Mizuho ‘Mizu’ HABU, born on July 7, 1997, in Tokyo, has gracefully risen as aprominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, excelling as an idol, fashionmodel, and a pivotal member of the esteemed female idol ensemble, Sakurazaka46. With a slew of exclusive modeling titles to her name, Mizu seamlessly showcases herversatility, effortlessly navigating the realms of both music and fashion. Her journey is atestament to resilience, overcoming hurdles and imprinting an indelible mark on theindustry.

Her narrative commences with a dream sparked by the pages of the esteemed fashionmagazine 'Nicola,' kindling a fervent ambition to blossom into a model of extraordinarytalent. Undeterred by familial opposition during junior high school, Mizu's trajectory tooka transformative turn when she made her debut as an amateur fashion model, heraldingthe beginning of a remarkable odyssey.

During freshman year in high school, Mizu drew inspiration from the anime 'K-On!', propelling her towards the vibrant world of the school rock band. This experience, entailing a year of strumming the electric guitar adorned in captivating costumes,coupled with a burgeoning interest in fashion, ignited her aspirations to venture into therealms of design, hair, and makeup artistry.

Fact sheet:

• Modeling journey began at "GirlsAward 2016 SPRING/SUMMER" on April 9, 2016.
• Expanded presence as a regular on "Chokotto Yattemaasu!" (MBS Radio) from April 9, 2017.
• Career peak on October 25, 2017, leading Sakurazaka46's 5th single, "Kaze ni Fukaretemo."

Exclusive Modeling and Digital Initiatives:

• May 2018 marked a milestone as an exclusive model for "JJ" (Kobunsha).
• Embraced the digital era, initiating Sakurazaka46's first Instagram on August 19, 2021.
• Secured a regular modeling role for "CLASSY." (Kobunsha) from the October 2021 issue.

Graduation Announcement:

• August 22, 2023, Mizu announced her graduation from Sakurazaka46.
• Scheduled for November 25, 2023, during the "3rd YEAR ANNIVERSARY LIVE" at ZOZO Marine Stadium.

Musical Achievements and Subunits:

• Joined Toriizaka46 (now Sakurazaka46) in August 2015.
• Musical debut with Keyakizaka46's "Silent Majority."
• Integral part of all eight Keyakizaka46 singles as of February 2019.
• Contributed to subunits "FIVE CARDS" and "Goninbayashi".

Modeling Success:

• Modeling momentum from "GirlsAward 2016 Spring/Summer," the first to grace the runway.
• Achieved exclusive model status for "JJ" in April 2018.
• Featured on the cover of the July 2018 edition alongside Nogizaka46 member Hina Higuchi.

New Chapter Announcement:

• Embarking on a new chapter with her departure from Sakurazaka46 on November 25, 2023.
• Aligned with the group's 3rd Year Anniversary Live concert.
• Mizu's journey reflects her multifaceted talents and unwavering determination in Japanese entertainment.