Rika Ishikawa (石川 梨華, Ishikawa Rika?, born January 19, 1985 in Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan), is a Japanese pop singer and TV and radio hostess, associated with the Hello! Project banner and best known as a former member of Hello! Project's mothership J-pop group, Morning Musume. She was the leader of the trio v-u-den until June, 2008. She is currently working as a soloist and a member of the group Ongaku Gatas and the duo Hangry & Angry. | Also known as: Rika-chan, Rikacchi, Charmy | Born: January 19, 1985 (1985-01-19) | Origin: Yokosuka, Kanagawa, Japan | Genres: Japanese pop | Occupations: Singer, actress | Years active: 2000–present | Labels: Zetima, Piccolo Town | Associated acts: Hangry & Angry, v-u-den, Morning usume, DEF.DIVA, Tanpopo, Ongaku Gatas, Country Musume, comoni, Romans, Morning Musume Otomegumi 3-nin Matsuri, Sexy 8, 7Air, H.P. All Stars | Website: Hello! Project.com