Shizuka Nishida

better known by her stage name Shizuka and Dream Shizuka, is a Japanese pop singer, actress, and performer. She is a former member of the groups Dream, E-girls, and Dance Earth Party and currently active as a solo artist.

Early life Shizuka was born on March 6, 1988, in Osaka Prefecture, Japan. Prior to debuting as a singer, she attended CALESS vocal and dance school.

Career

2002-2011: Dream and E-girls On July 7, 2002, Shizuka was announced as one of the new members of dream after successfully passing the audition held by Avex, joining alongside Aya Takamoto, Risa Ai, Sayaka Yamamoto, Ami Nakashima and Erie Abe.

2012-2016: Dance Earth Party and acting debut In 2014, Shizuka made her acting debut on the Nippon TV drama Koibumi Biyori (A Perfect Day for Love Letters), being the only cast member to appear in all episodes. In April 2014, she was part of the line-up from the unit Dance Earth Party, participating in the single "PEACE SUNSHINE" together with the other Dream members. She also participated in Dance Earth's project Changes.

On April 29, 2015, during the E-girls LIVE TOUR 2015 "COLORFUL WORLD" concert at Saitama Super Arena, she announced to be a fixed member of Dance Earth Party as the group's vocalist.

2017-2018: Graduation from Dream, E-girls and Dance Earth Party On June 4, 2017, she announced to be graduating from Dream and E-girls with the rebranding of the group as E.G.family after the E-girls LIVE 2017 ~E.G.EVOLUTION~ concerts in July to devote herself as a member of Dance Earth Party. On July 16, she graduated from Dream and E-girls and her stage name became Dream Shizuka.

On December 4, 2018, all Dance Earth Party members announced the group's infinite hiatus. Shizuka would continue her solo activities as Dream Shizuka. She was announced as part of the line-up for EXPG STUDIO's live event REX THE LIVE that was held on December 14 and 15. She also participated in the live event MUSIC BOX Christmas Special Night on December 19, alongside Leola and Crystal Kay.

2019-present: Solo debut with 4FEELS. and E.G.POWER to the DOME On February 6, 2019, Shizuka released the digital single "Kanashimi Kara Hajimaru Monogatari". She participated as a soloist in E.G.family's first tour E.G.POWER 2019 ~POWER to the DOME~ that went from February 22 to May 25. On May 22 in the same year, she made her solo debut with her first single "4 FEELS.". On February 19, 2020, it was announced that Shizuka would join the main cast of the upcoming Japanese production of the musical Flashdance, taking on the role of the main character's best friend and dancer "Kiki".

Discography

Singles +TitleAlbum detailsPeak positions4FEELS. Released: April 22, 2019 Label: LDH Music Formats: CD, CD/DVD15

Digital Singles

Tie-up

Filmography

TV Dramas +YearTitleRoleNetworkNotesRef.2014Koibumi Biyori / A Perfect Day for Love LettersKiyomiNTVLead role

Films

Stage

Other work

Furusato Festival Tokyo ~ A Taste of Japan's Festivals and Hometowns ~ - Japanese Festival Navigator (2018)