Leah Dizon
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Leah Dizon (リア・ディゾン, Ria Dizon) (born Leah Donna Dizon on 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.
Early life
Dizon was born in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her mother is French-American, and her father is Chinese-Filipino. 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 and R&B music. She took dance lessons and was in her high school theater.[2] After graduating from 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.[3][4]
On February 14, 2007, she released her first physical single, "Softly" under the Victor Entertainment label.[5] 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.[4][6].
On May 30, 2007, Dizon released her second single "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 "Aishiteru～ Love Story" (アイシテル～ Love Story).[7] 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" was released on August 8, 2007.[8]
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 song and the B-side, "Under the Same Sky," is a mid-tempo ballad. 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 will also make a guest appearance on the show as Naomi, the prom queen from the previous year.[9]
Her fifth single, "Vanilla", was released on June 25, 2008. Her second album, Communication!!!, was released August 20, 2008.[10]
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.[11][12]
The couple had their first child, a daughter named Mila (美蘭, Miran), on April 24, 2009.[13][14]
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
| Title | Information | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| Fever (Kylie Minogue cover song) | 1st digital single (digital download)
|
n/a |
| Softly | Debut/1st single
|
48,554 copies sold (upd 6/21/07) |
| Koi Shiyō♪ (恋しよう♪)[7] | 2nd single
|
49,251 copies sold (upd 8/25/07) |
| L・O・V・E U [15] | 3rd single
|
16,240 copies sold (upd 8/21/07) |
| Love Paradox [16] | 4th single
|
10,998 copies sold |
| Vanilla | 5th single
|
8,312 copies sold |
Albums
| Album information | Copies Sold |
|---|---|
Destiny Line
|
55,091 |
Communication!!!
|
13,533 |
See also
References
- ^ 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）
- ^ Leah Dizon - Cover Model Interview Import Tuner. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Template:Ja icon Japan Entertainment News Archives for January 2007
- ^ a b Template:Ja icon Japan Book Of The Year Oricon. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Template:Ja icon Leah Dizon Official Website Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Template:Ja icon ハロリア! Hello! Leah HMV. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ a b Leah Dizon / Koi Shiyo (Regular Edition) CDJapan. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ L・O・V・E U (Normal Edition) (Japanese Version) - Leah Dizon YesAsia.com. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Japan remakes internet drama "Prom Queen" Tokyograph. April 18, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Template:Ja icon Communication!!! 通常盤]/ リア・ディゾン Neowing. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Leah's Latest Lesson in Japanese Showbiz Japan Zone. October 15, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Leah Dizon, 4 months pregnant, announces she's married Japan Today. October 15, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Template:Ja icon リア・ディゾンが女児出産 SANSPO. April 24, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
- ^ Template:Ja icon L・O・V・E U (DVD付限定盤) Neowing. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
- ^ Leah Dizon / Love Paradox [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDJapan. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
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