Lalla Hirayama facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lalla Hirayama
Lalla Hirayama
Born	(1988-02-10) 10 February 1988 (age 37) Hiratsuka, Kanagawa-Ken, Japan
Other names	Ninja
Education	British International College
Years active	2003–present
Known for	SA's Got Talent Judge V Entertainment Presenter Host of M-net's Lalla Land Good Hope FM DJ

Lalla Hirayama, born on February 10, 1988, is a talented Japanese-South African star. She is an actress, TV host, dancer, and model. Many people know her from her work on the live celebrity news show V Entertainment on DStv's Vuzu channel. She was one of the main hosts there for a long time. Lalla also served as a judge on South Africa's Got Talent and hosted her own show, Lalla Land, on the M-net Movies channel.

Early Life and Education

Growing Up in Different Countries

Lalla Hirayama was born in Hiratsuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. She is the only child of a Japanese mother and a white South African father. Her father has Jewish heritage. Lalla once shared that she was raised in a traditional Japanese way. She mentioned thinking of "Samurais and Zen" when describing her upbringing. Her father, even though he is a white Jewish man, is also a sangoma, which is a traditional healer or shaman.

Lalla has often spoken about her diverse background. She grew up learning about different beliefs and cultures. These included Buddhism, Shinto, Judaism, and Christianity. She spent her early childhood years in Japan. After that, she moved to Australia. Finally, when she was about six years old, she moved to South Africa.

School Days and Early Talents

Lalla started her primary school at Fairways Primary School. This school is in Sandton, Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa. During her primary school years, she enjoyed horse riding and athletics. In 1997, she even became a Junior Horse Riding Champion.

In 2001, Lalla went back to Japan. There, she taught different dance styles. These included hip-hop, tap, and modern dancing. She taught in Kagoshima, Kagoshima Prefecture. The next year, she returned to South Africa. She enrolled at the British International College (BIC) in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This is where she completed her high school education. While in high school, Lalla continued her dance training.

Starting a Professional Dance Career

In 2005, Lalla began performing as a professional dancer. She danced at various company events and parties. A year later, in 2006, Hirayama started Clinch City Entertainment (ACC). This was a company focused on hip-hop marketing and events. In the same year, she became an official dancer for famous artists. She performed with groups like Skwatta Kamp. She also appeared in music videos for singers like Unathi Msengana and Loyiso Bala.

Television Career and Achievements

First Steps in Television

Lalla first appeared on South African TV screens when she was 15 years old. She was a presenter for the daily kids' show Craz-e on E-TV. After four years, Lalla was chosen to work for SABC1. She became a live presenter and a face for the channel.

A year later, she took on an acting role. She played 'Felicia' in the E-TV soap opera Rhythm City. She also appeared as a dark angel on the E-TV show Axe Dark Angels. During this time, she started presenting the show 'Scar Tissue' for the new DStv channel Vuzu. Soon after, she joined the popular live celebrity news show V Entertainment. She also became a live presenter for the Vuzu channel.

Hosting and Judging Roles

While working on Vuzu, Lalla also played 'Bianca' in the soap opera 'Zone 14' on SABC1. A few months later, she joined the 'Tropika Island of Treasure' team. She co-hosted the third season of this show. It aired on E-TV and was filmed in Phuket, Thailand, with DJ Fresh. From mid-2011, she also co-hosted the hip-hop dance reality show 'Masters of Rhythm' on Vuzu.

Lalla has a very strong background in professional dance. She started classical training at age 4. She learned Ballet, Tap, Modern, Contemporary, Spanish, and Jazz dance. She began teaching dance in Japan when she was 14. In Japan, she discovered the hip-hop dance scene. After returning to South Africa, Lalla helped start "Clinch." This was South Africa's first hip-hop dance crew that mixed different styles.

Filmography

See also

In Spanish: Lalla Hirayama para niños