Hiromi Hayakawa facts for kids
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Hiromi Hayakawa
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Hayakawa in 2017
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Marla Hiromi Hayakawa Salas
October 19, 1982 Fukuoka, Japan
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| Died | September 27, 2017 (aged 34) Mexico City, Mexico
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| Nationality | Mexican |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2000–2017 |
| Television | La Academia |
| Spouse(s) |
Fernando Santana
(m. 2017) |
| Children | 1 |
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| Genres | Pop, Latin |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Independent |
Marla Hiromi Hayakawa Salas (born October 19, 1982), known as Hiromi Hayakawa, was a talented actress and singer. She was born in Japan but grew up in Mexico. Hiromi started her music journey on the TV reality show La Academia.
She was well-known for her work in musical theater. Hiromi also had some roles on television. Many people knew her voice from dubbing American movies and TV shows into Spanish for Latin America.
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Early life
Hiromi Hayakawa was born in Fukuoka, Japan. Her father, Alfonso Javier Hayakawa, was from Torreón, Mexico, and had Japanese roots. Her mother, Lourdes Elsa Salas, was from Chihuahua, Mexico.
Hiromi's parents lived in Fukuoka while her father studied engineering there. When Hiromi was two years old, her family moved back to Mexico. At that time, her mother was expecting Hiromi's younger sister, Kaori.
Career
Becoming a Star on La Academia
Hiromi Hayakawa wanted to become a singer. She tried out for a TV show called La Academia. She did very well in her audition, scoring almost perfectly.
Before joining the show, Hiromi was studying Industrial Engineering and Systems. But she saw La Academia as a great chance to follow her dream of a music career.
Hiromi left La Academia after a few concerts. However, she was later given a chance to return. She ended up as the sixth runner-up in the competition.
Shining on Stage: Theater Roles
Hiromi was especially famous for her work in musical theater. One of her most popular shows was Mentiras: The Musical. This show was based on pop music and culture from the 1980s. In this musical, Hiromi played many different main characters.
She also played the role of Mulan in a show called 12 Princesas en Pugna. This play was a funny take on the Disney Princesses. Hiromi also performed in Mexican versions of famous musicals like Peter Pan and Hairspray.
Giving Voice to Characters: Voice Acting
Hiromi Hayakawa was also a talented voice actress. In 2012, she voiced Merida, the main character in Pixar's animated movie Brave. She did the Spanish voice for audiences in Latin America.
She also lent her voice to other popular characters. These included Sonata Dusk from Equestria Girls: Rainbow Rocks. She was also the voice of Draculaura from Monster High. Plus, she voiced Bunny Blanc and Ginger Breadhouse from Ever After High.
Personal life
In 2004, while on La Academia, Hiromi had a relationship with another contestant, Carlos Rivera.
Hiromi Hayakawa married Fernando Santana in January 2017. They were married until September 2017. Hiromi and Fernando had a daughter named Julieta Santana Hayakawa.
Later life
Hiromi Hayakawa passed away on September 27, 2017, at the age of 34.
Filmography
Television
- El Chema
- La Academia
- Segunda oportunidad
- La vida es una canción
- Lo que callamos las mujeres
- A cada quien su santo
- Barrio Bravo (television film)
Voice acting
Hiromi Hayakawa worked on the Spanish American dubs of many shows and movies:
Television series
- My Babysitter's a Vampire – Sarah
- A.N.T. Farm – Jeanne / Vanessa
- Glee – Sugar Motta (Vanessa Lengies)
- Melrose Place – Abby Douglas
- Green Balloon Club – Lily Rose
- Zeke and Luther – Cherlene
- Sonny with a Chance – Payton
- Fimbles – Pom
Films
- Alicia a través del espejo – Alicia (2016)
- My Babysitter's a Vampire – Sarah (2010)
- Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars – Marion Hawthorne (2010)
- Geek Charming – Hannah
- Los Muppets – Miss Piggy's receptionist (2011)
- Prom (Fin de curso) – Nova (2011)
- En la boda de mi hermana – Joan (2010)
- Alicia en el país de las maravillas – Alicia (2010)
- Skyrunners – Julie Gunn (2009)
- Mi Falso Prometido – Courtney (2009)
- Cita a ciegas – additional voices
Animated series
- Pokémon – Caitlin / additional voices (season 15)
- Jungla Sobre Ruedas – Zooter
- Barbie: Life in the Dreamhouse – Teresa (from season 2)
- Futurama – additional voices
- El Principito – Linéa
- Los Simpson – Gina Vendetti, Jenny, Nikki McKenna (season 24)
- Twinkle Toes – Prett Tall
- Stitch – Ángel
- Wibbly Pig – Scruffy pig
- Tellytales – Narrator
- Pearly – Ópalo
- Grojband – Mina Beff
- Los 7E – Reina Delicia
- Rescue Heroes – Ariel Flyer
Animated films
- La increíble historia del Niño de Piedra (2015) – additional voices
- Brave (Valiente) – Princesa Mérida
- Gnomeo y Julieta – Julieta
- Monster High: Una fiesta Tenebrosa – Draculaura
- Barbie: El secreto de las hadas – Taylor
- Barbie: Moda mágica en París – Delphine
- Barbie y las tres mosqueteras – Guest 1
- Los fantasmas de Scrooge – Martha Cratchit
- Lorax. En busca de la trúfula perdida – additional voices
- Barbie: Escuela de Princesas – Isla
- Barbie en una aventura de sirenas – Sirena Destino
- Barbie: La princesa y la estrella de pop – Barbie / Estrella de Pop Keira
- Cars 2 – additional voices
- My Little Pony: Equestria Girls – Rainbow Rocks – Sonata Dusk
See also
In Spanish: Hiromi Hayakawa para niños
