Nina Makino-Hillman

Nina Hillman

  • Name: Nina Hillman
  • Native name: Nina Hillman
  • Also Known as: 牧野仁菜, Nina Makino, ヒルマン・ニナ, ヒルマンニナ, ひるまん にな, Makino Nina, Hillman Nina
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 27, 2005
  • Age: 21
Nina Hillman is a Japanese-American singer, dancer, child actress, and member of NIZIU (니쥬 / ニジュー). She was born in Seattle, Washington and holds dual citizenship thanks to her parents.

She made her debut as a child actress in the United States in 2015 when she appeared in the web drama "Divine Shadows". She then made appearances in several musicals and theatrical plays before she moved to Japan to expand her career.

She appeared in several Japanese movies while working for Amuse (アミューズ) but decided to quit in late 2019 to pursue a career as a singer. Then, in 2020, she participated in the reality competition show "Nizi Project" that was created by JYP Entertainment (JYP엔터테인먼트) and Sony Music Entertainment Japan. She finished in 9th place and earned a place in the resulting project group.

She made her debut in Japan in December 2020 as NIZIU's main vocalist and maknae with their first single, "Step and a Step", and ranked at #7 on Billboard Japan charts.

After several concerts and studio albums, the group debuted in South Korea in October 2023 with the single "Press Play".

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Movie
Year Title Role Rating
2024
Lovesick Ellie
Lovesick Ellie
Japanese Movie, 2024,
[Student] (Guest Role)
[Student]
Guest Role
7.4
2022
Blood Friends
Blood Friends
Japanese Movie, 2022,
Mai Vlad Transylvania (Main Role)
Mai Vlad Transylvania
Main Role
5.3
2019
Shiba Park
Shiba Park
Japanese Movie, 2019,
(Support Role)
Support Role
6.9
2019
Blood Friend
Blood Friend
Japanese Movie, 2019,
(Support Role)
Support Role
2.0
TV Show
Year Title # Role Rating
2026
Star
Star
Japanese TV Show, 2026, 10 eps
(Ep. 6) (Guest)
10
(Ep. 6)
Guest
0.0
2025
The Game Caterers x JYP
The Game Caterers x JYP
Korean TV Show, 2025, 2 eps
(Guest)
2
Guest
8.3
2024
2024 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
2024 Idol Star Athletics Championships Chuseok Special
Korean TV Show, 2024, 3 eps
(Regular Member)
3
Regular Member
7.7
2024
With Music
With Music
Japanese TV Show, 2024, 25 eps
(Ep. 1, 12, 25) (Guest)
25
(Ep. 1, 12, 25)
Guest
0.0
2023
2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Switch On
2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon: Switch On
Korean TV Show, 2023, 1 eps
[Performer] (Regular Member)
1
[Performer]
Regular Member
8.0
2023
2023 Music Bank Global Festival
2023 Music Bank Global Festival
Korean TV Show, 2023, 2 eps
[Performer - Part 2] (Regular Member)
2
[Performer - Part 2]
Regular Member
8.0
2023
Nizi Project Season 2: Part 2
Nizi Project Season 2: Part 2
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 10 eps
[Special performer] (Guest)
10
[Special performer]
Guest
7.9
2023
The Weekly 99 Music
The Weekly 99 Music
Japanese TV Show, 2023, 110 eps
(Ep. 20, 57, 82) | [Location Shoot] (Ep. 44) (Guest)
110
(Ep. 20, 57, 82) | [Location Shoot] (Ep. 44)
Guest
0.0
2023
K-Pop Generation
K-Pop Generation
Korean TV Show, 2023, 8 eps
(Regular Member)
8
Regular Member
7.6
2022
We NiziU! TV3
We NiziU! TV3
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 6 eps
(Regular Member)
6
Regular Member
0.0
2022
We NiziU! TV3: Dream Short Trip Special
We NiziU! TV3: Dream Short Trip Special
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 2 eps
(Regular Member)
2
Regular Member
0.0
2022
Made in NiziU
Made in NiziU
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 8 eps
(Regular Member)
8
Regular Member
0.0
2022
NiziU School
NiziU School
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 7 eps
(Regular Member)
7
Regular Member
7.7
2022
Venue101
Venue101
Japanese TV Show, 2022, 100 eps
(Guest)
100
Guest
0.0
2022
Lee Mu Jin Service
Lee Mu Jin Service
Korean TV Show, 2022, 250 eps
(Ep. 159) (Guest)
250
(Ep. 159)
Guest
8.3
2021
NiziU Scout
NiziU Scout
Japanese TV Show, 2021, 10 eps
(Regular Member)
10
Regular Member
8.0
2020
We NiziU! ~We Need U!~
We NiziU! ~We Need U!~
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 5 eps
(Regular Member)
5
Regular Member
8.2
2020
NiziU 9 Nizi Stories
NiziU 9 Nizi Stories
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 9 eps
(Main Host)
9
Main Host
9.5
2020
NiziU Make You Happy M/V Making Film
NiziU Make You Happy M/V Making Film
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
(Main Host)
10
Main Host
8.0
2020
NiziU Autographs
NiziU Autographs
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 3 eps
(Main Host)
3
Main Host
7.4
2020
Nizi Project Part 2
Nizi Project Part 2
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
[Contestant] (Regular Member)
10
[Contestant]
Regular Member
7.7
2020
CDTV Live! Live!
CDTV Live! Live!
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 125 eps
(Guest)
125
Guest
8.0
2020
Nizi Project
Nizi Project
Japanese TV Show, 2020, 10 eps
[Contestant] (Regular Member)
10
[Contestant]
Regular Member
7.6
2016
Utacon
Utacon
Japanese TV Show, 2016, 330 eps
(Ep. 192, 216) (Guest)
330
(Ep. 192, 216)
Guest
6.0
2015
Love Music
Love Music
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 350 eps
(Guest)
350
Guest
7.9
2015
Buzz Rhythm
Buzz Rhythm
Japanese TV Show, 2015, 515 eps
(Ep. 286, 291, 338, 455, 476) (Guest)
515
(Ep. 286, 291, 338, 455, 476)
Guest
7.9
2012
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Ningen Kansatsu Variety Monitoring
Japanese TV Show, 2012, 400 eps
(Ep. 382, 385) (Guest)
400
(Ep. 382, 385)
Guest
8.0
2010
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Arashi ni Shiyagare
Japanese TV Show, 2010, 460 eps
(Ep. 459) (Guest)
460
(Ep. 459)
Guest
8.4
2009
Suiensaa
Suiensaa
Japanese TV Show, 2009, 0 eps
2019 (Regular Member)
0
2019
Regular Member
0.0
2008
Shabekuri 007
Shabekuri 007
Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps
(Ep. 447) (Guest)
610
(Ep. 447)
Guest
8.2
1986
MUSIC STATION
MUSIC STATION
Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps
[Performer] (Guest)
1328
[Performer]
Guest
7.9
1974
FNS Music Festival
FNS Music Festival
Japanese TV Show, 1974, 51 eps
(Guest)
51
Guest
0.0
1964
Music Fair
Music Fair
Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps
(Guest)
3000
Guest
7.0
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  • First Name: Nina
  • Family Name: Makino-Hillman
  • Native name: Nina Hillman
  • Also Known as: 牧野仁菜, Nina Makino, ヒルマン・ニナ, ヒルマンニナ, ひるまん にな, Makino Nina, Hillman Nina
  • Nationality: Japanese
  • Gender: Female
  • Born: February 27, 2005
  • Age: 21

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