Misa Campo: The Next Leah Dizon?

Leah Dizon promoting her single "Love Paradox" (2008)

Written by Impracticable

Ethnically Sino-Filipina-French, the American born import model Leah Dizon was met with a fair amount of success when she debuted in Japan under Victor entertainment with her cover of Minogue’s “FEVER” back in 2006, despite not being able to speak Japanese. Leah quickly learned, and she maintained multiple top 10 singles and released two albums. She drew a large and loyal group of devout followers and fans, but finally dropped off on her own accord. During her last show of her first tour, she announced that she was pregnant and married. She was quoted as saying she would be taking a “break” from the music industry. While I wish her the best of luck with her baby and husband, her presence in the Japanese Music Industry will be missed.

Hardly weeks after her departure was announced, Misa Campo announced she was planning on debuting in Japan and was signed to an unnamed Japanese record label. Misa is also Filipina, and was also a popular import model. Most and many speculate that she will be very similar to Leah Dizon, career wise. Similar to Leah when she had debuted, Misa currently has virtually no grasp on the Japanese language.

Many fans of Leah have expressed nagativism towards Misa but many others have also expressed a great interest.  Misa’s debut has not been announced by any record label, but was confirmed by Misa’s personal blog.

“I’ll be in Japan for 6 months or so, maybe longer, for hopes of trying to start a career over there. I signed a contract with an agency over there and I’m super excited!” -Misa Campo

Best wishes and all the luck in the world to you, Misa!  Also, I anticpate your return, Leah.