Nicole Abe
Nicole Abe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993 Philippines |
| Occupation | Fashion model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Modeling for Ranzuki and Happie Nuts magazines |
is a Japanese gyaru fashion model who appeared in the Ranzuki magazine from 2008 to 2011 and has been featured in Happie Nuts since 2011. She also contributed content to Ranzuki during her tenure.
Early life and education
Abe was born in the Philippines to a Filipino mother and a Japanese father, acquiring Japanese citizenship through her paternal lineage. Her family relocated to Japan when she was five years old. At first, she was not fluent in Japanese, and over time, her skills in English and Tagalog diminished. Her early education included nursery school in Niigata Prefecture, followed by two years of elementary school in Gunma Prefecture, before transferring to a school in Chiba Prefecture prior to starting fourth grade.
Modeling career
Abe launched her modeling career during her third year of junior high school with the gyaru publication Ranzuki, making her first appearance in the June 2008 edition. She holds the distinction of being the youngest model to debut in Ranzuki and emerged as one of its most prominent and influential figures over a period exceeding three years, participating in 16 issues. After departing from Ranzuki in November 2011, she transitioned to the widely-read gyaru magazine Happie Nuts, beginning with the December issue, where she was recognized as a youthful leading figure.
Throughout her career, Abe has been affiliated with multiple gyaru fashion labels such as Diamond Puff, Lis Liza Doll, the yukata brand Koibana, and Candy Magic, a brand specializing in colored contact lenses.