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{{Infobox musical artist
| Img = Leah live.png
| Name = Leah Dizon
| Background = solo_singer
| Birth_name = Leah Donna Dizon
| Born = {{Birth date and age|mf=yes|1986|9|24}}
| Origin = [[Las Vegas, Nevada|Las Vegas]], [[Nevada]], United States
| Genre = [[J-pop]]
| Occupation = [[Tarento#Foreign tarento|gaijin tarento]], [[gravure idol]], [[singer]]
| Years_active = 2006–present
| Label = [[Victor Entertainment]]
| URL = [http://www.leah-dizon.net/ www.leah-dizon.net]
}}
{{nihongo|'''Leah Dizon'''|リア・ディゾン|Ria Dizon|}} (born '''Leah Donna Dizon''' on September 24, 1986) is an American-born [[Tarento#Foreign tarento|gaijin tarento]], [[singer]], and [[gravure idol]] in Japan.<ref name="Official Profile">{{ja icon}} [http://ameblo.jp/leahdizon-profile/ Leah Dizon Official Blog - Profile （リア・ディゾン オフィシャルブログ -プロフィール）]</ref> Born and raised in [[Las Vegas, Nevada]], she moved to [[Tokyo, Japan]] in 2006 to pursue an entertainment career.

== Early life ==
Dizon was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her mother is [[French-American]], and her father is [[Filipino-Chinese]]. <ref>http://skycorporation.co.jp/page.php?tl_id=119</ref> She is the fourth of six children: she has two older brothers, an older sister, and two younger brothers. She says she grew up listening to [[Rock music|rock]] and [[R&B]] music. She took dance lessons and was in her high school theater.<ref>[http://www.importtuner.com/models/0508_cover_model_leah_dizon/index.html Leah Dizon - Cover Model Interview] ''Import Tuner''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref> After graduating from [[Eldorado High School (Las Vegas, Nevada)|Eldorado High School]] in 2004, Dizon moved to [[Los Angeles, California]].

== Career ==
Dizon's career began at the age of 19 when she was offered a contract by a Japanese talent agency. She landed a phone company advertisement and made appearances at events as a [[booth babe]]. A few pictorials for various magazines followed. Soon thereafter, she moved to [[Tokyo]].

In October 2006, she released her first [[photobook]], titled ''Petite Amie'' (''Girlfriend'' in French), which was ranked as the third best-selling photobook of 2006 and 2007.<ref>{{ja icon}} [http://www.japan-zone.com/news/2007/01/index.shtml Japan Entertainment News Archives for January 2007]</ref><ref name=autogenerated2>{{ja icon}} [http://career.oricon.co.jp/news/50737/full/ Japan Book Of The Year] ''[[Oricon]]''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref>

On February 14, 2007, she released her first physical single, "[[Softly]]" under the [[Victor Entertainment]] label.<ref>{{ja icon}} [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/leahdizon/ Leah Dizon Official Website] Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref> It peaked at number #7 in the [[Oricon]] Weekly Chart. On the same day, she also released her second photobook titled ''Hello! Leah'', which was ranked as the second best-selling photobook of 2007.<ref name=autogenerated2 /><ref>{{ja icon}} [http://www.hmv.co.jp/product/detail/2509538 ハロリア! Hello! Leah] ''[[HMV]]''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref>.

On May 30, 2007, Dizon released her second single {{Nihongo|"[[Koi Shiyō]]"|恋しよう♪}}, which also peaked at #7 on the [[Oricon]] Weekly Chart. The title track is described as a 'grooving, up-tempo dance song' and the single features 2 B-sides: "Could you be that one?" and {{Nihongo|"Aishiteru～ Love Story"|アイシテル～ Love Story}}.<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-36290 Leah Dizon / Koi Shiyo (Regular Edition)] ''CDJapan''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref> ''Koi Shiyō'' was used in a [[Lotte]] TV ad, while "Could you be that one?" was used in a [[PlayStation 3]] [[Ninja Gaiden Sigma]] TV ad, with Dizon starring in both commercials.

Her third single entitled "[[L.O.V.E U|L・O・V・E U]]" was released on August 8, 2007.<ref>[http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/code-j/section-music/pid-1004879608/ L・O・V・E U (Normal Edition) (Japanese Version) - Leah Dizon] ''[[YesAsia.com]]''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref>

On September 12, 2007, Dizon released her debut album, ''[[Destiny Line]]''. The CD+DVD Edition contains 14 tracks, 10 of which were penned by Leah herself the single PVs as well as a special album PV "Again and Again". The CD Only Edition contains the digitally-released remix of "Koi Shiyō", called "Koi Shiyō♪ (Yasutaka Nakata-Capsule Mix)".

Dizon's third photobook titled ''Heaven'', was released October 5, 2007. It includes a DVD.

Dizon released her fourth single entitled "[[Love Paradox]]" on March 26, 2008. The title track resembles a Westernized [[urban contemporary|urban]] song and the B-side, "Under the Same Sky," is a mid-tempo ballad. On the same day, she also released her fourth photobook, "Pure Leah."

On April 18 it was announced that Leah's song, "Under the Same Sky", will be used as the theme song for the Japanese drama, ''Tokyo Prom Queen''. Leah made a guest appearance on the show as Naomi, the prom queen from the previous year.<ref>[http://www.tokyograph.com/news/id-3009 Japan remakes internet drama "Prom Queen"] ''Tokyograph''. April 18, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref>

Her fifth single, "[[Vanilla (Leah Dizon song)|Vanilla]]", was released on June 25, 2008. Her second album, ''[[Communication!!!]]'', was released August 20, 2008.<ref>{{ja icon}} [http://www.neowing.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VICL-62900 Communication!!! 通常盤&#93;/ リア・ディゾン] ''Neowing''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref>

Dizon's first concert DVD, ''LIVE Communication!!!'' was released on December 10, 2008. The DVD features live performances of songs from both her albums.

