Namie Amuro, born on September 20, 1977, in Naha, Okinawa, Japan, is a celebrated Japanese singer, fashion model, dancer, businesswoman, and actress. Her mother, Emiko Taira, raised her three children alone after Amuro’s father left the family when Namie was just four years old. Though she initially had no plans of entering the music industry, her talents were discovered by Masayuki Makino, the founder of Okinawa Actors School. He offered her a place at the school after recognizing her potential.
After two years of training, Amuro was selected to join the idol group Super Monkey’s, which included members Anna Makino, Minako Ameku, Hisako Arakaki, and Nanako Takushi. Although the group initially struggled to gain mainstream attention, Amuro’s growing popularity led to a rebranding as “Namie Amuro with Super Monkey’s.” She also appeared in television programs and small film roles during this period, enhancing her public profile.
The group's fortunes improved significantly with the release of the single “Try Me” on January 25, 1995. Produced by Italian Eurobeat producer Dave Rodgers and Japanese businessman Max Matsuura, the song peaked at number 8 on the Oricon Singles Chart and remained in the top 200 for 25 weeks. Despite the success, the other members of Super Monkey’s departed to form the group MAX under the Avex Trax label. Meanwhile, Namie Amuro released two solo singles under Toshiba-EMI before officially transitioning to Avex Trax.
At Avex Trax, Amuro collaborated with renowned Japanese producer Tetsuya Komuro. On October 25, 1995, she released her first solo single with the label, “Body Feels EXIT.” The track was a commercial hit, selling over 881,000 copies and solidifying her status as a solo artist. That same year, she received the prestigious Golden Arrow Award, recognizing her significant impact on the Japanese music scene.
| Birth Date: | 20 Sep, 1977 |
| Age: | 42 yrs |
| Occupations: | Actor Singer Model Record producer Dancer |
| Citizenship: | Japan |
| Birth Place: | Naha |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | Japanese singer (1977-) |
