About Akemi Ishii
Born 1965. Akemi Ishii is a Japanese singer.
Akemi Ishii (; born 26 August 1965) is a Japanese singer, best known for the song "CHA-CHA-CHA".
Life and career Born in Tateyama, after graduating from high school, Ishii moved to Tokio, working in a beauty salon in Ginza and in a snack bar in Roppongi, where she was scouted by a talent agent. Put under contract in April 1986, she made her record debut four months later with "CHA-CHA-CHA", a cover of the Italo disco song with the same name by Finzy Contini. The same year, she received the Award for Best New Artist at the Japan Record Awards.
In 1990, Ishii had another major hit with "Lambada", a cover of Los Kjarkas' "Llorando se fue". The same year, she got married and retired.
Discography Studio albums Mona Lisa (Sony, 1986) Joy (Sony, 1987) Fanatique (CBS/Sony, 1988) η±εΈ―ε€ / Brazilian Night (CBS/Sony, 1990 ) Colors (Beatsista, 2011)
Donβt just read it β
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download Β· yours to keep Β· every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Akemi Ishii's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Akemi Ishii's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Akemi Ishii?
Japanese singer (1965-)
When was Akemi Ishii born?
Akemi Ishii was born on 26 August 1965 in Tateyama.
What is Akemi Ishii's occupation?
Akemi Ishii is a singer.
What nationality is Akemi Ishii?
Akemi Ishii is Japanese.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Akemi Ishii. https://biography.guide/akemi-ishii/
MLA: "Akemi Ishii." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/akemi-ishii/.
Chicago: "Akemi Ishii." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/akemi-ishii/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 Β· Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:00 UTC