From Country Girl to CF Star, Shiho Yano Reveals Her Mother Was the Secret to Her Modeling Debut

The decisive reason model Shiho Yano came to have the profession of a model was her mother's recommendation.

In a video for the entertainment program 'Fun-Staurant' recently released through KBS WORLD TV, Shiho Yano shared the process of how she began working as a model in the past and her feelings toward her family during that process.

The Path of a Model Started by Her Mother's Recommendation

According to the conversation in the video, Shiho Yano was suggested a modeling career by her mother while growing up in the countryside. It appears her mother noticed Shiho Yano's tall height and physical proportions and recommended modeling. Shiho Yano revealed that the reason she applied for a modeling audition was a single word from her mother. In particular, she mentioned that her mother provided a lot of support for her modeling activities, and she shared her inner thoughts that she worked hard on her activities with the thought that she must also fulfill her mother's dream.

Shiho Yano, who moved to Tokyo alone at a young age to begin her career, recalled that the positive energy sent by her parents at the time was a great source of strength. She mentioned that although the process of moving to a remote area alone to work around the age of 17 was not easy, she was able to spend her time with peace of mind thanks to her parents' support.

The Success Story of a Country Girl Born from a Single CF

During her modeling career, Shiho Yano rose to the ranks of top stars by receiving great attention in Japan through a specific commercial (CF). In the video, she mentioned appearing in a Morinaga advertisement around the age of 19, explaining the background of how that advertisement became very popular, allowing her, a country girl, to establish herself as a famous model. Due to the popularity of the advertisement at the time, there was high interest in the model's identity within Japan, and this success became a decisive turning point in her career as a model.

Shiho Yano also recalled remembering being told the word 'charisma' during a time when she did not know whether she would succeed or fail as a model. A single CF became a huge hit, writing the success story of a country girl.

Full Support from Parents and Gratitude

Shiho Yano repeatedly emphasized that her success was thanks to the dedicated support of her parents. She expressed her feeling that she should be grateful because her parents made it possible. In particular, she expressed deep gratitude for the environment her parents provided, mentioning that she was able to travel abroad to Italy, France, Spain, and Austria thanks to her parents' financial support.