Yaguchi Mari

Name: Yaguchi Mari
Native name: 矢口真里
Given name: Yaguchi Mari
Also Known as: mari, marichan, marippe, 矢口まり, やぐちまり
Nationality: Japanese
Gender: Female
Born: January 20, 1983
Age: 43

Yaguchi Mari (矢口真里) is a singer, actress, and TV personality. She was a former second generation member and leader of Morning Musume. In 2009, she graduated with the rest of the Elder Club from Hello! Project. She has since released two singles and is now part of the OG member group called Afternoon Musume and Dream Morning Musume.

She married actor Nakamura Masaya on May 22, 2011. On May 30, 2013 they filed for divorce.

She remarried a former model Umeda Kenzo in March of 2018 after dating for four years. They had their first son in August of 2019. On October 1, 2021 she gave birth to her second son. Edit Biography

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2016	Budokan Japanese Drama, 2016, 8 eps Herself (Ep. 5, 8) (Guest Role)	8	Herself (Ep. 5, 8) Guest Role	6.9
2012	Ataru Japanese Drama, 2012, 11 eps [Wedding couple] (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	11	[Wedding couple] (Ep. 6) Guest Role	7.8
2006	Galcir Japanese Drama, 2006, 11 eps Saionji Reika / Yurika (Main Role)	11	Saionji Reika / Yurika Main Role	6.7
2006	Sento no Musume!? Japanese Drama, 2006, 45 eps Mizusawa Yume (Main Role)	45	Mizusawa Yume Main Role	8.0
2003	Central Ikegami Police Season 2 Japanese Drama, 2003, 15 eps Tachibana Hiromi (Ep. 6) (Guest Role)	15	Tachibana Hiromi (Ep. 6) Guest Role	7.7
2000	Food Fight Japanese Drama, 2000, 11 eps (Ep. 11) (Guest Role)	11	(Ep. 11) Guest Role	7.1

Year	Title	Role	Rating
2010	Hoshisuna no Shima no Chiisana Tenshi - Mermaid Smile Japanese Movie, 2010, Yanokuchi Mari (Main Role)	Yanokuchi Mari Main Role	2.0
2008	Kung Fu Kid Japanese Movie, 2008, Sayuri Kawasaki (Support Role)	Sayuri Kawasaki Support Role	6.6
2002	Minimoni ja Movie: Okashi na Daibouken Japanese Movie, 2002, (Unknown)	Unknown	6.0
2001	Nama Tamago Japanese Movie, 2001, Aya (Main Role)	Aya Main Role	7.0
2000	Pinch Runner Japanese Movie, 2000, Kanazaki Tomoko (Support Role)	Kanazaki Tomoko Support Role	5.8
1998	Morning Cop - Daite HOLD ON ME! Japanese Movie, 1998, (Main Role)	Main Role	6.6

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2008	Average Japanese Special, 2008, 1 eps (Support Role)	1	Support Role	5.0
2002	Haikara-san ga Toru Japanese Special, 2002, 1 eps Katsutagi Ruriko (Support Role)	1	Katsutagi Ruriko Support Role	0.0

