Riko Nakazono_Headshot by Alan Howard

My Journey.

I was born and raised in Osaka, Japan.
My first child dream was to be a gymnastic Olympian.
Shortly after I fall in love with dancing when I was six.
I danced all evening after school and weekends.
I wanted to be Beyoncé's dancer for 4 years.
My mum took me to see the musical "Sound Of Musical”,
and I thought "That's what I want to do!"
Watched every single clips of Broadway musicals on YouTube.
Did some shows in Japan.
Moved to New York City.
Graduated from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
Encountered physical/device theatre. Absolutely love it.
Did some shows in NYC.
Got an offer on a cruise ship.
Traveled all over the world while performing.
My perspective of the world was changed.
Moved to London because I love British plays.
Met a great community in London.
Made a West End debut.
Pandemic.
Watched all Hitchcock films.
Has started acting in films.

Looking forward to collaborating with more fellow artists and making magic.