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==Marriage and family==
==Marriage and family==
On October 10, 2008, Dizon married a Japanese stylist, identified only as Bun, who is seven years her senior.<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> She announced 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.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|Mira}}, 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> On October 30, 2010, Dizon confirmed news reports that she and Bun had separated and filed for divorce earlier that month, and she is currently seeking consultation on retaining full custody of their child.<ref>[http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/leah-dizon-allegedly-headed-for-divorce/ "Leah Dizon allegedly headed for divorce"]. ''tokyohive''. October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.</ref><ref> {{ja icon}} [http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20101030-OHT1T00132.htm リア・ディゾンが離婚、デキ婚から２年] ''[[Yomiuri Online]]''. October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.</ref>
On October 10, 2008, Dizon married a Japanese stylist, identified only as {{Nihongo|Bun|分|Bun}}, who is seven years her senior.<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> She announced 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.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|Mira}}, 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> On October 30, 2010, Dizon confirmed news reports that she and Bun had separated and filed for divorce earlier that month, and she is currently seeking consultation on retaining full custody of their child.<ref>[http://www.tokyohive.com/2010/10/leah-dizon-allegedly-headed-for-divorce/ "Leah Dizon allegedly headed for divorce"]. ''tokyohive''. October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.</ref><ref> {{ja icon}} [http://hochi.yomiuri.co.jp/entertainment/news/20101030-OHT1T00132.htm リア・ディゾンが離婚、デキ婚から２年] ''[[Yomiuri Online]]''. October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 01:51, 6 November 2010

Leah Dizon
リア・ディゾン
File:Leah live.png
performing live (2008)
Born
Leah Donna Dizon

(1986-09-24) September 24, 1986 (age 37)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Alma materEldorado High School - (High school diploma, 2004)
Occupation(s)Gaijin tarento, gravure idol, singer
SpouseBun (分) (m. 2008–2010)
ChildrenMila (美蘭) - (b. 2009)
Websiteleah-dizon.net

Leah Dizon (リア・ディゾン, Ria Dizon) (born September 24, 1986) is an American-born gaijin tarento, singer, and gravure idol in Japan.[1] Born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, she moved to Tokyo, Japan in 2006 to pursue an entertainment career and made her recording debut on Victor Entertainment later that same year.

Early life

Dizon was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada to a French-American mother and Filipino-Chinese father who work as dealers in a casino.[2][3] She is the fourth of six children: she has two older brothers, an older sister, and two younger brothers. In an interview, she explains that she grew up listening to rock and R&B music and trained in dance. Dizon graduated from Eldorado High School in 2004, where she was active in theater. She moved to Los Angeles, California, where she briefly attended college for film.[4]

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 (which means "girlfriend" in French), which was ranked as the third best-selling photobook of 2006 and 2007.[5][6] It was followed by Hello! Leah and Heaven (both 2007), the former ranked best-selling photobook of 2007 and the latter included a free DVD.[6][7]

Dizon made her musical debut on February 14, 2007, with the single "Softly".[8] This was followed by "Koi Shiyō" (恋しよう♪), and "L・O・V・E U".[9] 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 "Aishiteru～ Love Story" (アイシテル～ Love Story).[10] Koi Shiyō was used in a Lotte TV ad, while "Could you be that one?" was featured in a PlayStation 3 Ninja Gaiden Sigma TV ad, with Dizon starring in both commercials. In September 2007, Dizon released her debut album, Destiny Line, under Victor Entertainment. The CD+DVD Edition contains 14 tracks, 10 of which she penned herself on 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)".

In 2008, Dizon continued with singles "Love Paradox" and "Vanilla". Her second album, Communication!!!, was released August 20, 2008.[11] A song from the album, titled "Under the Same Sky", was used as the theme song for the Japanese drama Tokyo Prom Queen. Dizon made a guest appearance on the show as Naomi, the prom queen from the previous year.[12]

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

Marriage and family

On October 10, 2008, Dizon married a Japanese stylist, identified only as Bun (分, Bun), who is seven years her senior.[13] She announced 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."[14] The couple's daughter, Mila (美蘭, Mira), was born on April 24, 2009.[15][16] On October 30, 2010, Dizon confirmed news reports that she and Bun had separated and filed for divorce earlier that month, and she is currently seeking consultation on retaining full custody of their child.[17][18]

Discography

Singles

  • "Fever" (2006)
  • "Softly" (2007)
  • "Koi Shiyō♪" (2007)
  • "L・O・V・E U" (2007)
  • "Love Paradox" (2008)
  • "Vanilla" (2008)

Studio albums

  • Destiny Line (2007)
  • Communication!!! (2008)

Filmography

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.

Film

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

Television

  • Webtama as a co-host (2007)
  • Sakigake Ongaku Banzuke Vegas as host (2007)
  • J-melo as host (2007)

See also

References

  1. ^ Template:Ja icon 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）
  2. ^ "Up Close & Personal: Leah Dizon". Import Tuner. October 2004 (republished February 2009). Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  3. ^ Template:Ja icon "SKY CORPORATION - 各タレントページ". Sky Corporation.
  4. ^ "IGN Babes Interview: Leah Dizon". IGN. November 18, 2005. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  5. ^ Template:Ja icon Japan Entertainment News Archives for January 2007
  6. ^ a b Template:Ja icon Japan Book Of The Year Oricon. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  7. ^ Template:Ja icon ハロリア! Hello! Leah HMV. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  8. ^ Template:Ja icon Leah Dizon Official Website Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  9. ^ L・O・V・E U (Normal Edition) (Japanese Version) - Leah Dizon YesAsia.com. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  10. ^ Leah Dizon / Koi Shiyo (Regular Edition) CDJapan. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  11. ^ Template:Ja icon Communication!!! 通常盤]/ リア・ディゾン Neowing. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  12. ^ Japan remakes internet drama "Prom Queen" Tokyograph. April 18, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  13. ^ Leah's Latest Lesson in Japanese Showbiz Japan Zone. October 15, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  14. ^ Leah Dizon, 4 months pregnant, announces she's married Japan Today. October 15, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
  15. ^ Template:Ja icon 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.
  16. ^ Template:Ja icon リア・ディゾンが女児出産 SANSPO. April 24, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  17. ^ "Leah Dizon allegedly headed for divorce". tokyohive. October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.
  18. ^ Template:Ja icon リア・ディゾンが離婚、デキ婚から２年 Yomiuri Online. October 30, 2010. Retrieved November 2, 2010.

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