Quick Facts
Born:
1965-07-13
Birthplace:
Ōta, Tokyo, Japan
Credits:
36 Total Roles
Akina Nakamori
Acting
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Biography
Nakamori Akina (中森明菜) is a Japanese soloist and former idol.
Nakamori started in show business after auditioning for the talent scouting TV show Star Tanjou!. She did not clear the preliminary rounds in 1979 and 1980's contests, but won 1st place in 1981 with a record breaking score, guaranteeing her a recording contract.
She debuted as an idol in 1982 with the single slow motion, but it did not sell as planned. However, her subsequent single Shoujo A (少女A) became a huge hit, and after that she became one of the best selling artists of the 1980s.
She remained active in entertainment until 2009 when she went on an extended hiatus. She returned to entertainment in 2014, but her physical apperances were rare. After the release of her album Akina in 2017, she went on an extended hiatus again.
In August 2022, she launched her official Twitter account and announced her return to show business under a new management company. In December 2023, she opened her official YouTube account.
Nakamori started in show business after auditioning for the talent scouting TV show Star Tanjou!. She did not clear the preliminary rounds in 1979 and 1980's contests, but won 1st place in 1981 with a record breaking score, guaranteeing her a recording contract.
She debuted as an idol in 1982 with the single slow motion, but it did not sell as planned. However, her subsequent single Shoujo A (少女A) became a huge hit, and after that she became one of the best selling artists of the 1980s.
She remained active in entertainment until 2009 when she went on an extended hiatus. She returned to entertainment in 2014, but her physical apperances were rare. After the release of her album Akina in 2017, she went on an extended hiatus again.
In August 2022, she launched her official Twitter account and announced her return to show business under a new management company. In December 2023, she opened her official YouTube account.
Known For
Furuhata Ninzaburo
小石川ちなみ
Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa
Self
Love: Starting on a Journey
Self
Just the Way We Are
月島カンナ
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
Self
SMAP×SMAP
Self
Women with Stars in Their Eyes
Kaoru
Hajimemashite Nakamori Akina
Herself
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | FANCLUB LIVE 「ALDEA Bar at Tokyo 2024」 MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Araiguma Calcal-dan TV | Vocal (voice) |
| 2025 | 中森明菜プレミアムBOX ルーカス〜NHK紅白歌合戦&レッツゴーヤング etc. MOVIE | self |
| 2017 | AKINA NAKAMORI LIVE TOUR 2006 The Last Destination MOVIE | Self |
| 2015 | Nakamori Akina Premium BOX Lucas ~ NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen & Let's Go Young etc. TV | Singer |
| 2012 | The Best Ten Nakamori Akina Premium BOX TV | Singer |
| 2011 | Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa TV | Self |
| 2010 | Akina Nakamori Special Live 2009 Empress at Yokohama MOVIE | self |
| 2006 | Primadam TV | Ranko Kurahashi |
| 2002 | “Utahime” Akina Nakamori Parco Theater Live MOVIE | Herself |