Sana Minatozaki

Japanese singer in TWICE

Sana Minatozaki - Japanese singer in TWICE
Born

December 29th, 1996
28 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

Japan

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Born in 1996, this individual gained recognition as a singer in the popular girl group TWICE, formed through the reality show 'Sixteen' in 2015. The group quickly rose to fame, with their catchy songs and energetic performances. Since their debut, this individual contributed to numerous chart-topping hits and achieved significant commercial success in the music industry. TWICE's influence extends beyond Japan, garnering a large international fanbase and making headway in the global music scene. The artist's vocal abilities and charismatic stage presence have played a key role in the group’s popularity.

Debuted with TWICE in 2015

Contributed to hits like 'Cheer Up' and 'Fancy'

Performed at major music festivals

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