Okamura Homare

Okamura Homare (岡村ほまれ) is a Japanese pop singer, dancer, actress, and model under Hello! Project as a 15th generation member of Morning Musume.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Okamura Homare was born on May 9, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan.
Prior to entering the Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition, she was a model for the girl's fashion brand JENNI from at least 2014 to 2017https://twitter.com/wota_son59/status/1142361170168254464"コーディネイトコンテスト特別賞" (in Japanese). JENNI. 2014. (Archived)"LOVE♥ピンナップガール フォトコンテスト" (in Japanese). JENNI. 2017-02-13. (Archived) and for the teen fashion brand INGNI First in 2018."舞台にモデルにレッスンに❗" (in Japanese). Tamakko Bubbles Blog. 2018-04-11. (Archived)
Okamura was also enrolled in the dance school Tamakko Bubbles, through which she was cast as a dancer in a TV commercial for the "Kotabe" souvenir by Otabe, a Kyoto confectionery company, in November 2015."京都の可愛いお土産「こたべ」ちゃんのCM..." (in Japanese). Tamakko Bubbles (via Facebook). 2015-11-09."こたべＣＭ" (in Japanese). Tube Shuu (via YouTube). 2015-11-03."こたべCMメイキング" (in Japanese). Tube Shuu (via YouTube). 2015-11-03.
From April 28 to May 6, 2018, she performed in Geo company's stage production Lovelys ~Kimi no Mayoi Michi~ in Team Yume as the character Kuno Risako.https://twitter.com/natsumikan_1011/status/968367255531737089"Lovelys" (in Japanese). Geo company. (Archived)
===2019===
On June 22, she was announced as a winner of the Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition and would join Morning Musume '19 as a 15th generation member alongside Kitagawa Rio and Yamazaki Mei."ようこそ！モーニング娘。'19 新メンバーお披露目特番！" (in Japanese). Morning Musume (via YouTube). 2019-06-22."モーニング娘。'19 第15期メンバー決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-06-22. They were introduced on stage during the Hello! Project 2019 SUMMER concert tour from July 13 and would begin performing with the group in the Morning Musume '19 Concert Tour Aki."モーニング娘。’19：15期新メンバーは3人　岡村ほまれ、北川莉央、研修生から山崎愛生が加入" (in Japanese). MANTANWEB. 2019-06-22.
On August 28, Kitagawa, Okamura, and Yamazaki held their debut fanclub event, Morning Musume '19 15ki Member FC Event, at Yamano Hall.
On August 30, it was announced that Okamura was diagnosed with an L4 lumbar facet joint injury. Due to the affected area needing two weeks of rest, she was only able to participate in the MCs of the remaining Hello! Project 2019 SUMMER concerts on August 31 and September 1."モーニング娘。'19岡村ほまれに関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2019-08-30.
On September 5, the 15th generation members began a fanclub-exclusive web talk show, titled Three stations."モーニング娘。’18 15期メンバーWebトーク「Three stations（vol.1）」！本日18時より配信♪" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2019-09-05.
===2020===
On July 10, she released her first visual photobook, Homare."岡村ほまれ(モーニング娘。'20)ファーストビジュアルフォトブック「Homare」発売決定！！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2020-05-15.
On August 6, she celebrated her 15th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '20 Okamura Homare Birthday Event with two shows at LANDMARK HALL."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「モーニング娘。'20 岡村ほまれバースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2020-07-07. In compliance with government policy, cheering, crowding, standing, and closeness in the venue were prohibited, and wearing masks were required to enter.
===2021===
On March 10, it was announced that Okamura was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss. She complained about poor health conditions in the past week and was diagnosed with sudden hearing loss after a consult with a doctor on March 9. As she would need to avoid work that involves loud sounds, she was absent from the March 14 and 21 concerts of the Hello! Project 2021 Haru "Kachou Fuugetsu" tour and from the Hello! Project Hina Fes 2021."モーニング娘。'21 岡村ほまれに関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2021-03-10. After consulting with a doctor, it was announced that she would be absent from concerts through May 30 so she can continue treatment and refrain from work that involves loud sounds."モーニング娘。'21 佐藤優樹、岡村ほまれのライヴ出演に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). 2021-04-27. She would gradually resume other activities.
