BIOGRAPHY

   I was born in Hiroshima, Japan and raised in South America. While in middle school and high school, I was in a swimming team. Training and competing in a series of events like inter-schools competitions, traveling for interstates competitions and international competitions.

   I was pursuing studies in Translation and Business Administration when I moved to the United States. I received the Diplome of Langue Francaise from the Alliance Francaise while living in South America.

   I graduated from Miami Dade Community College with the Associate Degree in International Relations. I continued studies in Florida International University, and received the Bachelor's degree in Economics.

   While in school, I continued modeling training, acting training, voice training and piano lessons.

   I also practice martial arts. Traditional Japanese Karate in the style of Shitoryu. I am currently training and competing.

1997 Japan Karate-Do International Championship (Gold in forms)
1997 Traditional Karate-Do International Championship (Gold in forms)
1998 Japan Karate-Do International Championship (Gold in forms)
1999 Japan Karate-Do International Championship (Gold in forms)
2000 Japan Karate-Do International Championship (Gold in forms)
2001 USA National Shitokai Karate-Do Championship (Gold in forms)

   My next goal in karate will be representing the USA team in the 4th World Shitoryu Karate Championship to be held in Russia.

   I speak English, Spanish, Japanese, French, and have proficiency in Portuguese.

   I worked in fashion shows, hair shows, film, print, infomercials, and commercials.