Oohashi Nozomi to quit showbiz

Child actor Oohashi Nozomi who shot to fame after singing the theme song of "Kake no ue no Ponyo" will quit showbiz at the end of this month as announced on 6 March. According to the theatre group which she belongs to, Oohashi made the decision to concentrate on her studies instead since she will be entering junior high in April. As a result of this, her movie "Daisuki na kutsu wo haitara" will not be screened as scheduled.

Source: Sanspo