On June 3, an update on Hello! Project's website announced that Okamura would be resuming activities and would perform in the upcoming Hello! Project 2021 summer tour, scheduled to start in July, since her symptoms have subsided and the doctor has given her permission to resume activities involving loud sounds."モーニング娘。'21 佐藤優樹、岡村ほまれ 今後の活動に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). 2021-06-03.
On July 28, she celebrated her 16th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '21 Okamura Homare Birthday Event with two shows at Tiara Koto."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「モーニング娘。'21 岡村ほまれバースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2021-06-18.
===2022===
On January 16, it was announced that Okamura was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. Okamura complained of abdominal pain earlier in the morning, and after consulting with a doctor, she was diagnosed with acute gastroenteritis. As result, she would be absent from Morning Musume's 70th single release event in Belle Salle Shinjuku Grand Event Hall. An antigen test was also made for precaution but the result was negative.https://twitter.com/MorningMusumeMg/status/1482525670446010368https://twitter.com/MorningMusumeMg/status/1482525812289011713
On May 9, she released her second photobook, HOMARE SEVENTEEN'S JOURNEY."モーニング娘。'22岡村ほまれフォトブック「HOMARE SEVENTEEN'S JOURNEY」発売決定！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-03-17.
On May 10, she celebrated her 17th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '22 Okamura Homare Birthday Event with two shows at Tiara Koto."★ファンクラブ会員限定イベント★「モーニング娘。'22 岡村ほまれバースデーイベント」開催決定！" (in Japanese). UP-FC. 2022-03-28.
On July 29, it was announced that Nonaka Miki, Haga Akane, Kitagawa Rio, and Okamura Homare were diagnosed with COVID-19. On July 25, Haga, Kitagawa, and Okamura were in poor health and the next day reported symptoms of fever and subsequently tested positive for the virus. Nonaka Miki tested positive twice during regular routine antigen tests and was subsequently diagnosed at the hospital. They will all focus on treatment under the guidance of local governments and public health centers. As a result, the July 30 concert of the Hello! Project 2022 Summer CITY CIRCUIT Morning Musume '22 CONCERT TOUR ~Never Been Better! Encore~ in Miyagi was cancelled."モーニング娘。'22メンバーの新型コロナウイルス感染についてのご報告" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2022-07-29.
===2023===
On February 6, Okamura announced that she would start a regular corner in Shumi No Bungu Bako magazine from March 9.Okamura Homare. "お知らせ！！ 岡村ほまれ" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 15ki Official Blog. 2023-02-06.
On April 14, she participated in M-line Special 2023 ~Magical Wish~ as a special daily guest alongside Yamazaki Mei.
On May 9, she celebrated her 18th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '23 Okamura Homare Birthday Event with two shows at Tower Hall Funabori.
On June 22, she opened an official Instagram account."モーニング娘。'23 15期メンバーオフィシャルInstagramスタート！" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-06-22.
On September 8, it was announced that Okamura was diagnosed with . She had started feeling fever symptoms two days before, and finally tested positive by antigen test. Therefore, she will be absent from Hello! Project 25th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT on September 9 and 10."モーニング娘。'23岡村ほまれ 新型コロナウイルス感染に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2023-09-08.
On December 8, she took part in Hello! Project 25 Shunnen Kinen Special FC Event Vol.4 alongside Makino Maria, Yamazaki Mei, Kawamura Ayano, Tamenaga Shion, Kudo Yume, Endo Akari, Nishida Shiori and Kubota Nanami at Yamano Hall. This event covered the 2017-2023 era of Hello! Project's history.
