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Michiyo Azusa was born on 4 June, 1943 in Fukuoka, Japan, is a Japanese singer and actress (1943–2020). Discover Michiyo Azusa's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?
| Popular As |
Michiyo Azusa |
| Occupation |
Actor and singer |
| Age |
77 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
4 June, 1943 |
| Birthday |
4 June |
| Birthplace |
Fukuoka, Japan |
| Date of death |
2020 |
| Died Place |
Tokyo, Japan |
| Nationality |
Japan
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She is a member of famous singer with the age 77 years old group.
Michiyo Azusa Height, Weight & Measurements
At 77 years old, Michiyo Azusa height not available right now. We will update Michiyo Azusa's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Michiyo Azusa's Husband?
Her husband is Kōji Wada
| Family |
| Parents |
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| Husband |
Kōji Wada |
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Michiyo Azusa Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Michiyo Azusa worth at the age of 77 years old? Michiyo Azusa’s income source is mostly from being a successful singer. She is from Japan. We have estimated Michiyo Azusa's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
singer |
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Michiyo Azusa (梓みちよ) (4 May 1943 - 29 January 2020) was the stage name of Michiyo Hayashi (林美千代), a Japanese singer and actresses known for her 1963 song Konichiwa Akachan, or Hello Baby.
Born in Fukuoka, Hayashi trained at the Takarazuka Music School, adopting her stage name when she started her singing career.
As well as hits like Konichiwa Akachan, Futari De Osake Wo and Merankorī, she performed in a number of musical films, including ''Dorufutzzau desu yu!
Michiyo Hayashi was born in Fukuoka on the island of Kyushu in Japan on 4 May 1943.
She went to Takarazuka Music School and from there joined Watanabe Productions, adopting the stage name Michiyo Azusa.
In 1963, Azusa released Konnichiwa Akachan, (こんにちは赤ちゃん/梓みちよ第二集), also known in English as Hello Baby.
She continued to release music for the next thirty years, using a wide range of genres, including tango and J-pop.
For example, she starred in Shūe Matsubayashi's 1964 film A Little Matchmaker, which appeared in Japan under the same name as Azusa's famous hit, Konnichiwa Akachan.
Zen'in Totsugeki of 1969, and continued to produce music into the 1990s, performing Konichiwa Akachan'' at the 1992 Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Her music spanned a wide range of styles from tango to J-pop.
Asuza married the actor Kōji Wada in April 1972.
However, their marriage did not last, due to Wada's infidelity, financial difficulties and strained relationships between Asuza and Wada's family.
They announced their divorce after one year and seven months on 4 October 1973.
Azuza remained unmarried.
Having had a hiatus lasting ten years, there was surprise in the music press when her 1974 song Futari De Osake Wo (二人でお酒を) in English Let's Drink Sake Together, won a Popular Music Award at the 16th Japan Record Awards.
In 1983, she appeared in the Japanese television drama Natsu ni Koisuru Onnatachi.
She was a frequent guest on Kōhaku Uta Gassen, appearing for the eleventh time in 1992, at which she sang Konnichiwa Akachan in honour of the composer, who had died that year.
Two years later, her song Merankorī (メランコリー), composed by Takuro Yoshida, won Best Arrangement at the 18th Japan Record Awards.
In addition to singing, Azusa also acted, appearing in musical films and on television.
She died of a heart attack aged 76 on 29 January 2020 at home in Tokyo and was posthumously awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 62nd Japan Record Awards.
Singles released under Azusa's name included:
Azusa Michiyo performed in many albums including:
Azusa has appeared in a number of compilation albums including:
Live performances that were produced as albums included:
Azusa starred in musical films including:
