On March 3, we learned that former Nogizaka 46 member Sayuri Matsumura (33), a TV personality popular among ocha-momenters with the nickname “Sayuringo,” has gotten married. She is also pregnant. Her agency has acknowledged the fact in an interview with this newspaper. Matsumura updated her Instagram to officially announce her marriage. [Photos] Happiness! Matsumura announced the news on Instagram with a photo of herself in a dress and holding her dog. The photo was taken at a wedding ceremony in Tokyo, and was taken at the same time with her dog. According to an interview with this newspaper, the couple is an older company employee working for a company in Tokyo. The couple has been dating for about two years before reaching the goal. According to those around her, the man is reputed to be “a stocky, bright, and gentle man with a rugged build. Her relationship with this man was revealed in a “Smart FLASH” report last May, and at the time Matsumura said of marriage, “I don’t feel like I’m at that stage at all. I’m in a mode where I want to work hard. I hope you will watch over me. The man reportedly resembles Takeshi Tomizawa (51) of the comedy duo Sandwich Man, and it became a hot topic. Matsumura is currently pregnant and has already entered the stable period. She has already reported to her agency about her double joy with congratulations. Matsumura debuted in 2012 as a first-term member of idol group Nogizaka46. She graduated from the group in July 2009. Her graduation performance at Yokohama Arena lasted for two days and was much missed by her fans. Since then, her talent as a TV personality has blossomed, especially in variety shows. She is also active as an actress, starring in TV dramas and movies. As for her ideal man, she once revealed on a love talk show in the past that he is “a prince on a white horse” or “a romantic person. According to this paper, this is the ninth marriage of a former Nogizaka member, following Nanase Nishino (31), who made her goal with actor Yuki Yamada (35) last March. On the 10th of last month, Nojo Aimi (31) announced her engagement to Kabuki actor Nakamura Hashinosuke (29). Other members who became mothers include Misae Eto (32), who married Sousuke Genda (32) of Seibu. Matsumura’s marriage and pregnancy are also expected to draw congratulations from her former friends.
