Rina Kawaei (born February 12, 1995) is a Japanese actress and former singer who is represented by Avex. She was a member of the girl group AKB48 in the past. She has been in television shows such as Come Come Everybody (2021), and in 2019, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 61st Blue Ribbon Awards.
Career 2012–2014
Kawaei auditioned for AKB48 and was chosen as a kenkysei (trainee) for the 11th generation in July 2010.
She was promoted to Team 4 in March 2012 and transferred to Team A in August. Soon after the completion of the TV series Shiritsu Bakaleya Kk on June 30, it was reported that Kawaei will appear in the film adaptation. Several members of Johnny's Jr. and AKB48 would appear in the film.
Kawaei, Anna Iriyama, and Rena Kat were members of the AKB48 subunit Anrire. They were featured in Rino Sashihara's 2012 single "Ikujinashi Masquerade," which reached number one on Japan's Oricon weekly singles chart.
In 2013, it was announced during a special edition of the comedy show Mecha-Mecha Iketeru! that Kawaei would perform as center in a song of the special unit BKA48 that would be included on AKB48's single "Sayonara Crawl," which would be published in May. She finished 25th in the 2013 AKB48 general election with 26,764 votes, earning her a spot as an Under Girl for the upcoming single "Koi Suru Fortune Cookie."
Attack
The main article is: AKB48 handsaw assault in 2014
On May 25, 2014, she, Anna Iriyama, and a staff member were attacked by a 24-year-old man holding a handsaw during an event held at the Iwate Industry Culture & Convention Center in Takizawa, Iwate. He was detained at the spot on suspicion of attempted murder. All three victims were taken to a hospital for treatment after suffering wounds including bone fractures on their fingers (Kawaei's right thumb and Iriyama's right little finger were both shattered and sliced, while the girls had cuts on their heads). All group activities on that day, including the event, were canceled.
2014–present
She finished 16th in AKB48's 2014 general election with 39,120 votes, earning her a spot in the promotional lineup for the upcoming song "Kokoro no Placard."
Kawaei announced her departure from AKB48 and shift to acting on March 26, 2015, citing her inability to participate in handshake events following the Iwate incident as the cause. She graduated during AKB48's Summer Concert in Saitama Super Arena on August 2, 2015, and her final stage performance was on August 4, 2015. In November 2015, it was announced that she would co-star in the NHK morning drama Toto Neechan with Mitsuki Takahata.
She made her voice acting debut in the anime film PriPara Minna no Akogare Let's Go PriPari (), voicing Minifaruru, Faruru's younger sister.
Personal life In 2019, Kawaei married actor Tomoki Hirose. She has one child, who was born in November of 2019. Kawaei announced her second pregnancy on January 1, 2023.
| Year | No. | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 20 | "Sakura no Ki ni Narō" | Team Kenkyūsei | Did not sing on title track. Sang on "Ōgon Center" with Team Kenkyūsei. First appearance on an AKB48 single. |
| 21 | "Everyday, Katyusha" | Team Kenkyūsei | Did not sing on title track. Sang on "Anti" with Team Kenkyūsei. | |
| 23 | "Kaze wa Fuiteiru" | Team 4+Kenkyūsei | Did not sing on title track. Sang on "Tsubomitachi" as Team4+Kenkyūsei | |
| 2012 | 25 | "Give Me Five!" | Special Girls A | Did not sing on title track. Sang "New Ship" with Special Girls A. Sang in chorus with Baby Blossom. |
| 26 | "Manatsu no Sounds Good!" | A-side | First appearance on title track. She is now part of Team 4. | |
| 27 | "Gingham Check" | Waiting Girls | Did not place in 2012 General Election. Did not sing on title track. She sang on "Ano Hi no Furin" with the Waiting Girls. | |
| 28 | "Uza" | Under Girls | Sang on "Tsugi no Season" and "Kodoku na Hoshizora". Moved to New Team A. | |
| 29 | "Eien Pressure" | B-side, OKL48 | Did not sing on title track; lineup was determined by rock-paper-scissors tournament. Sang on "Totteoki Christmas". Sang on "Eien Yori Tsuzuku Yō ni" as part of OKL48. | |
| 2013 | 30 | "So Long!" | Under Girls | Sang on "Waiting Room". Also sang on "Ruby" as Team A. |
| 31 | "Sayonara Crawl" | A-side | Also sang on "Ikiru Koto" as Team A, and "Hasute to Wasute" as BKA48. | |
| 32 | "Koi Suru Fortune Cookie" | Under Girls | Ranked 25th in 2013 General Election. Sang on "Ai no Imi wo Kangaete Mita". | |
| 33 | "Heart Electric" | A-side | Sang on title track with English name "Kawaey" | |
| 34 | "Suzukake no Ki no Michi de "Kimi no Hohoemi o Yume ni Miru" to Itte Shimattara Bokutachi no Kankei wa Dō Kawatte Shimau no ka, Bokunari ni Nan-nichi ka Kangaeta Ue de no Yaya Kihazukashii Ketsuron no Yō na Mono" | B-side | Did not sing on title track; lineup was determined by rock-paper-scissors tournament. Sang on "Mosh & Dive". Sang on "Party is Over". | |
| 2014 | 35 | "Mae shika Mukanee" | A-side | |
| 36 | "Labrador Retriever" | A-side | ||
| 37 | "Kokoro no Placard" | A-side | Ranked 16th in 2014 General Election. Also sang on "Oshiete Mommy". | |
| 38 | "Kibouteki Refrain" | A-side | ||
| 2015 | 39 | "Green Flash" | A-side | Also sang "Majisuka Fight" and "Haru no Hikari Chikadzuita Natsu" |
| 40 | "Bokutachi wa Tatakawanai" | A-side | Last Single in AKB48. Also sang "Kimi no Dai-ni shou" which was also her graduation song. | |
| 41 | "Halloween Night" | B-side | Did not sing on title track. Sang on "Yankee Machine Gun" as a graduated member. |
Team Kenkyūsei "Theater no Megami"
Team 4 1st Stage "Boku no Taiyou"
Team A Waiting Stage
| Year | Award | Category | Work(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 61st Blue Ribbon Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The House Where The Mermaid Sleeps | Nominated |
| Body Measurements | 30-24-34 inches |
| Bodytype | Slim |
| Height | 5 feet 0 inches (1.52 m) |
| Weight | 49 Kg (108 lbs) |
| Waist | 24 inches |
| Hair Color | Brown Dark |
| Eye Color | Brown Dark |
| Gender | Female |
| Age | 28 years old (in 2023) |
| Date of Birth | February 12, 1995 |
| Full Name | Rina Kawaei |
| Profession | Actress, Singer |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| Birthplace | Kanagawa, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
Qualification: High School Graduate
Profession: Actress, Singer
Known For: Come Come Everybody
Net Worth: $700,000 Approx
Marital Status: Married
Husband: Tomoki Hirose (m. 2019)
Hobbies: Travelling, Dancing , Photoshoot
Favorite Destination: Germany
Favorite Food: Pizza
Favorite Color: Pink
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