Aya Matsuura

Japanese pop singer Aya Matsuura began her career in 2001 after successfully auditioning for producer/pop Svengali Tsunku's stable of female singers, known as Hello! Project. Initially performing as a solo artist, Matsuura has also performed in a number of groups with other Hello! Project singers as well as developing a career as an actress and radio and TV personality. Despite never achieving a number one hit in the Japanese Oricon charts, Matsuura was a consistent feature near the top of the charts, with a run of 17 Top Ten singles starting with her debut, "Dokki Doki! Love ...