===2024===
On January 7, it was announced that Okamura was diagnosed with influenza. Therefore, she will be absent from the same day's Hello! Project 2024 Winter ~THREE OF US~ concert at TACHIKAWA STAGE GARDEN."モーニング娘。'24岡村ほまれ インフルエンザウイルス感染に関するお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project. 2024-01-07.
On February 1, she was revealed to be a member of the shuffle unit GOODM!X promoting the snack company and their candy brand Tsubu Gummy.https://x.com/tsubugumi_tw/status/1753193006881189923
On May 13, she celebrated her 19th birthday at a fanclub event titled Morning Musume '24 Okamura Homare Birthday Event with two shows at Hikifune Culture Center.
On June 22 and 23, she participated in a fanclub bus tour titled Morning Days Happy Holiday 15ki Member Kitagawa Rio・Okamura Homare・Yamazaki Mei Fanclub Bus Tour in Narago alongside her 15th generation mates Kitagawa Rio and Yamazaki Mei to celebrate the 5th anniversary of their addition to the group.
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Publications==
===Solo Photobooks===
*[2020.07.10] Homare
* [2022.05.09] HOMARE SEVENTEEN'S JOURNEY
==Works==
===Theater===
*[2018] Lovelys ~Kimi no Mayoi Michi~ (ラブリーズ～君の迷い道～)
=== Commercials=== 
*[2015] Otabe "Kotabe" (おたべ「こたべ」)
===TV Programs===
*[2020] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes!"
*[2021] Hello! Project presents... "Solo Fes! 2" 
===Internet===
*[2019–] Hello! Project Station
*[2019–] Upcoming
*[2019–2021] tiny tiny
*[2019–] OMAKE CHANNEL
*[2019] Hello Pro Kouhaku Taiko THE☆BATTLE 2019 
*[2020] Hello Pro ONE×ONE
* [2020] Hello Pro no Oshigoto Challenge! 2
*[2023] Hello Pro Dance Academy
===Radio===
* [2019–] Morning Musume '19 no Morning Jogakuin ~Houkago Meeting~ (モーニング娘。'19のモーニング女学院〜放課後ミーティング〜)
*[2019–] Three stations (fanclub exclusive)
==Trivia==
*She shares the same surname with former Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Okamura Rise and BEYOOOOONDS member Okamura Minami.
* She has been dancing since she was 6 years old and has learned tap dance and ballet."モー娘。15期新メンバー3人を発表　3年ぶりオーディションで2人選出、山崎は研修生から昇格" (in Japanese). Sponichi Annex. 2019-06-22."モーニング娘２年ぶり新メンバー　研修生からも昇格" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 2019-06-22.
*In the 2018 stage play Lovelys ~Kimi no Mayoi Michi~, Okamura performed in the same team as Kanemitsu Honoka, who is the older sister of Hello Pro Kenshuusei member Kanemitsu Ruru.
*When she joined Morning Musume, she said in an interview that her favorite song is "One・Two・Three" because Sayashi Riho was really cool as the center. She also stated that she desired to be able to sing well in front of large audiences."モーニング娘。'19 新メンバー最速出演 譜久村&石田と「人生Blues」初披露【アイドルもういっちょプラス #13】" (in Japanese). Mou Icchou TV (via YouTube). 2019-06-22.
*She was a fan of Hello! Project before entering the Morning Musume '19 LOVE Audition. She first learned about Hello! Project by getting hooked on watching videos of S/mileage on YouTube. After that, she started seeing ANGERME lives, but she did not have the courage to enter auditions at the time. When Morning Musume opened the audition for 15th generation members, she decided to take a chance and enter.
*She thought she had failed the audition because she made a singing mistake in the final examination.
*She loves collecting goods of the character Kokin-chan from Anpanman.Okamura Homare. "Love！ 岡村ほまれ" (in Japanese). Morning Musume 15ki Official Blog. 2019-07-22.
*She and fellow 15th generation member Yamazaki Mei are the first Morning Musume members to be born after all the original members had graduated from the group.
==References==
==External Links==
*Morning Musume Profile
*Morning Musume 15ki Official Blog
*Instagram
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