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Naomi Watanabe

Naomi Watanabe (渡辺 直美, Watanabe Naomi; born 23 October 1987) is a Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer. She rose to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, after which she was given the title "the Japanese Beyoncé".

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Naomi Watanabe

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Born
1987.
Nationality
Japan.
Occupation
owarai tarento, actor and fashion designer.

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Naomi Watanabe (渡辺 直美, Watanabe Naomi; born 23 October 1987) is a Japanese comedian, actress, and fashion designer. She rose to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé, after which she was given the title "the Japanese Beyoncé".

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Naomi Watanabe (born 1987) is a Japanese actor, fashion designer and owarai tarento. The actor was born in New Taipei City. Naomi Watanabe studied at Yoshimoto New Star Creation.

Languages used include English and Japanese. The actor received BBC 100 Women.

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  2. 02Archives and collections
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