Japanese celebrities Japanese celebrities Anna Umemiya (梅宮アンナ Umemiya An'na; b. August 20, 1972, Tokyo) is a Japanese television celebrity and model. She is the daughter of a Japanese father and an Italian mother. Her father Tatsuo Umemiya is an actor. ...more on Wikipedia about "Anna Umemiya"
Chieko Kawabe is a female J-Pop singer. Born on February 24 1987, she is best known for 'Be Your Girl', ending song of Elfen Lied, and 'Hoshi ni Negai Wo', ending song of Otogizoushi. Singing isn't her only talent, however, as she is starting to show a growing interest in acting. Arguably, her most notable roles have been of Sailor Moon relation. She made her debut in Winter 2001 as Sailor Mercury in the Sera Myu and continued in the role until she graduated in mid-2002. She appeared again in the Sailor Moon world as Tsukino Usagi's best friend, Osaka Naru in the 2003-2004 live action series, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon ...more on Wikipedia about "Chieko Kawabe"
A gaijin tarento (外人タレント) is a foreign celebrity ( gaijin) active exclusively or almost exclusively in Japan. The word literally means "Foreign talent" (see Tarento). Fluent in Japanese with European or other foreign looks, these actors find regular work on Japanese television. The actors are often chosen because they meet the Japanese stereotypes of foreigners ( Americans generally look rugged and have blond hair and blue eyes, or, alternatively, are of African ancestry. Gaijin tarento are seen as a curiosity by the Japanese, like a circus attraction, just as other tarento. However, the financial and other rewards can be generous. Dave Spector, the most renowned gaijin tarento says he makes more than $500,000 dollars a year. Most generally make far less, but nevertheless have relatively interesting work, gain social prominence, and make enough to maintain a middle-class lifestyle, including an apartment in Tokyo (the media capital of Japan). ...more on Wikipedia about "Gaijin tarento"
Hideki Saijō (西城 秀樹) is a Japanese singer and television celebrity most famous for singing the Japanese version of the Village People's hit song YMCA, called Young Man. Although the original version was gay-inspired, Saijō's version was intended to seriously inspire "young men". ...more on Wikipedia about "Hideki Saijo"
A Japanese idol (アイドル; aidoru) is a celebrity who achieves widespread popularity and fame in Japan largely by virtue of her looks. The term usually refers to female performers in their late teens and early twenties who are considered " kawaii" (pretty, cute) and achieve fame through publicity in the mass media ...more on Wikipedia about "Japanese idol"
The , (born 7 October 1962) and (born 23 September 1967), are Japanese celebrities. They claim to be half-sisters with different mothers. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kano sisters"
This is a list of Japanese celebrities (geinōjin, 芸能人). ...more on Wikipedia about "List of Japanese celebrities"
Razor Ramon HG (レイザーラモン HG、sometimes alternatively translated as Laser Ramon HG) is the performing name of Masaki Sumitani (住谷正樹 Sumitani Masaki), a Japanese comedian and tarento (“talent”). His act gained national attention and great popularity when featured on the Bakusho-Mondai no Bakuten! ( Daibakuten) Saturday variety show on TBS Television in Japan, in 2005. He should not be confused with American professional wrestler Scott Hall, whose use of the “Razor Ramon” stage name appears to predate Sumitani’s. ...more on Wikipedia about "Masaki Sumitani"
Masashi "Marcy" Tashiro (田代まさし Tashiro Masashi, born August 31, 1956 in Saga Prefecture, brought up in Ota, Tokyo) is a former Japanese television performer, former member of Rats & Star. He sang as a tenor vocalist in Rats & Star, appeared as a television performer in many television programs and directed a film after their breakup. ...more on Wikipedia about "Masashi Tashiro"
(Minomonta) Mino Monta (みのもんた) is a Japanese television presenter. His real name is ...more on Wikipedia about "Minomonta"
(Misaki Ito) , born May 26, 1977, is a Japanese actress, model, and celebrity. She comes from Iwaki in Fukushima Prefecture. Her real name is . ...more on Wikipedia about "Misaki Ito"
(Nanako Matsushima) (born October 13, 1973 in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese actress and model. She is mainly known outside Japan for her role in the horror film Ringu and most famous in Japan for her role in Great Teacher Onizuka Live Action. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nanako Matsushima"
Norika Fujiwara (藤原紀香 Fujiwara Norika, born June 28, 1971 in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture) is a Japanese beauty queen, model and actress. She became Miss Japan in 1992 and was an exclusive model for CanCam magazine. She has appeared in various commercials and TV series and a number of films in Japan. ...more on Wikipedia about "Norika Fujiwara"
Othello (Japanese: オセロ, osero), are a Japanese comedy duo who often appear on Japanese TV. The two members are Tomoko Nakajima (中島 知子, Nakajima Tomoko) born on 26 August 1971, and Nahomi Matsushima (松嶋 尚美, Matsushima Nahomi) born on 2 December 1971. Nakajima and Matsushima are known as black and white othello respectively, perhaps because Nakajima has a much darker skin colour than Matsushima. ...more on Wikipedia about "Osero"
Papaya Suzuki ( Japanese:パパイヤ鈴木, Papaiya Suzuki) is a Japanese celebrity most famous for his dancing and for his afro hairstyle. His real name is Hiroshi Suzuki (鈴木 寛, Suzuki Hiroshi). He was born on 29 July 1966. He originates from the city of Higashikurume in Tokyo. ...more on Wikipedia about "Papaya Suzuki"
(Rei Kikukawa) , born on February 28, 1978, is a Japanese actress, model and television presenter. She originates from Saitama, Saitama. She is well-known as an intellectual actress because she is graduated from University of Tokyo. Her agency is Oscar Promotions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rei Kikukawa"
Sanma Akashiya (明石家さんま Akashiya Sanma, born July 3, 1955 in Kushimoto, Wakayama Prefecture, raised in Nara) is a Japanese TV comedian and actor. His real name is Takafumi Sugimoto (杉本高文 Sugimoto Takafumi). ...more on Wikipedia about "Sanma Akashiya"
Sawajiri Erika (沢尻エリカ) is an actress, model and gravure idol. Debuting in 1999, she has participated in films such as " Pacchigi" and dramas such as " 1 Litre no Namida". ...more on Wikipedia about "Sawajiri Erika"
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Tamori (タモリ) is a Japanese celebrity. His real name is Morita Kazuyoshi (森田 一義). He was born on the 22 August 1945 in Fukuoka City in Fukuoka Prefecture. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tamori"
Yu Yamada (山田優 Yamada Yū, born July 5, 1984 in Okinawa, Japan) is a model, actress and TV presenter. ...more on Wikipedia about "Yu Yamada" My http://www.shortopedia.com is mine.
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