Mika Nakashima

Mika Nakashima
Mika Nakashima
中島美嘉
	Mika Nakashima at a 2024 Hong Kong concert
Born	February 19, 1983 (age 41); Hioki, Kagoshima, Japan
Other names	Nana
Occupations	Singer; actress;
Spouse	Kunihiro Shimizu (m. 2014; div. 2018) ; Isamu Umatani (m. 2023)
	Musical career
Genres	J-pop; blues; alternative rock; pop rock; jazz;
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2001–2010, 2012–present
Labels	Sony Music Associated (2002–present)
Website	www.mikanakashima.com

Mika Nakashima (中島美嘉, Nakashima Mika, born February 19, 1983) is a Japanese singer and actress. Five of her studio albums, one of her mini-albums and one of her compilation albums have reached number one in Japan's Oricon album chart. She also embarked on an acting career, most notably as Nana Osaki in the live action film adaptations of Nana.^[2] She has sold over 10 million records in Japan.

^ "MIKA NAKASHIMA – IF THE WORLD ENDS TOMORROW//". YAM Magazine. August 16, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2012.
^ Robert Michael Poole (May 22, 2009). "Tattoo you — Mika's call to arms". The Japan Times. Retrieved May 13, 2011.

[worldends-1] "MIKA NAKASHIMA – IF THE WORLD ENDS TOMORROW//". YAM Magazine. August 16, 2012. Retrieved November 2, 2012.

[JPTIMES-2] Robert Michael Poole (May 22, 2009). "Tattoo you — Mika's call to arms". The Japan Times. Retrieved May 13, 2011.

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