Year	Title	#	Role	Rating
2024	Quiz Ooi Ho ga Kachi! Japanese TV Show, 2024, 6 eps (Ep. 5-6) (Regular Member)	6	(Ep. 5-6) Regular Member	0.0
2022	Yobidashi Sensei Tanaka Japanese TV Show, 2022, 45 eps (Ep. 48) (Guest)	45	(Ep. 48) Guest	0.0
2021	Shukan Sanma to Matsuko Japanese TV Show, 2021, 100 eps (Ep. 104-105, 142) (Guest)	100	(Ep. 104-105, 142) Guest	0.0
2021	Kore Yodan nan desu Kedo... Japanese TV Show, 2021, 150 eps (Guest)	150	Guest	0.0
2020	Ariyoshi no Kabe Japanese TV Show, 2020, 200 eps (Ep. 15, 46) (Guest)	200	(Ep. 15, 46) Guest	8.0
2020	Hello! Project x Dream Japanese TV Show, 2020, 180 eps (Guest)	180	Guest	0.0
2018	Geinoujin ga Honki de Kangaeta Dokkiri GP Japanese TV Show, 2018, 120 eps (Ep. 108) (Guest)	120	(Ep. 108) Guest	9.0
2018	Rea(L)ove Japanese TV Show, 2018, 9 eps (Main Host)	9	Main Host	6.3
2016	Ninki-mono kara Manabe Soko Home!? Japanese TV Show, 2016, 8 eps (Ep. 5) (Guest)	8	(Ep. 5) Guest	9.0
2015	Datsuryoku News Network Japanese TV Show, 2015, 430 eps (Ep. 138) (Guest)	430	(Ep. 138) Guest	5.9
2011	Nazotoki Battle TORE Japanese TV Show, 2011, 54 eps (Ep. 20, 28) (Guest)	54	(Ep. 20, 28) Guest	0.0
2011	Hirunandesu! Japanese TV Show, 2011, 2668 eps [Past Friday regular] (Regular Member)	2668	[Past Friday regular] Regular Member	7.0
2010	Ambiguous! Japanese TV Show, 2010, 1 eps (Regular Member)	1	Regular Member	0.0
2009	School Kakumei! Japanese TV Show, 2009, 755 eps (Ep. 53) (Guest)	755	(Ep. 53) Guest	7.8
2008	Another Sky Japanese TV Show, 2008, 541 eps (Ep. 47) (Guest)	541	(Ep. 47) Guest	9.0
2008	Shabekuri 007 Japanese TV Show, 2008, 610 eps (Ep. 56) (Guest)	610	(Ep. 56) Guest	8.2
2008	Vs Arashi Japanese TV Show, 2008, 561 eps (Ep. 164) (Guest)	561	(Ep. 164) Guest	8.4
2008	Himitsu no Arashi-chan Japanese TV Show, 2008, 211 eps (Ep. 24, 51, 90, 112, 120, 126, 137) (Guest)	211	(Ep. 24, 51, 90, 112, 120, 126, 137) Guest	8.3
2006	Arashi no Shukudai-kun Japanese TV Show, 2006, 178 eps (Ep. 163) (Guest)	178	(Ep. 163) Guest	8.4
2005	Hexagon 2 Quiz Parade Japanese TV Show, 2005, 247 eps (Guest)	247	Guest	8.0
2005	Goddotan Japanese TV Show, 2005, 1000 eps (Guest)	1000	Guest	0.0
2004	Run for Money Japanese TV Show, 2004, 63 eps (Ep. 7, 14, 24, 29, 31-32, 40) (Guest)	63	(Ep. 7, 14, 24, 29, 31-32, 40) Guest	8.3
2001	Matthew's Best Hit TV Japanese TV Show, 2001, 0 eps (Guest)	0	Guest	0.0
2000	Hello! Morning Japanese TV Show, 2000, 354 eps (Regular Member)	354	Regular Member	7.7
1996	Utaban Japanese TV Show, 1996, 658 eps (Guest)	658	Guest	8.6
1996	LOVE LOVE Aishiteru Japanese TV Show, 1996, 214 eps (Ep. 94, 115, 134) (Guest)	214	(Ep. 94, 115, 134) Guest	8.3
1996	King's Brunch Japanese TV Show, 1996, 1214 eps (20090418) (Guest)	1214	(20090418) Guest	0.0
1994	Tokyo Friends Park II Japanese TV Show, 1994, 0 eps (Guest)	0	Guest	0.0
1986	MUSIC STATION Japanese TV Show, 1986, 1328 eps [Performer] (Guest)	1328	[Performer] Guest	7.9
1985	Leave It to Akko! Japanese TV Show, 1985, 1400 eps (Guest)	1400	Guest	0.0
1964	Music Fair Japanese TV Show, 1964, 3000 eps (Guest)	3000	Guest	7.0
1951	Kohaku Uta Gassen Japanese TV Show, 1951, 76 eps (Ep. 49-56) (Guest)	76	(Ep. 49-56) Guest	7.6

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