Chihiro Onitsuka: Biography, Facts and Career
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Chihiro Onitsuka (鬼束 ちひろ, Onitsuka Chihiro) (born October 30, 1980) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. In 2000, Onitsuka released her debut single "Shine" and gained recognition when its follow-up "Gekkou" became a hit. Insomnia, her first studio album, released in the following year, topped the Japanese Oricon charts and has sold more than a million copies. She won the prize for lyrics of the 43rd Japan Record Awards in 2001 with "Memai", one of the singles from her debut album. Onitsuka has suffered physical and mental illnesses, affecting her career. She put her recording career on hold until March 2007, after some confrontations with record labels and management during the mid-2000s. By 2019 Onitsuka had released seven studio albums, twenty singles, five compilations, and several DVDs, selling at least 4.1 million units.
Quick facts about Chihiro Onitsuka
- Full name: Chihiro Onitsuka
- Born: 1980-10-30
- Nationality: Japan
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q435525
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Who is Chihiro Onitsuka?
Chihiro Onitsuka (鬼束 ちひろ, Onitsuka Chihiro) (born October 30, 1980) is a Japanese singer-songwriter. In 2000, Onitsuka released her debut single "Shine" and gained recognition when its follow-up "Gekkou" became a hit.
What nationality is Chihiro Onitsuka?
Chihiro Onitsuka is Japan.
When was Chihiro Onitsuka born?
Chihiro Onitsuka was born on 1980-10-30.
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