Shimizu Maria

Shimizu Maria
Shimizu Maria (2019)
Name
Kanji	清水麻璃亜
Kana	しみず まりあ
Romaji	Shimizu Maria
Nickname	Maria (まりあ)
Birth Info
Birthdate	September 29, 1997
Birthplace	Gunma, Japan
Blood type	A
Current Age	27 Years Old
Sizes
Height	159cm
Professional Info
Agency	YK Agent
Social Networks	7gogo / Instagram / SHOWROOM / Twitter
Idol Career Info
Group	AKB48
Team	Team 8/Team A
Debuted	April 2014 / Team 8

Shimizu Maria is a member of AKB48's Team 8 and Team A. She is also a member of Honey Harmony.

Catchphrase

君は羊ですか?（いいえ、馬です） 君と羊と馬と書いて群馬県から来ました、27歳の清水麻璃亜です

Kimi wa hitsuji desu ka? (Iie, uma desu) Kimi to hitsuji to uma to kaite Gunma-ken kara kimashita, 27-sai no Shimizu Maria desu

(Are you a sheep? (No, I am a horse) I came from Gunma prefecture, written with the kanji for "you", "sheep" and "horse", I am 27-year old Shimizu Maria)

Trivia

• Team 8 Performances: Kumamoto, Sapporo, Fukushima, Gunma, Aichi, Niigata
• Hobbies: Basketball, cooking, take a walk, eating, watching movies
• Special skills: Making people laugh, cooking, trumpet
• Strong points: Simple and reconciling
• Weak points: Negative
• Charm point: Front teeth, bullied chara
• Favorite word: "Like it!"
• Favorite foods: Dumplings, gyoza, pasta, chocolate
• Hated foods: Raw fish
• Most admired person: Sato Amina, Kashiwagi Yuki, Sashihara Rino, Nagasawa Masami
• Close friends: Takahashi Ayane, Honda Hitomi, Okabe Rin
• Describe yourself in one word: "Amanojaku"
• Animal you would describe yourself as: Bear
• Future Dream: Actress
• Message to the fans: In order to make lots of people like my beloved Gunma prefecture, I want to spread smiles. I count with your support
• She often leads MCs and is known for being outgoing.
• She was given the name Maria because she was born in a praying pose.
• She has an older brother.
• She has a pet dachshund dog named Cookie.
• She can play the trumpet, and began playing in 2010.
• She was the first AKB48 member to be from Gunma Prefecture.
• She auditioned for AKB48 twice before joining Team 8. She has liked AKB48 since elementary school.
• Fellow Team 8 members have described Maria as funny, interesting, and gentle. Takahashi Ayane added that Maria is good at cooking, while Okabe Rin said Maria always wears black clothing.
• She finds it embarrassing when people call her "Mari", as only her family calls her that.

History

2014

• On April 3rd, joined AKB48 as a member of its Team 8 (Team 8 Formation).
• On August 6th, had her theater debut with Team 8's PARTY ga Hajimaru yo stage.
• On August 27th, was part of her first AKB48 song, 47 no Suteki na Machi e, on the group's 37th single Kokoro no Placard.
• On November 18th, had her first appearance on AKBINGO!.

2015

• On April 29th, assumed the position of "Gunma Tourism Special Envoy."
• On September 5th, had her first appearance at Team 8's Aitakatta stage.
• On November 7th and 8th, was one of the 12 selected Team 8 members that performed on Cool Japan Festival at Manila, Philippines.

2016

• In March, obtained her driver's license.
• On December 4th, was one of the 12 selected Team 8 members that performed on Philippines-Japan Friendship Celebration at Manila, Philippines.

2017

• On February 28th, appeared in the shonichi performance of AKB48's special stage Minerva yo, Kaze wo Okose.
• On September 2nd, had her first appearance in Team 8's Kimi mo 8 (Eito) de Nakou janai ka.
• From November 1st to 5th, appeared in the stage play "Hanamachi Oiran Chronicle" (花街花魁クロニクル).
• On December 8th, at the AKB48 12th Anniversary Shuffle, it was announced she would receive a kennin position in Takahashi Team B.

2018

• On July 24th, had her final appearance on AKBINGO!.
• From August 12th to 17th, appeared in the stage play "Casket ~Shinkai kara Mieru Hoshi~" (Casket〜深海から見える星〜).
• On November 1st, had her first appearance in Team B's Theater no Megami stage.
• On December 20th, was part of the senshuuraku performance for AKB48's special stage Minerva yo, Kaze wo Okose.

2019

• On January 27th, had her first appearance in Team 8's Sono Shizuku wa, Mirai e to Tsunagaru Niji ni Naru..

2020

• On October 30th, in a SHOWROOM together with Oda Erina, announced she would be transferred to the talent agency YK Agent, to which former AKB48 member Tano Yuka belongs.
• On November 1st, officially joined YK Agent.

