In 2011, Matsumura auditioned for Nogizaka46 and was chosen as one of the first generation members. Her audition song was Yui's "Feel My Soul".[3] She was chosen as one of the members performing on their debut single "Guruguru Curtain" and took the middle position for that song.[4] The single was released on February 22, 2012.[5] In April 2013, she regularly appeared on the television drama Bad Boys J with other Nogizaka46 members.[6] On March 23, 2015, she was chosen as an exclusive model for the women's fashion magazine CanCam along with former Nogizaka46 bandmate Nanami Hashimoto, who was also a first generation member.[7]
In January 2021, she and fellow Nogizaka46 member Erika Ikuta performed a cover of the song "1・2・3" by Mafumafu and Soraru; the song was used as an opening theme to the anime series Pokémon Master Journeys: The Series.[8] On April 15, 2021 Matsumura announced her graduation on her Niconico program Nama no Idol ga Suki (生のアイドルが好き).[9][10] Her graduation concert was held at the Yokohama Arena on June 22 and 23, 2021.[11] She officially graduated from the group on July 13,[12] with her posting on its official blog for the last time that day.[13] Her blog posts were deleted on August 19.[14]
She also graduated from CanCam in that magazine's October issue, which was released on August 20.[15]
On September 30, 2021, it was announced that Matsumura will become a regular model for the fashion magazine Baila in that magazine's November issue, released on October 12.[16]
On August 27, 2023, Matsumura announced her transfer from Nogizaka46, LLC to Ikushima Planning Office. Her official fanclub and B4ND (pronounced "beyond") account were launched on the same day.[17]
Igai tte iuka, Mae kara kawaii to omotteta (December 12, 2017, Shogakukan) ISBN9784096822623[46]
References
^松村 沙友理 メンバー紹介 乃木坂46公式サイト [Sayuri Matsumura, member introduction, Nogizaka46 official website]. Nogizaka46 LLC. Archived from the original on August 9, 2019. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
^松村沙友理 - Yahoo!検索(人物) [Sayuri Matsumura Profile] (in Japanese). Yahoo Japan Corporation. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
^「乃木坂46」最終オーディション取材レポート(3) [Nogizaka46 The final audition report] (in Japanese). Scramble-Egg Inc. Retrieved September 2, 2015.
^Matsumura, Sayuri (2021-07-13). "ありがとうっ(o・・o)" [Thank you (o・・o)]. Nogizaka46 Official Blog (in Japanese). Archived from the original on 2021-07-13. Retrieved 2021-07-13.
^"松村沙友理のブログクローズに関しまして" [About the closure of Sayuri Matsumura's blog]. Nogizaka46 Official Web Site (in Japanese). 2021-07-19. Archived from the original on 2021-07-24. Retrieved 2021-08-13.
^"ドラマ「体感予報」予告映像&追加キャスト 万さんは松村沙友理、夫・篤弥は水石亜飛夢" [Drama series My Personal Weatherman reveals trailer and supporting cast: Sayuri Matsumura as Man, Atomu Mizuishi as her husband, Atsuya]. Natalie (in Japanese). 2023-07-21. Retrieved 2023-10-23.