Ogawa Saki

Ogawa Saki (小川紗季) is a former Japanese idol as an original member of S/mileage under Hello! Project. She first joined Hello! Project in 2004 as one of the first Hello Pro Egg members.
==Biography==
===Early Life===
Ogawa Saki was born on November 18, 1996 in Saitama, Japan to a couple whose names are undisclosed.
===2004-2008===
Ogawa Saki joined Hello! Project as a member of Hello Pro Egg in June, when she passed the auditions alongside 31 other girls.
In November 2005, Ogawa received a role in a musical as "Henrika" in "34 choome no kiseki" The musical ran from November to December.
In 2006, Ogawa continued her training and appeared at numerous Hello! Project concerts as a backing dancer, including the Country Musume concert "Country Musume LIVE2006 ~Shibuya des Date~".
In 2007, Ogawa was selected along with Okai Asuna to represent Hello Pro Egg in their collaboration with Kodansha's release of Mottainai Baasan Ondo. She also took part in television, "Chao.TV" (started 2007/09/02).
In November 2007, Ogawa was a part as a backing dancer for ℃-ute's "Cutie Circuit 2007 ~MAGICAL CUTIE TOUR~" concert.
===2009===
On April 4, Tsunku announced on his blog that a new group, later named "S/mileage,""エッグ新ユニット　グループ名決定！！". Hello Project Official Fanclub Web Site. 2009.05.11.Tsunku. "Ｓ/ｍｉｌｅａｇｅ 　　ユニット名　由来・意味について". Tsunku Official Blog. 2009.05.08 was in the works.Tsunku. “新ユニット” (in Japanese). Tsunku Official Blog. 2009-04-04. The members listed were Wada Ayaka, Maeda Yuuka, Fukuda Kanon and Ogawa Saki. He stated the lineup was subject to change, and that it would be their "major debut".
From November 11 to 19, Ogawa starred in Koisuru Hello Kitty alongside the other S/mileage members and Mano Erina.
===2010===
On February 18, Ogawa had her first solo event at Pacifico Heaven in Tokyo."「FC限定　スマイレージメンバーソロイベント」のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Offical Fanclub Web Site. 2010-01-08. The fanclub event was a competition with all four members to see who would fill up the most seats in order to win another solo fanclub event. Ogawa came in fourth place."FC限定「スマイレージ 小川紗季ソロイベント」のお知らせ" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Fanclub Web Site. 2010-02-22. As part of her revenge, Ogawa had her second solo event on March 31."FC限定「スマイレージ 小川紗季ソロイベント」" (in Japanese). Hello! Project Official Fanclub Web Site. After failing a second time, Ogawa had a 3rd solo event on April 30.
In April, Ogawa made her debut as a member of Oha Girl Maple, an idol unit made for the children's show Oha Suta.Ogawa Saki. “はじめまして☆” (in Japanese). Oha Girl Maple Official Blog. 2010-04-02. With the Oha Girl tradition to have a unique challenge in every line-up, Ogawa was challenged to learn baton twirling during her time in the group.
In May, Ogawa and the rest of the S/mileage members graduated from Hello Pro Egg in the spring concert.
===2011===
On August 24, it was announced that Ogawa would graduate from S/mileage and Hello! Project on August 27 at a live event for "Uchouten LOVE".Hello! Project, Tsunku, Ogawa Saki. "ハロー！プロジェクトからのお知らせ (archived)" (in Japanese). S/mileage Official Website. 2011-08-24.
Following her graduation announcement, Ogawa left Oha Girl MapleTanaka Erika. "重大発表!" (in Japanese). Oha Girl Maple Official Blog. 2011-08-24.Inoue Shiori. "みんなー！" (in Japanese). Oha Girl Maple Official Blog. 2011-08-24. and was replaced by Ikuta Erina.Oha Suta. Broadcast Date: 2011-08-25.
On August 27, Ogawa Saki graduated from S/mileage and Hello! Project and returned to being a normal girl.
===2017===
On September 14, she modeled for an autumn 2017 style article posted on the official website for the beauty salon AtoB.https://hairmake-atob.com/1857
===2018===
On February 8, she modeled for a spring 2018 style article posted on the official website for the beauty salon AtoB.http://hairmake-atob.com/2995
===2024===
On March 12, she made a guest appearance at Fukuda Kanon's 29th birthday event, titled Kannagi Maro Seitan Kinen Live ~Sound of Flower29~.https://x.com/maro_kannagi/status/1764637395444699265
==Personal Life==
==Profile==
==Publications==
===Group Photobooks===
*[2011.09.24] S/mileage ① (スマイレージ①)
==Works==
===TV Programs===
*[2007.09.02] Chao.TV (ちゃお.TV)
*[2010–2012] Hanasaka Times (花咲かタイムズ) (Disney Corner; Hanasaka Disney)
*[2010–2011] Bijo Gaku (美女学)
*[2010–2011] Oha Suta (as Oha Girl)
*[2011] S/mile Factory
*[2011] Hello Pro! TIME
===Theater===
*[2005] 34 Choume no Kiseki (34丁目の奇跡)
*[2009] Koisuru Hello Kitty
*[2010] Obaachanchi no Curry Rice ~Smile Recipe~
*[2011] Real Etude Minna no Ie
===Music Videos===
*[2009] Mano Erina - Hajimete no Keiken (はじめての経験) (as back dancer)
*[2009] Mano Erina - Sekai wa Summer Party (世界は サマー・パーティ) (as back dancer)
*[2009] Mano Erina - Kono Mune no Tokimeki wo (この胸のときめきを) (as back dancer)
*[2009] Mano Erina - Love&Peace=Paradise (Love&Peace＝パラダイス) (as back dancer)
===Commercials===
*[2011] Zombie Daisuki (ぞんびだいすき) (Nintendo DS)
===Select Concerts===
*[2007.02.10] Country Musume LIVE2006 ~Shibuya des Date~ (カントリー娘。LIVE2006～Shibuya des Date～)
*[2007.09.22] Hello Pro Egg Delivery Station! 01 (ハロプロエッグデリバリーステーション！01) (with Kikkawa You, Mori Saki, Kitahara Sayaka, Aoki Erina)
*[2007.11.21] ℃-ute Cutie Circuit 2007 ~MAGICAL CUTIE TOUR~
==Trivia==
*She was the first S/mileage member announced and the first member to graduate.
*Eats bread for breakfast.
*Has a habit of biting her under-lip.
*Was the only first generation member of S/mileage that didn't have the character "田" in her name.
*She was the only first generation member of S/mileage that wasn't in Shugo Chara Egg!. She was also the only first generation S/mileage member who didn't participate in Lilpri.
*Her favorite spot is the living room.
*She appeared as a backup dancer in the PV for Mano Erina's second major single, "Hajimete no Keiken".
*She was valued by Tsunku because of her singing abilities.
*At age 12 and five months, she is the youngest member to join S/mileage.
*She has the same last name as Morning Musume 5th generation member Ogawa Makoto, and Kobushi Factory member Ogawa Rena.
*She, along with Maeda Yuuka and Kosuga Fuyuka, are the only three members to have never been part of the group when it was renamed ANGERME. (All of them graduated in 2011 before the name change in 2014).
==Honorary Titles==
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==References==
==External Links==
*Social Media: Instagram
*S/mileage Official Website (archived)
*Official Blog (archived)
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