2021

• On September 3rd, tested positive for COVID-19 and went on hiatus.
• On September 13th, resumed her activities.
• On December 8th, at the AKB48 16th Anniversary Team Shuffle, it was announced she would be transferred to Mukaichi Team A.
• Released on December 23rd, appeared in the short film "Hajimari no Mori" (はじまりの森).

2022

• On March 18th, was part of the senshuuraku performance for Team B's Theater no Megami stage.
• On April 19th, transferred to Mukaichi Team A.
• On August 5th, had her first appearance on AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san (AKB48サヨナラ毛利さん).

AKB48 Senbatsu Elections

• 6th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked
• 7th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked
• 8th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked
• 9th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked
• 10th Senbatsu Election - Not Ranked

Team History

Team 8 → Team 8 and Team B → Team 8 and Team A

Joined AKB48 as a Team 8 member on April 3, 2014

Has a Concurrent Position in AKB48's Team B from December 08, 2017 (AKB48 12th Anniversary Shuffle) until February 06, 2022

Has a Concurrent Position in AKB48's Team A from April 19, 2022 (Announcement: December 8, 2021 (AKB48 16th Anniversary Team Shuffle))

Singles Participation

AKB48 B-Sides

• 47 no Suteki na Machi e (Kokoro no Placard)
• Seifuku no Hane (Kibouteki Refrain)
• Aisatsu kara Hajimeyou (Green Flash)
• Ama Nojaku Batta (Kuchibiru ni Be My Baby)
• Yume e no Route (Tsubasa wa Iranai)
• Hoshizora wo Kimi ni (High Tension)
• Atarashii Chime (Teacher Teacher)
• "Suki" no Tane (Sentimental Train)
• Seikoutoutei (Ne mo Ha mo Rumor)
• Okubyou na Namake Mono (Moto Kare desu)

Other Songs

• Hanareteitemo

Albums Participation

AKB48 Albums

• Henachoko Support (Koko ga Rhodes da, Koko de tobe!)
• Issho no Aida ni Nannin to Deaerudarou (0 to 1 no Aida)

Units

Stage Units

81 (PARTY ga Hajimaru yo)

Kiss wa Dame yo

SS6 (Minerva yo, Kaze wo Okosen)

Oshibe to Meshibe to Yoru no Chouchou

84 (Sono Shizuku wa, Mirai e to Tsunagaru Niji ni Naru.)

Candy

Concert Units

Team 8 National Tour 〜47 no Suteki na Machi e〜

Yamanashi

• Seventeen

Hyogo

• MARIA

Kojimatsuri ～Kojima Haruna Kanshasai～

• 47 no Suteki na Machi e

AKB48 Group Seijin Shiki Concert ~Otona ni Nanka Naru Mono ka~

• Aozora Cafe
• Kagami no Naka no Jean Da Arc

8gatsu 8nichi wa Eito no Hi Natsu da! Eito da! Pitto Matsuri 2018

Noon

• Glory days

Evening

• Amai Kokansetsu (Backing dancer)
• Namida ni Shizumu Taiyou

AKB48 Team B Tandoku Concert 〜Megami wa Kawaii Dake Janai〜

• Dakara Kimi ga Suki Na no ka

AKB48 Team 8 Cuties Concert 〜We are!! Cuties!〜

• Glass no I LOVE YOU

AKB48 Team 8 Everybody Concert 〜Come On!! Everybody!〜

• Tobenai Agehachou

2020 AKB48 shin Unit Live Matsuri Kaisai Kettei no Oshirase

• Are Kara Earl Grey wo Nonde Inai

August 8th is Eito no Hi 2022 Puroland no Suteki na Machi e

• Faint (Center)

Media Appearances

Variety Shows

• AKB48 no Anta, Dare? (AKB48のあんた、誰?) (2014)
• AKBINGO! (2014 - 2018)
• AKB48 Sayonara Mouri-san (AKB48サヨナラ毛利さん) (2022 - )

Stage Plays

• Hanamachi Oiran Chronicle (花街花魁クロニクル) (2017)
• Casket ~Shinkai kara Mieru Hoshi~ (Casket〜深海から見える星〜) (2018)

Short Films

• Hajimari no Mori (はじまりの森) (2021)

Gallery

Shimizu Maria (2019)

Shimizu Maria (July 2018 - Team 8)

Shimizu Maria 10th Senbatsu Election Poster (2018)

Shimizu Maria (2018) (AKB48)

Shimizu Maria (July 2017)

Shimizu Maria 9th Senbatsu Election Poster (2017)

Shimizu Maria (2017) (AKB48)

Shimizu Maria (December 2016)

Shimizu Maria (2016) (AKB48)

Shimizu Maria (2016)

Shimizu Maria (2015)

Shimizu Maria (2014)

Shimizu Maria (2014)

Shimizu Maria (2014)