Profile Member: Minegishi Minami

Minami Minegishi (峯岸 みなみ Minegishi Minami^?, born November 15, 1992 in Tokyo, Japan) is a Japanese Idol singer and actress, member of the group AKB48. She is one of its original members, debuting with "team A" in 2005, produced by Yasushi Akimoto. She is also one of the three members of its sub-group no3b, with whom she played in the drama Mendol, Ikemen Idol in 2008 and sang its theme song as the fictional band "Personna".

Movies

• Densen Uta (2007)
• Moshidora (2011)

Dramas

• Guren Onna (episode 5: guest appearance only)
• Mendol, Ikemen Idol
• Majisuka Gakuen
• Majisuka Gakuen 2

Trivia

• Wants to get married at age 23, and wants her future partner to call her 'Minami' rather than 'Miichan'.
• Collects hats.
• Keeps warm in winter by pretending it's summer and feeling thankful that it's so breezy. She learned this from a manga.
• Is often jealous of Kojima Haruna for being able to write kanji that she can't write herself.
• Her father is a big fan of Asaka Yui and Minamino Yoko, and frequently asks Minami to take photos of the other AKB48 members.
• Is allergic to cats.
• Recommended AKB48 song is Skirt, Hirari, because the costumes are cute.
• Had the nickname Gojira (Godzilla) in primary school.
• Has been participating in dance lessons since Grade 1.
• Considers dance her favorite sport.
• She auditioned for Hello! Project Kids.
• Loves Shoujo manga.

Minegishi Minami