Namie Amuro is one of the most popular and influential singers in the history of Japanese music, often referred to as the "Queen of J-Pop." She was born on September 20, 1977, in the city of Naha, Okinawa. Her mother raised her and her siblings single-handedly, without the presence of her father. When Namie was 12 years old, the founder of the Okinawa Actors School recognized her talent.
