Mao Murakami
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Mao Murakami (村上 真魚 Murakami Mao, born 1995-06-12 in Kiryu, Gunma), also known by her stage name Strong Machine 2 (ストロングマシン2号 Sutorongu Mashin Ni-gō), is a Japanese J-pop dancer known for her robotic and machine-like dance-style.[1] She currently lives with her family in a Buddhist temple. Her father, who is a priest at the temple, is also known by his stage name of Strong Machine 1. The two often team up to perform.[2]
She has appeared on multiple television programs in Japan, including fifteen appearances on the Super Chample dance variety show on CTV.[3][4] Murakami was featured in the music video for the 2006 single I My Me Mine by the Japanese new wave band Polysics.[1][4]
Murakami appeared as a gas flame in a series of promotions for G-line Toyama, a natural gas and propane company in Japan.[5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Baylon, Edward (April 18, 2009). "Weekly Recap: When Robo Pimp meets Strong Machine Special Edition!". Japanator. Archived from the original on January 20, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5mwELPR4z. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ James (April 21, 2007). "Mao Murakami – 11-year-old dancing sensation (Video)". Japan-Probe. Archived from the original on January 20, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5mwHMQp4m. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ "Dancer File: ストロングマシン2号 [Dancer File: Strong Machine #2]" (in Japanese). Chukyo TV. Archived from the original on January 20, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5mwGOa83r. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ a b "ストロングマシン2号 [Strong Machine #2]" (in Japanese). Dailymotion (originally ezpon.com). October 19, 2006. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xip8n. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
- ^ "GラインとやまCMでおなじみの、あのストロングマシン2号が富山にやってきた!! [In a familiar G-line Toyama commercial, Strong Machine #2 came to Toyama!!]" (in Japanese). G-line Toyama. October 21, 2007. Archived from the original on January 20, 2010. http://www.webcitation.org/5mwCud23M. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
[edit] External links
- (Japanese) Official site
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