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Ayumi Ishida

Born March 26, 1948. From Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan. Height 163 cm. Actor / singer. 316 credited works.

Actor from Japan

Nagasaki Prefecture
actor
singer

Ayumi Ishida, born on March 26, 1948 in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan, was an actor and singer. Education on record includes Ueno Gakuen Junior High School and High School. Recorded honors include Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (1987), Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actress (1987) and Golden Arrow Award. Ayumi Ishida was listed at 163 cm. Credited works include Blue Light Yokohama and House on Fire.

My Take

Blue Light Yokohama is one of those songs that rebuilds an entire era the second the intro starts, all neon and wet pavement and Showa-period night. Most singers would settle for being remembered for that alone. Ayumi Ishida did not. Born in Sasebo, Nagasaki in 1948, she moved from pop stardom into serious film work and, in 1987, took both the Japan Academy Prize and the Blue Ribbon Award for Best Actress for House on Fire. Crossing from hit records to the top of screen acting is a jump very few performers survive, let alone win. What gets me about her is how quiet the strength is. She is 163 cm, slight on screen, and yet she holds a frame without ever raising her voice. Singer, actress, Golden Arrow winner. The list is impressive, but it is that stillness I keep coming back to.

This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.

1. Profile

Name (English): Ayumi Ishida
Name (Japanese): いしだあゆみ
Reading: いしだあゆみ
Born: March 26, 1948
Origin: Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
Height: 163 cm
Occupation: actor / singer
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aries / Rat
Agency: * いずみたくミュージックオフィス→オールスタッフ（1962 - 1967） * 芸映プロダクション（1967 - 1973） * サンズ／渡辺プロダクション（1973 - 1979） * イザワオフィス（1979 - 2025）
Active years: 1960 - 2025

2. Background

High school: Ueno Gakuen Junior High School and High School

Awards & achievements

1987 Japan Academy Prize for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
1987 Blue Ribbon Awards for Best Actress
Golden Arrow Award

3. Relationships

Spouse: 萩原健一（1980 - 1984）

4. Works & records

Works summary

Appearances: 316 (1964–2026)
By year: 1964: 16, 1965: 14, 1966: 7, 1967: 10, 1968: 8, 1969: 9, 1970: 7, 1971: 6, 1972: 7, 1973: 10, 1974: 8, 1975: 5, 1976: 4, 1977: 8, 1978: 7, 1979: 10, 1980: 6, 1981: 7, 1982: 6, 1983: 9, 1984: 4, 1985: 7, 1986: 6, 1987: 2, 1988: 2, 1989: 5, 1990: 3, 1991: 3, 1992: 4, 1993: 4, 1994: 3, 1995: 4, 1996: 2, 1997: 2, 1998: 3, 1999: 2, 2000: 4, 2001: 6, 2002: 8, 2003: 6, 2004: 5, 2005: 3, 2006: 5, 2007: 4, 2008: 2, 2009: 2, 2010: 2, 2011: 6, 2013: 5, 2014: 3, 2015: 2, 2017: 2, 2019: 1, 2022: 3, 2024: 2, 2026: 1
Debut work: 七人の孫

Filmography / notable works

Category	Title
Notable work	Blue Light Yokohama
Notable work	House on Fire

5. Links

Official sitehttps://izawaoffice.jp/artist/ishida.php
Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayumi%20Ishida%20(actress)
Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%81%84%E3%81%97%E3%81%A0%E3%81%82%E3%82%86%E3%81%BF
Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1054601

6. About this entry

Frequently asked questions

When was Ayumi Ishida born?

Born March 26, 1948.

Where was Ayumi Ishida from?

Ayumi Ishida was from Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan.

What did Ayumi Ishida do?

Ayumi Ishida worked as actor, singer.

How tall was Ayumi Ishida?

Ayumi Ishida was 163 cm.

What agency was Ayumi Ishida with?

Ayumi Ishida was with イザワオフィス.

When was Ayumi Ishida active?

1960 - 2025.

What was Ayumi Ishida known for?

Notable works include Blue Light Yokohama, House on Fire.

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