Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵, Amuro Namie, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese singer, dancer, and former child actor/singer, who, at the height of her popularity, was referred to as the "Teen Queen " and the "Queen of Japanese pop music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of fourteen as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me ~Watashi o Shinjite~" (1995). Amuro left the group after releasing two more singles; she began a solo career with the then-small indepedent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records and starting several fashion trends. Her single "Can You Celebrate" (1997) became the Japan's biggest selling single by a solo female artist. However, in late 1997, Amuro put her career on hold to focus on her pregnancy and engagement.   Wikipedia