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My Take
I'll be honest, Mai Shiraishi was the kind of face that defined an entire idol era. Standing dead center in Nogizaka46, she was almost absurdly photogenic, the sort of pretty that sells out photobooks before lunch. But what keeps me interested is that she clearly wasn't content to just be the visual. After graduating in 2020 she leaned into acting, modeling, hosting, and even video content, and a girl from Gunma quietly rebuilt herself into a working adult entertainer rather than a nostalgia act. I get the sense there's a dry, level-headed person underneath that soft, dreamy image, and that little flash of steel is the most likable thing about her. Long after the chants faded, she's still here doing her own thing, and I respect that more than the symmetry.
Story
Overview
Mai Shiraishi is a Japanese singer, model, and talent born on August 20, 1992, in Gunma Prefecture. She rose to prominence as a member and center figure of the idol group Nogizaka46, whose official profile page documents her career. After graduating from the group, she expanded her activities into acting, modeling, variety television, and content creation. She is a recipient of the Noma Publishing Culture Award, reflecting recognition of her work in the photobook and publishing sphere.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Mai Shiraishi
- Name (Japanese)
- 白石麻衣
- Reading
- しらいし まい
- Born
- August 20, 1992 (age 33)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Monkey (申)
- Origin
- Gunma Prefecture, Japan
- Height
- 162 cm
- Occupation
- Singer / Model / Talent / YouTuber
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Noma Publishing Culture Award (year unknown)
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Mai Shiraishi born?
Born August 20, 1992 (age 33).
Where is Mai Shiraishi from?
Mai Shiraishi is from Gunma Prefecture, Japan.
What does Mai Shiraishi do?
Mai Shiraishi works as Singer, Model, Talent, YouTuber.
How tall is Mai Shiraishi?
Mai Shiraishi is 162 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.