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Leah Dizon
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 (m. 2008)
ChildrenMila - (b. 2009)
Websiteleah-dizon.net

Leah Dizon (リア・ディゾン, Ria Dizon) (born Leah Donna Dizon; 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.

Personal life

Dizon was born and raised in Las Vegas, Nevada. Her parents, a French-American mother and Filipino-Chinese father, are 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]

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."[5][6] The couple's daughter, Mila (美蘭, Miran), was born on April 24, 2009.[7][8]

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.[9][10] 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.[10][11]

Dizon made her musical debut on February 14, 2007, with the single "Softly".[12] This was followed by "Koi Shiyō" (恋しよう♪), and "L・O・V・E U".[13] 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).[14] 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 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)".

In 2008, Dizon continued with singles "Love Paradox" and "Vanilla". Her second album, Communication!!!, was released August 20, 2008.[15] 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.[16]

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

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)
  • Released: October 5, 2006
  • Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: n/a
  • From Album: Non-Album single
 n/a
"Softly" Debut/1st single
  • Released: February 14, 2007
  • Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 7
  • From Album: Destiny Line
 48,554
copies sold
(upd 6/21/07)
"Koi Shiyō♪" (恋しよう♪)[14] 2nd single
  • Released: May 30, 2007
  • Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 7
  • From Album: Destiny Line
 49,251
copies sold
(upd 8/25/07)
"L・O・V・E U" [17] 3rd single
  • Released: August 8, 2007
  • Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 14
  • From Album: Destiny Line
 16,240
copies sold
(upd 8/21/07)
"Love Paradox" [18] 4th single
  • Released: March 26, 2008
  • Oricon Top 20 Weekly Peak: 15
  • From Album: Communication!!!
 10,998
copies sold
"Vanilla" 5th single
  • Released: June 25, 2008
  • Oricon Top 30 Weekly Peak: 26
  • From Album: Communication!!!
 8,312
copies sold

Albums

Album information Copies Sold
Destiny Line
  • 1st Album
  • Released: September 12, 2007
  • Oricon top 200 position: #9
 55,091
Communication!!!
  • 2nd Album
  • Released: August 20, 2008
  • Oricon top 200 position: #16
 13,533

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. ^ http://skycorporation.co.jp/page.php?tl_id=119
  4. ^ "IGN Babes Interview: Leah Dizon". IGN. November 18, 2005. Retrieved July 25, 2010.
  5. ^ Leah's Latest Lesson in Japanese Showbiz Japan Zone. October 15, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  6. ^ Leah Dizon, 4 months pregnant, announces she's married Japan Today. October 15, 2008. Retrieved July 24, 2009.
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ Template:Ja icon リア・ディゾンが女児出産 SANSPO. April 24, 2009. Retrieved June 15, 2009.
  9. ^ Template:Ja icon Japan Entertainment News Archives for January 2007
  10. ^ a b Template:Ja icon Japan Book Of The Year Oricon. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  11. ^ Template:Ja icon ハロリア! Hello! Leah HMV. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  12. ^ Template:Ja icon Leah Dizon Official Website Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  13. ^ L・O・V・E U (Normal Edition) (Japanese Version) - Leah Dizon YesAsia.com. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  14. ^ a b Leah Dizon / Koi Shiyo (Regular Edition) CDJapan. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  15. ^ Template:Ja icon Communication!!! 通常盤]/ リア・ディゾン Neowing. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  16. ^ Japan remakes internet drama "Prom Queen" Tokyograph. April 18, 2008. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  17. ^ Template:Ja icon L・O・V・E U (DVD付限定盤) Neowing. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
  18. ^ Leah Dizon / Love Paradox [w/ DVD, Limited Edition] CDJapan. Retrieved February 4, 2009.
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