Akina Nakamori
Known for Acting · 37 credits
- Born
- 1965-07-13 (age 60)
- Place of birth
- Ōta, Tokyo, Japan
- Also known as
- 나카모리 아키나
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.
Known For
TV Shows (19)
Yonimo Kimyou na Monogatari Tokubetsuhen
1990
SMAP×SMAP
1996
Furuhata Ninzaburo
1994
as 小石川ちなみ
Control - Hanzai Shinri Sousa
2011
Araiguma Calcal-dan
2025
as Vocal (voice)
Primadam
2006
as Ranko Kurahashi
Drifter's Christmas Presents
1982
Border - Criminal Psychology Investigation File
1999
as Sugishima Kirie
ファイル ボーダー
1999
Just the Way We Are
1992
as 月島カンナ
Cold Moon
1998
as 希代加
Chance
1993
as Guest Role
悪女A・B
1991
Best Friend
1987
悪女Ⅱ サンテミリオン殺人事件
1993
The Best Ten Nakamori Akina Premium BOX
2012
as Singer
The Best Ten
1978
Nakamori Akina Premium BOX Lucas ~ NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen & Let's Go Young etc.
2015
as Singer
The Best Ten
Movies (18)
Love: Starting on a Journey
1985
Best Friend
1987
Hajimemashite Nakamori Akina
1985
as Herself
世にも奇妙な物語 冬の特別編
1991
Akina East Live Index-XXIII The 8th Anniversary
as Self
Live in '88 Femme Fatale
1993
Women with Stars in Their Eyes
1993
as Kaoru
FANCLUB LIVE 「ALDEA Bar at Tokyo 2024」
2025
Tales of the Bizarre: Vol. 4
1991
AKINA NAKAMORI LIVE TOUR 2006 The Last Destination
2017
-Dream- ‘91 Akina Nakamori Special Live
1992
as Self
Nakamori Akina - Live In '87 A HUNDRED Days
1993
as Herself
Akina Milkyway '83 春の風を感じて
1983
BITTER & SWEET 1985 SUMMER TOUR
1985
Akina Nakamori Special Live 2009 Empress at Yokohama
2010
as self
NEW AKINA Étranger Akina Nakamori in Europe
1983
as Herself
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.
2025
as self
“Utahime” Akina Nakamori Parco Theater Live
2002
as Herself
About Akina Nakamori
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 198… With 37 credits spanning from 1978 to 2025, Akina Nakamori has appeared in 18 films and 19 TV shows.
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Most Popular Akina Nakamori Movies
- Love: Starting on a Journey (1985)
- Best Friend (1987)
- Hajimemashite Nakamori Akina (1985) — as Herself
- 世にも奇妙な物語 冬の特別編 (1991)
- Akina East Live Index-XXIII The 8th Anniversary — as Self
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