Rie Kugimiya - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 30, 1979 |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Rie Kugimiya's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Voicing iconic tsundere characters in anime, notably Shana (Shakugan no Shana), Louise (The Familiar of Zero), Taiga Aisaka (Toradora!), and Nagi Sanzenin (Hayate the Combat Butler). |
Intro
Rie Kugimiya is a Japanese voice actress and singer, renowned for her work in anime, video games, and dubbing. She is widely recognized for voicing iconic 'tsundere' characters in popular anime series and is affectionately known as the 'Queen of Tsundere' within the anime community.
Early Life & Background
Rie Kugimiya was born on May 30, 1979, in Kumamoto, Japan. She developed an interest in performance and acting at a young age and later attended the affiliated training school of Ken Production, a leading Japanese talent agency.
Career Highlights
- Awarded Best Supporting Actress at the 3rd Seiyu Awards in 2009.
- Portrayed Alphonse Elric in both "Fullmetal Alchemist" anime series.
- Voiced Taiga Aisaka in "Toradora!" — a role for which she is especially celebrated.
- Known for her role as Shana in "Shakugan no Shana."
- Has performed theme songs and character songs for many anime series.
Trivia
- She is nicknamed 'Kugyuu' by fans.
- Her archetype roles led her to be dubbed the 'Queen of Tsundere' in anime culture.
- She is represented by Ken Production talent agency.
FAQs
People also ask
Rie Kugimiya is 46 years old.
Rie Kugimiya was born the 30 May 1979.
Kumamoto, Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 30th, 1979, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 30, 1979, Nottingham Forest secured their first European Cup title by defeating Malmö FF 1–0 in the final held at Munich's Olympiastadion. Trevor Francis scored the decisive goal, marking his European debut. This victory was notable as it was the first time an English club had won the European Cup since Liverpool's back-to-back wins in 1977 and 1978.
- Day of the week: May 30th, 1979 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
- #1 UK song: Sunday Girl by Blondie
- Popular movie: Apocalypse Now directed by Francis Ford Coppola
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