Ayumi Hamasaki

Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎 あゆみ, Hamasaki Ayumi, also 浜崎歩) (born October 2, 1978) is a Japanese singer-songwriter and former actress. Also called Ayu by her fans, Hamasaki has been dubbed the "Empress of Pop" due to her popularity and widespread influence in Japan. Born and raised in Fukuoka, she moved to Tokyo at fourteen to pursue a career in entertainment. In 1998, under the tutelage of Avex CEO Max Matsuura, she released a string of modestly selling s... more

Date of birth:

  • Oct 2, 1978 (age 31 years)

Place of birth:

Place Musical Career Began:

Also known as:

  • 浜崎あゆみ,
  • Ayumi Hamazaki,
  • はまさきあゆみ,
  • Hamasaki Ayumi,
  • 浜崎步,
  • はまさき あゆみ,
  • Ayu,
  • CREA
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Ayuready?

Ayuready? was a Japanese talk show that ran from 2002 to 2004 which featured Ayumi Hamasaki singing with and interviewing several other pop stars.
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