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is a Japanese actress and J-Pop singer. Her nickname is Kanchan (菅ちゃん).  She was born in Sakado, Saitama, Japan.

Biography

In 1992, Kanno made her debut as a member of a group called Sakurakko Kurabu Sakura Gumi (trans. Sakurakko Club Sakura Group) after passing the orientation for the TV variety show Sakurakko Kurabu. As a member of the Sakura Gumi, she started to participate actively from the group's second single DO-shite and on. Because the group was one that allowed its members to undertake their own individual endeavors, Kanno increased her level of work outside the variety show, while remaining as a regular in the show.

In 1993, she made her Japanese television drama debut in Twins Kyōshi (Twins Teacher), and has continued to appear in dramas ever since. In 1996, Kanno appeared in her break through drama, as her role as the heroine in the drama called Iguana no Musume (The Iguana's Daughter) is widely acclaimed by critics for her exceptional acting abilities. Although afterwards, she continued to take on lead roles in several TV and live stage dramas, the drama that she appeared in late 1997, called Kimi no Te ga Sasayaiteiru (Your Hand is Whispering) is said to be the most representative of Kanno's work thus far. Her role as a person trying to overcome hearing deficiencies while trying to build a family won the general public opinion vote, which later translated into several awards for her, such as the ATP Award and "Erando-ru New Talent" Award.

She made her solo debut on 24 March 1995 with "Koi wo shiyō!" (Let's Love!), after the Sakura Gumi disbanded. Her first album was released later that year. Moreover, she also participated in photography modeling. On her 20th birthday in 1997, her photo album named "NUDITY" went on sale, but for unknown reasons, at the promotional media conference for the photo album's release, she began to shed tears on stage.

Besides starring in dramas, Kanno is also active in variety shows. As of 2005, she has been featured in the Fuji TV variety show Burogu Taipu as a regular on the show. While Kanno is mostly focused in acting, she still continues to sing.

Trivia

She has severe Myopia, as a result, she wears contact lenses frequently.

She used to be a competitive hurdler. It is said that she holds a personal record of 13.8seconds in the 100 m hurdles. (In comparison, the world record is 12.21 seconds for female 100 m hurdles).

She is 160cm tall and her blood type is AB. Magazines in the 1990s published her weight as 42 kg, and her measurements as 81:58:82.

Discography

Albums

1. HAPPY ICE CREAM (2 August 1995)

Singles

1. Koi wo shiyou! (24 March 1995)
2. Taiyou ga suki! (21 June 1995)
3. Makenai anataga suki (21 June 1996)
4. Anoko jya nai (23 October 1996)
5. ZOO～Ai wo kudasai～ (September 2000)

Filmography

Movies

• Dolls (2002)
• KEWAISHI (化粧師 An old makeup artist/2002)
• Lady Joker (レディ・ジョーカー 2004)
• Hypnosis (1999)
• Tomie (1998)
• Eko Eko Azarak: Wizard of Darkness (1995)

TV drama

• Hashirannka! (走らんか！Running Man /1996 NHK)
• Iguana-no-Musume (イグアナの娘 The Iguana's Daughter /1996 TV Asahi)
• Iihito (いいひと Good Person /1997 Kansai TV. Costarred with Tsuyoshi Kusanagi)
• Ai wo Kudasai (愛を下さい Please Give Me Love /2000 Fuji TV) (she is also billed as Hasui Shuka for soundtrack purposes)
• Churasan 3 (ちゅらさん３ 2004/NHK)

Variety Shows

• Merenge-no-Kimochi (メレンゲの気持ち Merengue Feelings / 1996-1998 NTV)
• Sata-Suma (サタスマ Saturday's SMAP /1999-2002 Fuji TV Costars included Masahiro Nakai and Shingo Katori
• Blog Type (ブログタイプ 2005 Fuji TV)

External links

• JMDb profile (in Japanese)
• Miho Kanno Picture Gallery (Warning: Contains nudity)

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