Nozomi Sugiura (杉浦 希美, Sugiura Nozomi), known professionally by her birth name of Nozomi Tsuji (辻 希美, Tsuji Nozomi) (born June 17, 1987) is a Japanese tarento. In 2000, she began her career as a singer for Japanese idol band Morning Musume. Tsuji later found success with related groups Mini Moni and W. She has participated in the shuffle groups 10-nin Matsuri, Odoru 11, and 11Water, H.P. All Stars, as well as being a member of the Morning Musume splinter group Morning Musume Otomegumi.
Early life
Tsuji was born in Tokyo, Japan. She is the second and youngest child of two daughters.
Career
Early work: 2000–2001
In 2000, when Tsuji was twelve years old, she auditioned for the pop group Morning Musume. Group producer Tsunku originally planned on selecting only three members; Rika Ishikawa, Hitomi Yoshizawa, and Ai Kago were chosen. He made the decision to add Tsuji as a fourth member, creating Morning Musume's fourth generation. "Happy Summer Wedding" was released on May 17, 2000, marking Tsuji's debut just one month before turning age thirteen. In January 2001, she formed Mini Moni with Mari Yaguchi and Ai Kago.
Podcasts:
辻希美
ALBUMS
- みんなハッピー!ママのうた released: 2010