Mori Masako

Profile

 * Name: 森昌子 (もり まさこ)
 * Name (romaji): Mori Masako
 * Maiden name: 森田昌子 (もりた まさこ) / Morita Masako
 * Profession: Singer and actress
 * Birthdate: October 13, 1958
 * Birthplace: Utsunomiya, Tochigi, Japan
 * Star sign: Libra

About Masako
One of the very first modern Japanese idols. Along with Yamaguchi Momoe and Sakurada Junko, the three girls were dubbed the "Schoolgirl Trio", and dominated the JPOP music scene throughout the 1970s. In 1986, Masako married enka singer Mori Shinichi. And just like Momoe, Masako retired from music soon after the marriage to spend her time as a full-time housewife. In 2005, Masako divorced Shinichi - probably the most covered divorce of that year. In early 2006, Masako announced her return from retirement. Ironically, within a few hours after her announcement, her father passed away. On May 16, 2006, Masako made her re-debut on NHK Kayo Concert - her first public performance since her retirement. Soon after, she released her first CD in 20 years. --Groink

TV Shows

 * Okaasan, Boku ga Umarete Gomen Nasai (Fuji TV, 2007)
 * Dondo Bare (NHK, 2007)
 * Omoide Zukuri (TBS, 1981)
 * Himitsu no Deka-chan (TBS, 1981, ep3)

TV Shows Portraying Masako

 * Hitmaker Aku Yu Monogatari (NTV, 2008)