Maeda Beverly
Overview
前田美波里
8 Aug 1948
Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
Mike Maki
Born to an American father and Japanese mother. The name "Beverly" is from her paternal grandmother. Studied ballet as a child.
Joined Toho after placing in a music competition, and made her film debut in 1964.
In 1966 at age 18 she became the face of Shiseido Cosmetics.
Married fellow singer Mike Maki in 1968 and traveled with him to the United States. Their busy touring schedule strained their relationship and they divorced in 1976. Maeda returned to Japan.
Maeda practiced dancing for 3 months to land the role of Sheila in the Japanese stage production of A Chorus Line in 1979. She followed up with appearances in Gone with the Wind, West Side Story, Cabaret, Les Miserables and Mamma Mia!.
Selected Works