== Personal life ==
On October 10, 2008, Dizon married a Japanese stylist. She revealed that she was pregnant on her official website. These initial stages were chronicled and announced during Dizon's ''Communication!!! Album Tour'' several days after the marriage. Dizon was quoted as saying, "I have important news to tell you. I have actually got married! I'm pregnant, too. My family and I are very happy. Now, I think they'll have a lot of difficulties and changes. Of course, it is a little scary. But also, I am interested and looking forward to beginning a new life."<ref>[http://www.japan-zone.com/news/2008/10/15/leahs_latest_lesson_in_japanese_showbiz.shtml Leah's Latest Lesson in Japanese Showbiz] ''Japan Zone''. October 15, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref><ref>[http://www.japantoday.com/category/entertainment/view/leah-dizon-4-months-pregnant-announces-at-concert-that-shes-married Leah Dizon, 4 months pregnant, announces she's married] ''Japan Today''. October 15, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2009.</ref>

The couple's daughter, {{Nihongo|Mila|美蘭|Miran}}, was born on April 24, 2009.<ref>{{ja icon}} [http://ameblo.jp/leahdizon/entry-10258451406.html ほとんど英語ですけど。。。] ''Leah Dizon Official Blog（リア・ディゾン オフィシャルブログ） powered by アメブロ''. May 10, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009.</ref><ref>{{ja icon}} [http://www.sanspo.com/geino/news/090424/gnb0904241251000-n1.htm リア・ディゾンが女児出産] ''[[Sankei Sports|SANSPO]]''. April 24, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009.</ref>

== Appearances ==

Dizon has been sought by numerous brands to endorse their products. Throughout her career, she has promoted products that ranged from electronics ([[Sony Cybershot]]) to various snack foods and cosmetics. Among the products she has advertised on television are [[Recruit]], [[Lotte]], [[PlayStation 3]], [[JVC]], [[Coca-Cola]], [[Fuji]], and [[Kao Corporation]].

=== Theatre ===
* ''Words 'Yakusoku/Uragiri'~Subete wa ushinawa re shi mono no tame ni~'' (2009)

=== TV shows ===
* ''Webtama'' as a co-host (2007)
* ''Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke Vegas'' as host (2007)
* ''J-melo'' as host (2007)

==Discography==
=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable"
|- bgcolor="#CCCCCC"
!align="left"width="80%"|Title
!align="left" width="800"width="80%"|Information
!align="left" width="1000"width="80%"|Sales
|-
!align="left"|'''''[[Fever (Kylie Minogue song)|Fever]]''''' ([[Kylie Minogue]] cover song)
|align="left"| 1st digital single ([[music download|digital download]])
*Released: October 5, 2006
*Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: n/a
*From Album: Non-Album single
|align="left"|n/a
|-
!align="left"|'''''[[Softly]]'''''
|align="left"| Debut/1st single
*Released: February 14, 2007
*Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 7
*From Album: [[Destiny Line]]
|align="left"|48,554 <br>copies sold<br> (upd 6/21/07)
|-
!align="left"|'''''[[Koi Shiyō|Koi Shiyō♪]]''''' ({{lang|ja|恋しよう♪}})<ref name=autogenerated1 />
|align="left"| 2nd single
*Released: May 30, 2007
*Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 7
*From Album: [[Destiny Line]]
|align="left"|49,251 <br>copies sold<br> (upd 8/25/07)
|-
!align="left"|'''''[[L.O.V.E U|L・O・V・E U]]''''' <ref>{{ja icon}} [http://www.neowing.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VIZL-247 L・O・V・E U (DVD付限定盤)] ''Neowing''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref>
|align="left"| 3rd single
*Released: August 8, 2007
*Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 14
*From Album: [[Destiny Line]]
|align="left"|16,240 <br>copies sold<br> (upd 8/21/07)
|-
!align="left"|'''''[[Love Paradox]]''''' <ref>[http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=VIZL-276 Leah Dizon / Love Paradox [w/ DVD, Limited Edition&#93;] ''CDJapan''. Retrieved February 4, 2009.</ref>
|align="left"| 4th single
*Released: March 26, 2008
*Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 15
*From Album: [[Communication!!!]]
|align="left"|10,998 <br>copies sold<br>
|-
!align="left"|'''''[[Vanilla (Leah Dizon song)|Vanilla]]
|align="left"| 5th single
*Released: June 25, 2008
*Oricon Top 30 Weekly Peak: 26
*From Album: [[Communication!!!]]
|align="left"|8,312 <br>copies sold<br>
|}

===Albums===
{| class="wikitable"
!align="left"|Album information
!align="left"|Copies Sold
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Destiny Line]]'''
*1st Album
*Released: September 12, 2007
*Oricon top 200 position: #9
|align="left"|55,091
|-
|align="left"|'''[[Communication!!!]]'''
*2nd Album
*Released: August 20, 2008
*Oricon top 200 position: #16
|align="left"|13,533
|}

==See also==
*[[Race queen]]
*[[Americans in Japan]]

==References==
{{Reflist|2}}

==External links==
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* [http://leah-dizon.net/ Leah Dizon Official Homepage] {{ja icon}}
* [http://www.jvcmusic.co.jp/leahdizon/ Leah Dizon at Victor Entertainment] {{ja icon}}
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* [http://ameblo.jp/leahdizon/ Official Blog]

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