, is a Japanese actress and YouTuber. She is a former second generation member of the idol girl group Nogizaka46, and a regular model for the fashion magazine ar.
Life and career
On March 28, 2013, Hori successfully auditioned for the second generation of Nogizaka46, debuting in the theater play 16-nin no Principal Deux, which showcased the newly added second generation members. Hori was chosen as the center for the group's seventh single "Barrette" and has been a core member of the group since.“乃木坂46新選抜メンバー発表、センターは2期生・堀未央奈”. ナタリー (ナターシャ). She continues to be active as an idol and on various television programs.“第157回 2016.4.3.O.A.”.乃木坂46の「の」(文化放送).(2016-4-10)“乃木坂46堀未央奈・欅坂46菅井友香ら、初の試みに挑戦”.モデルプレス (ネットネイティブ).(2017-3-27)
In 2019, Hori debuted as a film actress in a leading role in the film Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets Boy, an adaptation of Miki Aihara's manga Hot Gimmick, playing the role of Hatsumi Narita. Her performance won the Asian New Talent Award - Best Actress category at the Shanghai International Film Festival that year.
On November 27, 2020, Hori released her solo song , and announced her graduation.
Discography Singles with Nogizaka46
Year No. Title Role Notes 2013 7 "Barrette" A-side, center First single to participate; Also sang on "Tsuki no Ōkisa" and "Sonna Baka na…" 2014 8 "Kizuitara Kataomoi" A-side Also sang on "Romance no Start", "Toiki no Method" and "Dankeschön" 9 "Natsu no Free & Easy" A-side Also sang on "Nani mo Dekizu ni Soba ni Iru" and "Mukuchi na Lion" 10 "Nandome no Aozora ka?" A-side Also sang on "Korogatta Kane o Narase!" and "Watashi, Okiru" 2015 11 "Inochi wa Utsukushii" A-side Also sang on "Arakajime Katarareru Romance" 12 "Taiyō Nokku" B-side Do not sing on title track. Sang on "Wakaregiwa, Motto Suki ni Naru" as Under Member 13 "Ima, Hanashitai Dareka ga Iru" B-side Do not sing on title track. Sang on "Shitto no Kenri" as Under Member and "Otona e no Chikamichi" 2016 14 "Harujion ga Sakukoro" A-side Also sang on "Harukanaru Bhutan" 15 "Hadashi de Summer" A-side Also sang on "Boku Dake no Hikari" 16 "Sayonara no Imi" A-side Also sang on "Kodoku na Aozora", "Ano Kyōshitsu" and "Kimi ni Okuru Hana ga Nai" 2017 17 "Influencer" A-side Also sang on "Atarisawari no Nai Hanashi" 18 "Nigemizu" A-side Also sang on "Onna wa Hitori ja Nemurenai", "Hito Natsu no Nagasa Yori…", "Live Kami" as 2nd Generation member and "Naitatte Iijanaika?" 19 "Itsuka Dekiru kara Kyō Dekiru" A-side Also sang on "Fuminshō" 2018 20 "Synchronicity" A-side Also sang on "Scoutman" as 2nd Generation member 21 "Jikochū de Ikō!" A-side Also sang on "Anna ni Sukidatta no ni…" 22 "Kaerimichi wa Tōmawari Shitaku Naru" A-side Also sang on "Caravan wa Nemuranai" 2019 23 "Sing Out!" A-side Also sang on "Am I Loving" 24 "Yoake Made Tsuyogaranakutemoii" A-side Also sang on "Boku no Koto, Shitteru?", "Romendensha no Machi" and "Boku no Omoikomi" 2020 25 "Shiawase no Hogoshoku" A-side Also sang on "Anastasia" as 2nd Generation member — "Sekaijū no Rinjin yo" — Charity song during the COVID-19 pandemic — "Route 246" — 2021 26 "Boku wa Boku o Suki ni Naru" A-side Last single to participate; Also sang on "Ashita ga Aru Riyū", "Wilderness World" and "Tsumetai Mizu no Naka" which was her graduation song.
Albums with Nogizaka46
Year No. Title Participated song 2015 1 Tōmei na Iro "Boku ga Iru Basho" "Nazo no Rakugaki" 2016 2 Sorezore no Isu "Kikkake" "Taiyō ni Kudokarete" "Threefold Choice" "Kakikōri no Kataomoi" 2017 3 Umarete Kara Hajimete Mita Yume "Skydiving" "Settei Ondo" "Watabokori" 2019 4 Ima ga Omoide ni Naru made "Arigachi na Ren'ai" "Gorgonzola"
Other featured songs
Year Artist Title Albums / Singles 2017 AKB48 "Dare no Koto o Ichiban Aishiteru" "Shoot Sign" 2018 "Kokkyo no Nai Jidai" "Jabaja" 2019 "Hitsuzensei" "Jiwaru Days"
Filmography
Films +YearTitleRoleNotes2019Hot Gimmick: Girl Meets BoyHatsumi NaritaLead role2025Suicide Notes Laid on the TableTsubaki HimeyamaThe Man Who Failed to DieNozomi Takeshita2027The Gate of MurderRieko Teraoka
Television +YearTitleRoleNotes 2022 Fishbowl Wives Accomplishment of Fudanshi BartenderYuri Hokuto
Theater +YearTitleRoleNotes2015JoshirakuGankyō Kurubiyutei2017AsahinaguNene Ichidō
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