About Chiyoko Shimakura
Lived 1938 – 2013 (aged 75). Chiyoko Shimakura was a Japanese singer, lyricist, actor and seiyū.
(30 March 1938 – 8 November 2013) was an Enka singer and TV presenter in Japan. She was considered "the Goddess of Enka".
Career Chiyoko was born in Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo, Japan. In 1954, Chiyoko won the 1st prize of the Columbia Music Entertainment singers competition.
Charts and awards
Chart Weekly Year Chart Song Peakposition Appearances(Weeks) 1987 Japanese Singles ChartJinsei Iroiro (人生いろいろ)16 86
Award
State honors, awards and decorations
Filmography A Farewell to the Woman Called My Sister (別れの茶摘歌 姉妹篇 お姉さんと呼んだ人 Wakare no chatsumi-uta shimai-hen: Oneesan to yonda hito) (1957)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Chiyoko Shimakura?
Japanese singer and actor (1938-2013)
When was Chiyoko Shimakura born?
Chiyoko Shimakura was born on 30 March 1938 in Shinagawa.
When did Chiyoko Shimakura die?
Chiyoko Shimakura died on 8 November 2013 in Tokyo.
What was Chiyoko Shimakura's occupation?
Chiyoko Shimakura was a singer, lyricist, actor and seiyū.
What nationality was Chiyoko Shimakura?
Chiyoko Shimakura was Japanese.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Chiyoko Shimakura
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