Michiko Shimizu (entertainer)

Michiko Shimizu (清水 ミチコ, Shimizu Michiko, born 27 January 1960,[1] in Takayama, Gifu) is a Japanese tarento, comedian, and actress. She is also an impressionist (monomane tarento).

Michiko Shimizu
清水 ミチコ
Born (1960-01-27) 27 January 1960
Takayama, Gifu, Japanese
NationalityJapanese
Other names
  • Micchan
  • Shimichiko
EducationBunkyo University Women's College Division of Home Economics
Occupations
  • Tarento
  • comedian
  • actress
  • impressionist
Years active1983–
AgentJam House
Notable work
  • Fumio Takada no Radio Beverly Hiruzu
  • Michiko Shimizu no Micchan Impossible
Television
  • Meringue no Kimochi
  • Tokoro-san no Gakkōde wa Oshiete kurenai soko 'n Tokoro!
  • Waratte Iitomo!
  • Yume de Aetara
Height1.62 m (5 ft 4 in)
Spouse
Yukinobu Sakata
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(m. 1987)​
WebsiteOfficial website

Shimizu's real name is Michiko Sakata (坂田 美智子, Sakata Michiko, née Shimizu (清水))[2] She is represented with Jam House. Shimizu graduated from Takayama Nishi High School and Bunkyo University Women's College Division of Home Economics.

She is nicknamed Micchan (ミッちゃん) and Shimichiko (シミチコ). Shimizu's catchphrase is Rinjin wa Gei no koyashi (隣人は芸のこやし).[1]

Impressions

Filmography

Current appearances
Title Network Notes
Tokoro-san no Gakkōde wa Oshiete kurenai soko 'n Tokoro!TV Tokyo
Mōsō Nihon RyōriNHK-G
Studio Park kara konnichiwaPresenter of one of the daily specials
Meringue no KimochiNTVNarration
Himitsu no Kenmin ShowIrregular appearances
Hitachi Sekai fushigi Hakken!TBSQuasi-regular contestant

Former appearances
Year Title Network Notes
Jōdan GahōFuji TVTV debut
1986Hyōkin Yobikō
1987Waratte Iitomo!Regular; left on maternity leave from April to September 1988
Waratte Iitomo! Zōkan-gō
Waratte Iitomo! Tokudai-gō
1988Yume de Aetara
Quiz DerbyTBSGuest panelist; appeared twice
Quiz Sekai wa Show by Shōbai!!NTV
Wordsworth no BōkenFuji TV
Tensai terebi-kun WideNHK-ENarikiri Singers Corner presenter
Akashiya Mansion MonogatariFuji TV
Akashiya Uken nen Monogatari
Shijō Saikyō no Mega Hit Karaoke Best 100: Kanpeki ni Utatte 1000 Man-enTV Asahi
Super Chie MonTBS
TV Tantei-dan
Hapi furu!Fuji TV
Hi 10 Engei ParadeMBSQuasi-regular
TV o homeru YesTVNotTVRegular
TamaribaTNC

TV drama
Year Title Role Network Notes
1988Manga de Yomu MakuranosōshiNHK-G
1989Manga de Yomu Koten
Jikandesu yoTBS
Kitsui Yatsura
Heart ni Hi o tsukete!Fuji TV
Sayonara Ri KōranMasako Atsumi
1990Yonimo Kimyōna Monogatari: Saru no Te-samaShizu Ishikawa
1992Yonimo Kimyōna Monogatari: Slow Motion
1996Subarashiki Kazoku Ryokō
Iguana GirlTV Asahi
2000Okumanchōja to Kekkon suru HōhōNTV
Hamidashi Keiji Jōnetsu-keiYasuko OmoriTV Asahi
2001Chura-sanNHK
Beauty 7NTVFinal episode
2002Hagure Keiji Junjō-haChiharu ToyamaTV Asahi
Wedding Planner: Sweet DeliveryFuji TV
2003Hostess Tantei KikiippatsuTBS
2005Tiger & Dragon
Kiken na AnekiFuji TV
2006Busu no Hitomi ni KoishiteruKTV
Chibi Maruko-chanSumire SakuraFuji TV
2007Joshi-ana Icchokusen!TV Tokyo
2008Mama no KamisamaTBS
2009Chinzan Kachō no NanukakanWoman at the windowTV Asahi
2010Hagane no OnnaMariko Fujima
2012Kazoku Hakkei: Nanase, Telepathy Girl's BalladKaneko KannamiMBS
2013Kodoku no Gourmet Season 3Snack mamaTV Tokyo
AmachanMusic presenterNHKAsadora
2016Sanada MaruAsahi no kataTaiga drama
Keiji Ittetsu: Inochigake de Sōsa ni Idomu Hannin yori Shinpai-seina OtokoKazumi TangeTV Asahi

