Namie Amuro Japanese Singer Born 1977 in Naha
Namie Amuro · actor and singer · Japanese
Biography
Namie Amuro is a Japanese singer born on 20 September 1977 in Naha. She is a member of Super Monkey's.
Early life
She went on to study at Okinawa Actors School.
Career
Namie Amuro’s releases on record are 22 albums and 56 singles between 1994 and 2017. She released Paradise Train (1994) early on, and Just You and I (2017) is the latest entry. The style on record is pop music and rhythm and blues. Record labels on file include EMI Music Japan.
Screen work on record is limited to That's cunning shijo saidai no sakusen (1996). Work listed as notable includes Best Fiction and Past Future.
Recognition
She won an award at the Japan Record Awards.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Sam (1997 to 2002, divorced). She has one child on record.
Groups and bands
- Super Monkey's
Discography
78 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Finally | Album |
| 2017 | Just You and I | Single |
| 2016 | Dear Diary | Single |
| 2016 | Dear Diary / Fighter | Single |
| 2016 | Fighter | Single |
| 2016 | Hero | Single |
| 2016 | Mint | Single |
| 2015 | Birthday | Single |
| 2015 | Genic | Album |
| 2015 | Red Carpet | Single |
| 2014 | Ballada | Album |
| 2014 | Brighter Day | Single |
| 2014 | Tsuki | Single |
| 2013 | Big Boys Cry/Beautiful | Single |
| 2013 | Contrail | Single |
Show all 78 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Feel | Album |
| 2012 | Damage | Single |
| 2012 | Go Round | Single |
| 2012 | Uncontrolled | Album |
| 2011 | Checkmate! | Album |
| 2011 | Naked / Fight Together / Tempest | Single |
| 2011 | Sit! Stay! Wait! Down!/Love Story | Single |
| 2011 | Wonder Woman | Single |
| 2010 | Break It/Get Myself Back | Single |
| 2010 | Fake | Single |
| 2009 | Best Fiction Tour 2008–2009 | Album |
| 2009 | Past Future | Album |
| 2009 | Wild | Single |
| 2008 | 60s 70s 80s | Single |
| 2008 | Best Fiction | Album |
| 2007 | Baby Don't Cry | Single |
| 2007 | Funky Town | Single |
| 2007 | Play | Album |
| 2006 | Can't Sleep, Can't Eat, I'm Sick | Single |
| 2005 | Filmography 2001–2005 | Album |
| 2005 | Queen of Hip-Pop | Album |
| 2005 | Want Me, Want Me | Single |
| 2005 | White Light/Violet Sauce | Single |
| 2004 | Alarm | Single |
| 2004 | All for You | Single |
| 2004 | Girl Talk/The Speed Star | Single |
| 2004 | Namie Amuro So Crazy Tour Featuring Best Singles 2003–2004 | Album |
| 2003 | Put 'Em Up | Single |
| 2003 | Shine More | Single |
| 2003 | So Crazy/Come | Single |
| 2003 | Style | Album |
| 2002 | I Will | Single |
| 2002 | Love Enhanced Single Collection | Album |
| 2002 | Wishing on the Same Star | Single |
| 2001 | Lovin' It | Single |
| 2001 | Say the Word | Single |
| 2001 | Think of Me / No More Tears | Single |
| 2000 | Break the Rules | Album |
| 2000 | Genius 2000 | Album |
| 2000 | Love 2000 | Single |
| 2000 | Never End | Single |
| 2000 | Please Smile Again | Single |
| 1999 | Namie Amuro World | Album |
| 1999 | Respect the Power of Love | Single |
| 1999 | Something 'Bout the Kiss | Single |
| 1999 | Toi et Moi | Single |
| 1998 | 181920 | Album |
| 1998 | I Have Never Seen | Single |
| 1997 | Can You Celebrate? | Single |
| 1997 | Concentration 20 | Album |
| 1997 | Dreaming I Was Dreaming | Single |
| 1997 | How to Be a Girl | Single |
| 1996 | a walk in the park | Single |
| 1996 | Don't Wanna Cry | Single |
| 1996 | Sweet 19 Blues | Single |
| 1996 | Sweet 19 Blues | Album |
| 1996 | You're My Sunshine | Single |
| 1995 | Body Feels Exit | Single |
| 1995 | Chase the Chance | Single |
| 1995 | Dance Tracks Vol.1 | Album |
| 1995 | Stop the Music | Single |
| 1995 | Taiyō no Season | Single |
| 1994 | Paradise Train | Single |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Record Awards | Won |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | That's cunning shijo saidai no sakusen | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Namie Amuro?
Namie Amuro is 49 years old, born on 20 September 1977 in Naha.
What is Namie Amuro known for?
Namie Amuro is known as a member of Super Monkey's.
What is Namie Amuro’s nationality?
Namie Amuro is Japanese, born in Naha.
Who has Namie Amuro been married to?
Namie Amuro’s marriages on record are to Sam (1997 to 2002).
Has Namie Amuro won any awards?
Yes. Namie Amuro won Japan Record Awards.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q266676), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Nkjvvvvvvxxx · CC BY-SA 4.0
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