Maomi Yuki
Maomi Yuki | |
|---|---|
優木 まおみ | |
| Born | March 2, 1980 Saga, Saga Prefecture, Japan |
| Other names | Maomin (まおみん) |
| Education | [1] |
| Occupation | Entertainer |
| Years active | 2002–2025 (hiatus)[2] |
| Agents |
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| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) (2012)[1] |
| Spouse |
Unknown (m. 2013) |
| Children | 2 |
Maomi Yuki (優木 まおみ, Yūki Maomi; born March 2, 1980, in Saga, Saga, Japan)[1] is a Japanese entertainer represented by Ikushima Planning Office. Her business alliance is Harmony Promotion.
Early life and education
Yuki was born on March 2, 1980, in Saga City, Saga Prefecture to a Japanese-Chinese father and a Japanese-Russian mother.[3] Her parents run a Chinese restaurant in Saga.[4]
Yuki graduated from Saga Prefectural Chienkan High School and Tokyo Gakugei University, Faculty of Education, Elementary School Teacher Training Course, majoring in Japanese Language studies.[5][4]
She was an active student athlete, being a member of the basketball club for eight years, from the fourth grade of elementary school up to her third year of high school.[6]
Career
On May 24, 2025, Yuki announced that she would be taking a break from her activities and moving to Malaysia to focus more on her family.[2]
Personal life
On September 25, 1990, Yuki obtained a Class 4 amateur radio license and began broadcasting (JM6CRT).[7]
On January 1, 2013, on New Year's Day, Yuki announced that she would be marrying a hairdresser three years her senior.[8] The couple submitted their marriage registration on June 28 of that year.[8] On April 4 of the following year, she gave birth to her first child, a daughter,[9] and on January 26, 2017, she gave birth to her second daughter.[10]
In 2019, she became a certified basi pilates instructor.[11]
Filmography
TV series
Current appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | School Kakumei! | NTV |
Former appearances
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Music Maker | BS Asahi | Moderator | |
| Shūkan Navi TV | NHK BS2 | Moderator | ||
| Oi, Nippon | NHK BS2 | |||
| Sweet Den of Premiere | Fuji TV | |||
| 2006 | Doyō Studio Park | NHK G | Moderator | |
| Shūkan! Kenkō Calendar Karada no Kimochi | TBS | |||
| 2007 | Beach Angels | TBS | ||
| Quiz Presentation Variety Q-sama!! | TV Asahi | |||
| Nippon@World | Fuji TV | |||
| 2008 | Eigo ga Tsutawaru! 100 Notsubo | NHK E | ||
| Nabe a Chi! | Fuji TV | |||
| Chara King | Tokyo MX | Moderator | ||
| 2009 | You Knock on a Jumping Door! | Fuji TV | Guest | |
| Cha$e | Fuji TV | |||
| Lincoln | TBS | |||
| Hikari Ota's If I Were Prime Minister... Secretary Tanaka | NTV | |||
| K-1 GrandPrix | Fuji TV | Caster | ||
| 2010 | Minna no Keiba | Fuji TV | Moderator | [12][13] |
| Shin Kankaku Game Cuesta | NHK G | |||
| Gacchiri Academy | TBS | |||
| 2011 | Umapuro! | Fuji TV | Saturday appearances | |
| Kiwameru! | NHK E | |||
| 1-nen 1-kumi Heisei Kyōiku Gakuin | Fuji TV | |||
| 2012 | Chihara Geinō-sha | KTV | Secretary | |
| 2013 | Tsutaete Pikatchi | NHK G | ||
| 2015 | Morning Bird | TV Asahi |
Advertisements
| Year | Title | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Shirako | |
| 2004 | Zenkoku Takuchi Tatemono Torihiki-gyō Kyōkai Rengō-kai | |
| Tōkyū Tōyoko Line | ||
| Kyōtei | ||
| 2005 | Ryukakusan | |
| 2009 | Wonda | |
| Bike O & Company |
Internet series
| Year | Title | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Shōnen Takeshi | Fuji TV | |
| 2007 | Maomi Yuki no You+Life | You+TV | |
| Shūkan! Hatara King | NHK | ||
| 2009 | Niconico Namahōsō | Niconico | |
| (Yū) Nekoda Kōmuten | Bee TV |
Dramas
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nari Agari | Receptionist | Fuji TV | |
| 2009 | Majo Saiban | Chiriko Ikeuchi | Fuji TV | Episode 9 to Final Episode |
| 2011 | Shimashima | Yuriko Yamamoto | TBS | Episode 1 |
| 2013 | GI Dream | Horse racing reporter | BS Fuji |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Drugstore Girl | Reporter | ||
| Girly Jam - Wish | ||||
| 2005 | White Illumination | |||
| 2008 | Blue Symphony | English narration | [14] |
References
- ^ a b c "公式プロフィール" (in Japanese). Ikushima Planning Office. Archived from the original on July 2, 2017. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "優木まおみ、芸能活動休止でマレーシア移住 - モデルプレス" [Maomi Yuki announces temporary hiatus from entertainment activities, moving to Malaysia in August "so I can grow as a person and broaden the scope of my work"]. Modelpress (in Japanese). 2024-08-14. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "Akiba's new idol, Maomi Yuuki, breaks out". www.zakzak.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2004-02-18. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ a b "タレント・優木まおみさん 佐賀県立致遠館高校 実家の中華料理店の一角で勉強三昧|ハイスクールラプソディー|朝日新聞EduA". www.asahi.com (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2020-08-27. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "優木まおみ プロフィール 【 生島企画室 】". www.ikushimakikaku.co.jp. Archived from the original on 2017-07-02. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "インタビュー：優木まおみ「ツンデレじゃなく、デレデレです」". ライブドアニュース (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "【動画】＜タレントの優木まおみ（JM6CRT）がナビゲート＞総務省制作、「電波Gメン」による不法局取り締まり＆探査活動を民放の報道番組風に紹介 - hamlife.jp". hamlife.jp | アマチュア無線の”いま”がわかる総合ニュースサイト (in Japanese). 2015-06-09. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ a b "優木まおみ"くまモン似"カリスマ美容師との結婚報告 - スポニチ Sponichi Annex 芸能" ["Maomi Yuki announces marriage to charismatic hairdresser who resembles Kumamon"]. スポニチ Sponichi Annex (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "優木まおみ、第1子女児出産「涙がとまりませんでした」" [Maomi Yuki gives birth to her first child, a girl: "I couldn't stop crying"]. オリコンニュース（ORICON NEWS）. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "優木まおみが第2子女児出産「新たな気持ちで精進」 ｜最新ニュース｜eltha（エルザ）" ["Maomi Yuki gives birth to her second child, a girl: 'I'm working hard with a new attitude'"]. eltha (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ ""ママかしこい"優木まおみ、自粛中に２つの新挑戦 - 明日のために - 芸能コラム : 日刊スポーツ". nikkansports.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 2025-12-25.
- ^ "優木まおみ、フジ日曜競馬中継新司会者に" (in Japanese). Sankei Sports. November 9, 2009. Archived from the original on November 6, 2009. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ "優木まおみ&大島麻衣『みんなのKEIBA』を卒業「本当にいい経験ができました」" (in Japanese). Oricon Style. December 27, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ^ "BLUE SYMPHONY OFFICIAL BLOG・BLUE SYMPHONY" (in Japanese). Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
External links
- Agency profile (in Japanese)
- Official website (in Japanese)