Biography
Who is Yurina Kumai?
Early life and career beginnings
Yurina Kumai was born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan, on August 3, 1993. She started her career in entertainment at a young age. In June 2002, she passed an audition to become a member of Hello! Project Kids.
Her major debut came in March 2004 as part of Berryz Kobo. This girl group was connected to the Hello! Project musical collective. During her time with Berryz Kobo, Yurina also took part in other Hello! Project musical projects, such as Guardians 4. She was chosen for Guardians 4 in April 2009.
Acting and modeling work
Yurina also explored acting roles. She appeared in the movie "Koinu Dan no Monogatari" in 2002. In 2004, she was seen in "Hotaru no Hoshi." Her first starring role in a film was in "Ōsama Game," which premiered in December 2011.
Beyond singing and acting, Yurina developed her modeling career. She released her first solo photobook, "Yurina," in August 2007. In September 2015, she participated in her first model shooting session. She made her runway debut in February 2016 at the YUMI KATSURA 2016 GRAND COLLECTION IN TOKYO event. She also presented a new dress by Yumi Katsura in January 2016. In March 2019, she walked in Tae Ashida’s Fall Winter 2019 show at Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo.
Later career and personal life
Berryz Kobo suspended its activities indefinitely in March 2015. Yurina left Hello! Project in 2014, following the group's hiatus. She moved from J.P ROOM to UP-FRONT CREATE in January 2023. In May 2018, it was announced that she would also be represented by Tateoka Office as a model. She was appointed creative director of the fashion brand "LANSE" in August 2022.
Yurina Kumai married model Osuga Takashi on August 10, 2023. She has appeared in several television shows, including "Little Hospital" and "King's Brunch." Her height is 181 centimeters. She studied at Kokushikan University.
Birthday and age
Yurina Kumai was born on August 3, 1993, which makes Yurina 33 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Yurina shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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