Fumika Shimizu

Fumika Shimizu
清水富美加
Born (1994-12-02) 2 December 1994 (age 29)[1]
Tokyo, Japan[1]
NationalityJapanese
Other namesYoshiko Sengen (千眼 美子)
Occupations
Years active2008–present
AgentARI Production
Websitehttp://aripro.co.jp/talent/yoshiko-sengen/

Fumika Shimizu (清水 富美加, Shimizu Fumika, born 2 December 1994) is a Japanese actress, gravure idol and model.[1] In February 2017, she announced her temporary retirement from the entertainment industry to join the controversial Happy Science religion,[2] declaring she had been a member of the group since childhood under the influence of her parents, both of whom have been devout believers in Happy Science for a long time.[3] Through Happy Science, she announced a return to acting under her new name Yoshiko Sengen (千眼 美子, Sengen Yoshiko) with Happy Science's ARI Production company.[4] On the same month, Kana-Boon's Yuma Meshida apologized for being in an adulterous relationship with her.[5]

Shimizu had her first major role as Yuki Jojima in Kamen Rider Fourze[6] followed by appearances as Aiko Himeno in HK!!! Hentai Kamen[7][8][9] and in NHK's Mare.[10]

  1. ^ a b c 清水富美加のプロフィール [Fumika Shimizu's Profile] (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  2. ^ 清水富美加、引退報道 所属事務所会見受け心境 (in Japanese). oricon ME inc. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  3. ^ "Fumika Shimizu Retires From Acting to Join Happy Science Religious Organization". February 13, 2017. Retrieved February 17, 2021.
  4. ^ "清水富美加、新事務所で再出発 『ARIProduction』に所属". 23 May 2017.
  5. ^ "KANA-BOON's Meshida Yuma apologizes for being in an adulterous relationship with Shimizu Fumika". tokyohive. 6Theory Media, LLC. February 21, 2017. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  6. ^ WEB ネット版 仮面ライダーフォーゼ みんなで授業キターッ！. allcinema (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  7. ^ 映画 HK／変態仮面. allcinema (in Japanese). Stingray. Retrieved 2017-02-13.
  8. ^ "KANA-BOON Bassist Yuuma Meshida apologizes for having an affair with Fumika Shimizu - J-pop and Japanese Entertainment News". aramajapan.com. 21 February 2017.
  9. ^ "Popular Japanese actress to retire to pursue religion - the Mainichi". Archived from the original on 2017-03-12. Retrieved 2017-03-10.
  10. ^ "Actress, 22, reportedly plans to quit show biz, become religious devotee - The Japan Times". 13 February 2017.