It has been announced that Manami Ono from the idol group "Hinatazaka46" will be appointed as an exclusive model for the women's fashion magazine "CanCam" (Shogakukan). She will appear in the May issue, which will go on sale on March 23rd.
Ohno is 18 years old, born on May 5th, 2007. She hails from Tokyo and joined Hinatazaka46 as a member of the 5th generation in March of last year. Immediately after joining, she made a name for herself with expressiveness beyond that of a newcomer, and was selected as the center for the group's latest 16th single, "Cliffhanger" (released in January of this year). She is highly regarded as a "promising talent" and is the group's promising new ace.
The issue includes a "Debut Special Feature," in which Ohno takes on a classic, adult ladies' style all in black. There's also a long interview titled "A 5,000-word Declaration of Determination." Ohno, who has also attracted attention for her unique word sense and ability to comment, talks extensively about her determination as an exclusive model, herself, and her endless love for Hinatazaka46, of which she was a "hardcore fan" even before joining the group.
Furthermore, she also made an unprecedented appearance in the magazine's famous "Outfit Mix and Match" project. Based on the theme "What if Hinatazaka46's Manami Ono was a corporate worker in a world where she worked multiple jobs?", she showed off a neat jacket style and a cute, feminine outfit in spring colors.
When Ohno heard about the offer to be an exclusive model, she was surprised, saying, "Me?!" When asked about her impression of the magazine, she commented, "It's the epitome of 'heart-pounding.' Hinatazaka46 also has the iconic word 'happy aura,' and CanCam is just like that. Just looking at the pages of the magazine conveys a happy atmosphere."
