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Watanabe Naomi is kicking off the New Year looking fab! The comedian lost 20 kilograms (44 pounds) and showed off her new hairstyle courtesy of @nerohair. Watanabe writes, “Got my hair cut by @nerohair !My pose is an out-of-date Japanese backwards double peace sign but Read More …
Watanabe Naomi is an Adidas brand ambassador and the Adidas Tokyo Instagram showcased Watanabe sporting the well-known Adidas tracksuit, with matching three striped hair. Watanabe writes, “”There is no such thing as ‘impossible’. I really like the attitude of the brand and I sympathize with Read More …
Watanabe Naomi posted a message on Instagram and apologized for the inconvenience and concern for testing positive for the novel coronavirus. Watanabe wrote, “I have successfully completed home quarantine with the encouragement of many supportive comments from everyone. Thank you from the bottom of my Read More …
Yoshimoto Kogyo reported on their official website that Watanabe Naomi, who is currently active in New York, has tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Watanabe felt a slight fever after finishing work and underwent a PCR test and was diagnosed as positive. Her manager also Read More …
Watanabe Naomi moved to New York in April 2021 and while New York is her home base, she does go back and forth from Japan to the US often and giving a glimpse of her life on Instagram. In her latest Instagram photo, Watanabe Naomi Read More …
Comedian/Talent Watanabe Naomi took to Instagram Stories to show her gratitude towards Lady Gaga for inviting her to “One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga”. Watanabe said that watching the performance moved her to tears. Watanabe also said that she was Read More …
Watanabe Naomi arrived safely in New York to begin her new life and entertainment career. Watanabe has been actively going back and forth between Japan and the US for the last two years, but due to COVID-19, it had been difficult. She wrote back in Read More …
Comedian Watanabe Naomi released a statement on Thursday when she heard that the chief director of the opening and closing ceremonies for the Tokyo Olympics had wanted her to play the role as an “Olympig”. Watanabe said, “In fact, I am happy with my figure. Read More …
Watanabe Naomi announced that she will be focusing on entertainment opportunities in the the US. Watanabe posted on Instagram: I wanted to let you all know that I will be based out of the U.S. starting April! I have been working overseas before now too Read More …
Watanabe Naomi and Yuriyan Retriever have made a parody music video of Lady Gaga’s “Rain On Me with Ariana Grande” and the video has gone viral on YouTube with over 2 million views. Check it out!
With many people staying at home. Watanabe Naomi created a YouTube channel in April titled “NAOMI CLUB” which has over 590,000 subscribers while videos have ranged from 500,000 to over 2 million views. For the most part, people are enjoying time with the comedian ala Read More …
Hoshino Gen’s “Koi” is no doubt one of the most favorite songs of Japanese in last five years. Released in 2016 and featured on the very popular drama “Nigeru wa Haji da ga Yaku ni Tatsu”, it led to a dance phenomenon on YouTube (until Read More …
Comedian and fashionista Watanabe Naomi and TV host/producer (and former AKB48/HKT48 member) Sashihara Rino are starring in a new TEPCO CM. The two are discussing the importance of electricity and gas and the commercials will air in the Kanto area starting on February 3rd.
Comedian Watanabe Naomi leads the first half of 2019 for the celebrity with the most companies represented in CM’s at 13 and is in the running of becoming CM Queen. Hirose Suzu who was on top for the first half of 2017, is currently in Read More …
Watanabe Naomi shared a photo with fellow comedian Ayabe Yuji with the post “Secret night in NY”. Both currently live in New York and many commented on the photo including model ROLA who wrote: 🤣🤣🤣 View this post on Instagram Secret night in Read More …