Mari Hanafusa

Hanafusa Mari
花總 まり
Birth nameDaigo Mariko (醍醐まり子)
Also known asHana, Fusa, Dai-chan
Born (1973-02-28) February 28, 1973
OriginTokyo, Japan
GenresMusical theatre
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Actress
Instruments
  • Violin
  • Piano
Years active1991–present
Websitewww.blooming-net.com/blooming-agency/hanafusa-mari/

Mari Hanafusa (花總 まり, Hanafusa Mari) (born February 28, 1973) is a Japanese actress and former member of the Takarazuka Revue. She held the position of Top Musumeyaku (lead female-role) in both the Snow and Cosmos troupes, holding the longest tenure in Takarazuka history at 12 years and 3 months. She’s best known for playing Empress Elisabeth of Austria in the Japan premiere of the musical Elisabeth and is currently active under Blooming Agency.