Nakamura Riho

Nakamura Riho was born on August 6, 1999, in Kochi Prefecture, Japan.

She was inspired to pursue modeling because she admired another model, leading her to audition for the popular teen fashion magazine Nicola.

She is 165 cm tall with brown eyes and hair.

Riho loved dancing Yosakoi, a traditional festival dance from her hometown, which remains one of her notable skills.

Riho launched her modeling career after winning the Grand Prix at the 17th Nicola Model Audition in 2013.

She became an exclusive "Nicomo" for Nicola and even took on a leadership role as vice-president of the model club in the magazine's May 2015 issue.

After graduating from Nicola in 2016, she immediately transitioned to Ray magazine, becoming its youngest exclusive model.

She also modeled for brands such as LOVETOXIC and appeared in major runway shows like Kansai Collection and Tokyo Girls Collection.

Aside from modeling, Riho steadily grew her acting career.

She debuted in TV dramas with guest roles and soon landed recurring and main roles, often playing bright, endearing characters.

Notable TV works include "Mars: Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru," "Shin Cinderella wa Online-chu!," "Oka no Kireme ga Koi no Hajimari," and the highly acclaimed morning drama "Ranman" in 2023.

Her film credits include "Kakugo wa Iika Soko no Joshi," "Inakunare, Gunjou," and "Oshi ga Budokan Ittekuretara Shinu."

She has also performed on stage, most recently in theater productions like "Raquette" and the upcoming "Furagirl -dance for smile-."

Riho's versatility also extends into commercials, web dramas, and appearances in music videos for artists like Weaver, MACO, and Ikimono Gakari.

Riho won the Grand Prix at the 2010 NARUMIYA Cinderella Audition.

In 2013, she received the Grand Prix for the 17th Nicola Model Audition, which launched her modeling career.

Riho is known for her easy-going and open personality.

She developed her comedic "funny face" skills while trying to forge closer relationships with friends back in Kochi.

Initially, she found acting to be daunting and even disliked it.

However, after making it deep into an audition for an NHK morning drama and then failing to land the role, she felt motivated to work harder at acting.

A crucial turning point was when her acting coach advised her to let go of her pride, which helped her embrace the craft.

Riho admires senior model and actress Matsui Airi.

She is a dedicated fan of the musical duo Creepy Nuts.

She’s active on social media and candid about her thoughts and experiences, which resonates with her fans.

• Riho's special skills include Yosakoi festival dancing and making a variety of funny faces, which she uses both in her acting roles and personal life.
• She once appeared in commercials where her ability to make silly faces became her calling card, earning her the nickname “Funny Face Princess.”
• She often talks about bridging the gap between herself and classmates through humor, especially during her early days balancing school and her budding career.
• Riho is featured in various web interviews, magazine covers, and collaborations, such as her sneaker project with FILA and SHIPS MAG.
• She continues to expand her roles between drama, cinema, modeling, and even live theater, making her one of Japan’s young multi-talented stars.

Riho continues to evolve, joining FLaMme as her agency in 2024 after a decade with Amuse.

She is expected to make her stage debut in the play “Furagirl -dance for smile-” in 2025, taking on key roles that showcase her growing talent.

Her official platforms include her agency profile, blog, and Instagram, where she remains active and approachable to fans.