15-yr-old model Kawaguchi picked as 'Face of the Year'

TOKYO — Haruna Kawaguchi, a 15-year-old model who has been picked as a promising artist by a popular magazine, promised to work hard on becoming a good actress during a recent event. ‘‘My dream is to become a very attractive actress,’’ said Kawaguchi, after being selected as ‘‘Face of the Year’’ by the Nikkei Trendy magazine known for its in-depth reviews of products such as digital devices and home appliances.
Kawaguchi has already been picked as a promotional girl for Mitsui Real Estate Sales Co. Her appearances in TV commercials for the company may be a gateway to success in Japan, as with such predecessors as Rie Miyazawa, Yu Aoi and Chizuru Ikewaki.