Biography
Who is Riko?
Early life and career beginnings
Riko was born in Kanagawa Prefecture on December 4, 2002. In June 2014, while she was in sixth grade, she applied to runews for the fashion brand Anap Girl. She became a web model for the brand, marking her entry into the fashion industry.
In June 2017, she participated in the Zipper model audition and won the Junior Block Award, which is a special prize for junior high school students. Following this achievement, she appeared as a model in the Zipper Summer issue.
Rise to fame with Popteen
In March 2018, Riko graduated from Anap Girl modeling and became a regular model for the magazine Popteen, eventually taking on the role of an exclusive model. Around May 2018, videos posted on TikTok gained significant traction, helping her build a large following.
By 2019, she secured her first appearance on the cover of the April edition of Popteen. During the same year, she was appointed as the master of ceremonies for Asahi Broadcasting Television's video posting variety show, Bukatsu ONE! Broadcasting Club.
Television and acting career
Riko made her acting debut in the project Don't Toke, Summer and later appeared in romance reality shows such as AbemaTV's Don't be Fooled by the Moon and the Wolf Girl. In March 2020, she achieved the top position in the Favorite Model Ranking for the first time.
She secured her first leading role in a serial drama titled Black Cinderella, which aired during the summer of 2021. In June of that same year, she graduated as an exclusive model with the July 2021 issue of Popteen magazine as the only model featured.
Stage and recent projects
Expanding her acting repertoire, Riko made her first stage appearance in the play Holy Monster held at the New National Theater during the spring of 2023. She also appeared in the live action film And Yet, You Are So Sweet.
In June 2023, she announced her participation in a live-action television drama adaptation of Ao Haru Ride spanning two seasons. She continues to take on regular roles in various television series and theatrical productions.
Birthday and age
Riko was born on December 4, 2002, which makes Riko 23 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Riko shares the date with 50 other famous people.
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