is a Japanese actress, author, and singer.
Biography
Osawa was born in
Hokkaidō
is Japan's second largest island and comprises the largest and northernmost prefecture, making up its own region. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaidō from Honshu; the two islands are connected by the undersea railway Seikan Tunnel.
The la ...
, Japan. Her career began as a singer after she won the Grand Prix at the 7th HoriPro Talent Scout Caravan,
a contest that searches for the next big talent in Japan.
She released her first single in 1983. In the same year, her father died. Her mother was also in poor health and became her mother's primary caretaker until her death.
Her novel details her experiences with her mother and Japan's healthcare system. She has also given lectures on the subject.
Selected filmography
Television
*''Aoi hitomi no seiraifu'' (1984)
*''Janpuappu! Seishun'' (1986)
*''Jû yon sai no haha'' (2006)
*''Uruwashiki oni'' (2007)
*'' Mr. Brain'' (2009)
*''Kamen Rider W'' (2010)
Film
*''Jorôgumo'' (1995)
*''Lustful Revenge'' (1996)
*''School Days with a Pig'' (2008)
*''Gakudori'' (2011)
Bibliography
*''Okāsan gomenne'' (''Mom, I'm sorry'', 2003)
*''Serafimu no yoru''
Awards
*8th
Nippon Television Music Festival
was an annual music awards on the produced by Nippon Television.
Grand Prix winners
See also
*Star Tanjō!
References
* 音楽・芸能賞事典 Nichigai Associates
* 音楽・芸能賞事典 Nichigai Associates 1990/95 {{ISBN, 4- ...
, Newcomer Award
*14th
Japan Music Awards
for outstanding achievements in the Broadcast Music Producers Federation, was major music awards show held annually in Japan from 1969 to 1993. The 1988 awards ceremony was cancelled due to the deteriorating health of Emperor Shōwa.
List of Ja ...
, Newcomer Award
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25th Japan Record Awards, Newcomer Award
*16th
Shinjuku Music Festival, Silver Award
*10th
FNS Music Festival FNS may refer to:
Television
* ''Food Network Star'', an American reality television series
* ''Fox News Sunday'', an American television news show
* Fuji Network System, a Japanese television network
* ''WWE Friday Night SmackDown'', an American ...
, Rookie Award
References
External links
Profile at Horipro Square
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Japanese actresses
1966 births
Living people
Musicians from Sapporo
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