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Michiko Hamamura

b. 1938

Japanese actress

Singer Model Actor
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About Michiko Hamamura

Born 1938. Michiko Hamamura is a Japanese singer, model and actor.

is a Japanese singer and actress. She was known as the "Banana Boat Girl" after she recorded a bilingual cover of the "Banana Boat Song".

Career Her Waray Waray LP was issued on Diamond LP-1002 in 1960/1961. It was credited to Michiko Hamamura & The Bright Rhythm Boys of Tokyo. The instrumental backing was by Cesar Velasco and his Society Orchestra. The album included the Filipino folk-pop song "Waray-Waray" as title track.

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Important facts

Born
3 October 1938, Osaka Prefecture
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Singer, model, actor
Nationality
Japan

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Michiko Hamamura?

Japanese actress

When was Michiko Hamamura born?

Michiko Hamamura was born on 3 October 1938 in Osaka Prefecture.

What is Michiko Hamamura's occupation?

Michiko Hamamura is a singer, model and actor.

What nationality is Michiko Hamamura?

Michiko Hamamura is Japanese.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Michiko Hamamura

· Wikidata: Q3545928

· DBpedia: Michiko Hamamura

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