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Takako Uehara

上原多香子 / うえはら たかこ

Okinawa-born singer and actress, known as a member of Speed

January 14, 1983 (age 43) ・ Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

  • From Okinawa Prefecture
  • Singer
  • Actress

My Take

I'll be honest, I have a soft spot for the late-90s wave of Okinawa-born talent, and Takako Uehara is right at the heart of that for me. There's something about that crystal-clear vocal and the slightly girlish, open-faced charm that just disarms you, even decades later. Stepping out in front of huge crowds while still basically a kid is no small thing, and you can hear that mix of nerves and natural shine in the singing. What I respect most is the long game; she never struck me as someone chasing flash, more the quiet, keep-showing-up type who kept working as both singer and actress. I get the sense she carries that steady Okinawan backbone through whatever comes, and honestly, I find myself quietly rooting for her.

Overview

Takako Uehara is a Japanese singer and actress born on January 14, 1983, in Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture. She rose to prominence as a member of the pop group Speed, one of the best-selling girl groups in Japanese music history. Over the course of her career she has pursued work both as a solo recording artist and as an actress. She maintains an active presence on social media through her official Instagram and X accounts.

1. Profile

Name (English)
Takako Uehara
Name (Japanese)
上原多香子
Reading
うえはら たかこ
Born
January 14, 1983 (age 43)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Capricorn / Boar (I)
Origin
Tomigusuku City, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Blood type
Private
Height
Private
Agency
Private
Active years
Unknown
Occupation
Singer / Actress

2. Background

Elementary school
Private
Junior high
Private
High school
Private
University
Private
Debut
Unknown

3. Relationships

Spouse
Private
Children
Private
Parents
Private
Siblings
Private

4. Personality

Motto

Private

7. About this entry

Tags

  • From Okinawa Prefecture
  • Singer
  • Actress
Last updated
2026-06-02

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.