Momoe Yamaguchi
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Momoe Miura (Japanese: 三浦 百恵, Hepburn: Miura Momoe, born 17 January 1959), known by her maiden name Momoe Yamaguchi (Japanese: 山口 百恵, Hepburn: Yamaguchi Momoe), is a Japanese former singer, actress, and idol whose career lasted from 1972 to 1980. Often simply referred to by her given name "Momoe", Yamaguchi is one of the most successful singers in Japanese music, releasing 32 singles, including three number one hits, and 21 studio albums. She also starred in 15 feature films and several television serial dramas. At age 21, Yamaguchi retired at the height of her popularity to marry her frequent costar, Tomokazu Miura; she has never performed or made a public appearance since.[1] Therefore, she is called a legendary idol in Japan.[2]
Momoe Yamaguchi 山口 百恵 | |
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Born | (1959-01-17) 17 January 1959 (age 65) Ebisu, Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan |
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Years active | 1973 (1973)–1980 (1980) |
Agent | Horipro |
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Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Years active | 1973–1980 |
Labels | CBS Sony |