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Naomi Watanabe, born on October 23, 1987 in New Taipei, Taiwan, is an owarai tarento, actor and fashion designer. That puts Naomi Watanabe at 38 years old in 2026. Listed accolades include BBC 100 Women (2024). The listed height is 158 cm.
My Take
Naomi Watanabe is, to me, far more than a comedian who once impersonated Beyonce. What I love is how she vaulted beyond the comedy box into fashion and art, reshaping each space through sheer force of personality. She owns her body and her image with a confidence that genuinely emboldens whoever is watching, and her 2024 BBC 100 Women recognition feels entirely earned. The 'Japanese Beyonce' label never seems to confine her. She makes people laugh, yes, but she also inspires through the simple act of living unapologetically, and I find that combination thrilling and rare.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Naomi Watanabe
- Name (Japanese)
- 渡辺直美
- Reading
- わたなべ なおみ
- Born
- October 23, 1987 (age 38)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rabbit
- Origin
- New Taipei, Taiwan
- Height
- 158 cm
- Occupation
- owarai tarento / actor / fashion designer
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2024 BBC 100 Women
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://naomiwatanabe-fc.com/?lang=en
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/watanabenaomi703/
- Xhttps://x.com/watanabe_naomi
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naomi%20Watanabe
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E6%B8%A1%E8%BE%BA%E7%9B%B4%E7%BE%8E
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q706671
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Naomi Watanabe born?
Born October 23, 1987 (age 38).
Where is Naomi Watanabe from?
Naomi Watanabe is from New Taipei, Taiwan.
What does Naomi Watanabe do?
Naomi Watanabe works as owarai tarento, actor, fashion designer.
How tall is Naomi Watanabe?
Naomi Watanabe is 158 cm.
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