Rina Matsuno facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Rina Matsuno
Background information
Native name	松野 莉奈
Born	(1998-07-16)16 July 1998 Tokyo, Japan
Died	8 February 2017(2017-02-08) (aged 18) Tokyo, Japan
Occupation(s)	Singer model actress
Years active	2006–2017

Rina Matsuno (松野 莉奈, Matsuno Rina) was a talented Japanese singer, model, and actress. She was born on July 16, 1998, and sadly passed away on February 8, 2017, at the age of 18. Rina was a popular member of the Japanese idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku.

Rina Matsuno's Journey in Entertainment

Rina Matsuno began her career in the entertainment world when she was very young. She was discovered in Tokyo when she was just in first grade!

Early Acting and Modeling

Rina started acting in 2006, appearing in TV shows like Shimokita Series and Yakusha Damishii. In 2007, she made her first movie appearance in Apartment 1303. Another movie, Tōdai, followed in 2008.

From 2009 to 2010, Rina was part of a cheerleading-themed idol group called Mini Cheer Bears [ja]. This was a fun start to her music career!

Joining Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku

In February 2010, Rina joined the popular girl idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku. The group became very successful, and in May 2012, they released their first major record.

In Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, each member had a special "attendance number" and an "image colour." Rina's attendance number was nine, and her image colour was blue.

Acting and Modeling Highlights

In 2013, Rina starred in the horror movie The Joker Game: Escape [ja]. She acted alongside another member of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku, Hirono Suzuki.

Rina was also a model for Larme [ja], a well-known Japanese fashion magazine for women.

Remembering Rina Matsuno

Rina Matsuno passed away on February 8, 2017, at the age of 18. The day before, she was not feeling well and could not perform at her group's concert. She was resting at home in Tokyo.

Early on February 8, her condition suddenly became worse. Her parents called for help, and she was taken to the hospital, where she passed away. It is believed she died from a sudden illness, possibly a heart problem.

After her passing, all of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku's upcoming concerts and events were cancelled. The group and their fans mourned her loss, and a special farewell event was held on February 25 to remember her.

Musical Groups Rina Was Part Of

• Mini Cheer Bears (2009–2010)
• Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku (2010–2017)

Rina's Film and TV Roles

Movies

TV Series

• 2014: Kōkaku Fudōsenki Robosan [ja] — a short TV series (11 episodes) that featured all the members of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku.

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