Mika Nakashima

Acting

Born February 19, 1983 · Kagoshima, Japan

Biography

Mika Nakashima (中島美嘉, Nakashima Mika, born February 19, 1983) is a Japanese singer and actress. Five of her studio albums, one of her mini-albums and one of her compilation albums have reached number one in Japan's Oricon album chart. She also embarked on an acting career, most notably as Nana Osaki in the live action film adaptations of Nana. She sold 10 million records in Japan.

Awards & recognition

47th Japan Record Awards · 2005
Japan Academy Prize — Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role · 2005
45th Japan Record Awards · 2003
44th Japan Record Awards · 2002