Rina Matsuno

was a Japanese singer, model, actress, and tarento who was a member of the idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku.

Career Matsuno was scouted into the entertainment industry in Tokyo in Omotesandō Avenue when she was in the first grade of elementary school. She started as an actress in 2006 in Shimokita Series and later in the same year in Yakusha Damishii. In 2007 came her big screen debut in the movie Apartment 1303. Another movie, Tōdai, followed in 2008. In 2009–2010, she was in her agency Stardust Promotion's cheerleader-themed idol group .

In February 2010, she joined the girl idol group Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku. She was also a model for , a Japanese fashion magazine for women. Matsuno was unable to perform at her group's concert the day before due to a health issue and was taking medical treatment at home in Tokyo. On February 8, early morning, her condition suddenly worsened. At around 5 am, her parents called the emergency services. She was pronounced dead at the hospital. It is presumed that she died from an illness. In her last post on Instagram on February 6, she said that she had returned from a family trip to Hakone.

Sankei Sports reported on February 10 that according to Rina Matsuno's agency (Stardust Promotion), "lethal arrhythmia" is suspected as the cause of her death. All upcoming concerts and events were cancelled, and the group went into a period of mourning with the farewell event being held on February 25.

Musical groups Mini Cheer Bears (2009–2010) Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku (2010–2017)

Filmography Films Year Title Role Source 2007 Apartment 1303 2008 Tōdai 2013 Noriko Shimamoto

TV series 2014: — a miniseries (11 episodes) starring all the members of Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku

Advertisements Year Title 2006 McDonald's Happy MealSumitomo Life "Yotsuba no Clover" 2007 Mitsubishi DelicaMisawa HomeViera

Magazines Year Title Notes Ref. 2013 Soen 2015 Regular model Rola Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku Rina Matsuno no "Mitame wa Otona Nakami wa Kodomo" Ebi Collection Vol. 8, 13, 25

Others Title Noriyuki Makihara feat. Kuro from Home Made Kazoku "Honno Sukoshidake" music video OCN Today Kyō no Bishōjo Shashin Vol. 54 Mitsukoshi Isetan Strawberry Style Book 2015