the fashion industry arrived in 2012, following a massive competitive milestone. During the 20th Pichi Lemon teen magazine auditions, Fukuhara triumphed over roughly 9,000 contestants to claim the grand prix. This victory launched her career as a model for the publication. This achievement marked a significant shift from her television roots toward the competitive world of teen fashion modeling.
Fukuhara's versatility extends into music and voice acting. While her early years involved releasing songs for her cooking idol series, she achieved a solo milestone in 2019 with the release of her debut single, "Mikanseina Hikari-tachi." Her musical reach also includes the animated "Nameko Song," released in July 2012, which garnered 6.8 million YouTube views by early February 2013. The track was even featured as an ending theme for the TV Asahi program Music-ruTV. This period of her career demonstrated her ability to capture massive digital audiences through animated music videos.
Beyond music and modeling, she has become a recognizable voice in animation, notably providing the voice for Himari Arisugawa, also known as Cure Custard, in Kirakira PreCure a la Mode. Her filmography is equally diverse, spanning titles such as Good Morning Call, Coffee & Vanilla, and Laid-Back Camp. Her screen credits also include notable roles in projects like Futari Monologue, Koe Girl!, and Hitsuji to Ōkami no Koi to Satsu-jin. More recently, she shared news of her marriage to footballer Takefusa Kubo.
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