Naomi Watanabe

Naomi Watanabe is a famous comedienne, dancer, influencer and fashion designer in Japan who is often seen on TV variety shows.

Naomi gained her fame over a decade ago through her impressive imitation of Beyoncé on Japanese TV. The way she uses comedy to promote body positivity appeals to a global audience. She now appears on the cover of Vogue Japan and Elle Singapore. Being twice the size of an average Japanese woman her age, Watanabe uses her comedy and confidence to fight fat shaming and promote body positivity.

Naomi Watanabe WIKI (PROFILE)

Stage Name	Naomi Watanabe
Real Name	Naomi Watanabe
Profession	Comedian, actress, influencer and fashion designer
Birthday	October 23
Zodiac	Scorpio
Gender	Female
Birthplace	New Taipei City, Taiwan
Nationality	Japanese
Height	155cm

When she was 15, she shocked her mother and Taiwanese relatives saying she wanted to become a comedian. They urged her to go to university and get married, but she joined a training school for comedians at the age of 18.

Naomi is known for her openness, creativity, and integrity. Her Instagram page has millions of followers, and she gained great Instagram engagement, especially during the Japan lockdown.

In 2018, Watanabe joined the ranks of Time magazine’s list of the 25 most influential people on the internet. She is a brand ambassador for makeup brand Shu Uemura and has collaborated on two collections, the latest in July 2019.

Besides working on her own brand, Punyus, she also works for Thom Browne, Moschino, Nailsby Mei, and Ami Paris.

Movies

New Interpretation Records of the Three Kingdoms | Shinkaishaku Sangokushi (2020) – Diaochan
The Promised Neverland | Yakusoku no Neverland (2020) – Kurone
Sunny: Our Hearts Beat Together | Sunny: Tsuyoi Kimochi Tsuyoi Ai (2018) – Ume
The Guide: Five Stars in Kyoto The Movie | Itsutsu Boshi Tsurisuto The Movie: Kyukyoku no Kyoto Tabi Goannai Shimasu (2015) – Kyoka Takase
R100 (2013) – Queen
Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty B-class Gourmet Survival | Kureyon Shinchan: bakaumaï¼ B-kyu gurume sabaibaru!! (2013) – Beniko Shougano (voice)
Tug of War! | Tsuna Hiichatta! (2012) – Mika Fujishiro

Drama Series

Followers (Netflix / 2020) – (cameo)
Ms. Kanna! | Kanna-san! (TBS / 2017) – Kanna Suzuki
The Guide: Five Stars in Kyoto | Itsutsu Boshi Tsurisuto: Saikou no Tabi, Goannai Shimasu (YTV-NTV / 2015) – Kyoka Takase
Alimony Lawyer | Isharyo Bengoshi (NTV-YTV / 2014) – Kurumi Umemoto
The Brave Yoshihiko and Great Satan’s Castle | Yuusha Yoshihiko to Maou no Shiro (TV Tokyo / 2011) – ep.2
Deka Wanko (NTV / 2011) – Kotomi Aoki