Japanese singer and idol: Mariko Shinoda

While most of the members of AKB48 were selected through auditions, Mariko is so far the only exception. Before joining, she worked part-time in the café on the same floor as the AKB48 theater. Having intended to audition for the group, she unfortunately had to work on the date of her audition and was thus unable to attend.

Nickname: Maririn (まりりん)
Team: A
Birthdate: 1986/03/11
Birthplace: Fukuoka, Japan
Height: 168 cm
Hobbies: Fashion
Audition song: None
Measurements: 83 - 57 - 86 cm