Noriko Matsumoto

Noriko Matsumoto is a Japanese TV personality and retired idol singer. Born January 30, 1968 in Akishima, Tokyo. Her birth name is Miwako Satō (佐藤美和子). She made her debut at the age of 16 in 1984 after winning the grand prize at the 3rd Miss Seventeen Contest. She also appeared regularly on the comedy/skit program "Shimura Ken's Daijobuda'' starring Ken Shimura, which started broadcasting in 1987. In 1992, she effectively retired after getting married but has been active in the entertainment industry from time to time since the 2010s. She married Kenji Tomashino, a former Nippon Professional Baseball infielder/outfielder. She has 3 sons.