Yuki Isoya

Infobox musical artist
Name = Yuki Isoya
磯谷 有希


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Background = solo_singer
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Genre = Japanese Pop
Occupation = Singer
Years_active = 1991–present
Label = Sony Music Entertainment Japan
Associated_acts = Judy and Mary, NiNa, Mean Machine
URL = [http://www.yukiweb.net Yuki Web.net] nihongo|Yuki Isoya|磯谷 有希|Isoya Yuki (better known as Yuki) (born on February 17, 1972) is one of Japan's most notable female vocalists. Best known as the front-woman and lead vocals of the former rock band Judy and Mary, she has also been part of the largely unknown NiNa (with Kate Pierson of The B-52's) and the all girl rock band Mean Machine (alongside Chara).

As well as being a strong vocalist with prominent and varied longevity in Japan's music business (including hosting her own radio program), and appearing regularly in various commercials and ads (for cosmetic products as well as a recent campaign for Sony Ericsson cellphones) Yuki is also a very avid fan of fashion. She often models her unique and popularly mimicked wardrobe for magazines such as Cutie, Non-no, and Zipper. She is also the primary model for the Japanese photography group known as Sleep, whom she has collaborated with to create merchandise, including the limited edition White Line Backpack.

Biography

Yuki was born in Hakodate, Hokkaido to her parents Mo and Ryouko. Her father was an elementary school principal. She has two siblings: an older sister, Yukari, and a younger brother, Taminori. After graduating from Hakodate Iai Women's High School, she worked as a tour guide. After graduating from Hakodate Otani College, she worked as a beautician. She is married to Magokoro Brothers front man Yochi Kuramochi, and gave birth to her first child, a boy, on April 18, 2003. However, the child died from unknown causes (SIDS) on March 17, 2005. She gave birth to a second child on August 29, 2006.

Discography

ingles

Digital singles

* (May 25, 2007)

Albums

* Prismic – solo debut – (March 27, 2002)
* Commune (March 26, 2003)
* Joy (February 23, 2005)
* Wave (September 6, 2006)
* Five-Star – best album – (October 3, 2007)

DVDs

* (March 2, 2005)
* Sweet Home Rock'n Roll Tour (March 2, 2005)
* (January 25, 2006)
* (March 19, 2008)
* Yiki Live "5-star" ~The Gift Will Suddenly Arrive~ (May 28, 2008)

UMDs

* (April 27, 2005)
* Sweet Home Rock'n Roll Tour (November 30, 2005)

Books

* Yuki Girly Rock – Yuki biography (1997)
* Yuki Girly Swing – Yuki autobiography & diary (1997)
* Yuki Girly Folk – Yuki biography (2000)
* Yuki Girly Boogie – Yuki autobiography & diary (2000)
* Yuki Girly Wave – Yuki biography (2004)
* Yuki Girly Tree – Yuki autobiography & diary (2004)

Movies

* – cameo appearance

External links

* [http://www.yukiweb.net/index.html YUKI Official Website] - By Sony Music
* on ThePPN
* [http://yuki.girlyrock.com Girly Rock|YUKI English Website]
* [http://www.mabuchi.to/~maiko/cgi/y/hi.cgi YUKI: A Biographical Sketch] - In Japanese
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