Films
Year Title Role
1988Kimurake no Hitobito
1995Hana Yori Dango
1996O Higara mo yoku GoshūshōsamaMotomiya-sensei
2001Minna no IeMieko Aonuma
Money zansu
2002Mobōhan
2006The Uchōten HotelHall announcer
Crab Goalkeeper
Otoko wa Sore o Gamandekinai
2008Hitorimake
2011Railways: Ai o Tsutae rarenai Otona-tachi e
2015When the Curtain RisesSaori's mother
2018Life in Overtime
2023The Forbidden PlaySachi Murata[9]

Animated films
Year Title Role Notes Ref
2021BelleKita[10]

Anime television
Year Title Role Network
1991Chibi Maruko-chanMomoe YamaguchiFuji TV

Dubbing
Year Title Role Notes
1999South ParkBarbra Streisand
2007Surf's UpEdna Maverick

Current appearances
Title Network
Fumio Takada no Radio Beverly HiruzuNBS

Former appearances
Year Title Network Notes
1999Onegai! DJ! Katsuya to Micchan happyi WeekendNBS
2004Michiko Shimizu no Nichiyō wa Mane yo
Hikaru Ijūin: Nichiyōbi no Himitsu KichiTBS RadioOccasional appearances as "Nichiyō Seminar" lecturer
2005Making SenseJ-WaveCo-starring with Kōki Mitani
Michiko Shimizu no Micchan ImpossibleNBS

Advertisements
Title Notes
Kobayashi Pharmaceutical Toilet Migakīna
Alico
P&G Nyūnanzai LenoirAs the voice of Kaori; Co-starring with You and Nene Otsuka
Ichibiki Kondate iroiro Miso
Tsūhan Seikatsu Catalog House advert
Yamadai New TouchRadio advert

Discography

Albums
Year Title Ref.
1987Shiawase no Kocchō
1988Easy Japanese: Michiko Shimizu no Akarui Nihongo Kōza
1989Shiawase no kodama
1990miss Voices
1992Ame to Muchi[11]
2005Uta no Album
2006Lip Service
2009Batta mon[12]
2012Michiko Shimizu Monogatari
2014Shumi no Engei

Singles
Year Title
1988"Konna Watashide yokattara"
"Fuyu no Hotel"
1992"Gekkan Myōjō Medley: Shibui-hen"
1994"Ai shita Hito wa Batsuichi"
2007"Hotto tto tto na: Mai ni chi"

Videography
Year Title
1989Shiawase no Kotchō: Visual
1991miss Voices: Kore Honbandesu ka?

DVD
Year Title
2008Live! Michiko Shimizu no Otanoshimi-kai: Lip Service
2011Live! Michiko Shimizu no Otanoshimi-kai: Batta mon
2013Watashi to iu Tanin

Bibliography
Year Title
1990Nisemono
1992Yomu ga ī wa
1994Zatsunen Joō: TV Nikki wa Yume Nikki
1995Michiko Shimizu no Kao Mane Juku: Vow Special Edition
2003Michiko Shimizu no: Kore Dare'!?
2006Watashi no 10-nen Nikki
2013Shufu to Engei

Co-authored
Year Title Notes
2007Mukatsuku Futari
2008Iratsuku Futari
2009Kamitsuku Futari
2011Tatetsuku FutariCo-written with Kōki Mitani
Nise Fūfumanzai: Warai Hito-kin 23-nen Shinrai no Radio Beverly HiruzuCo-written with Fumio Takada

Serials
Title
TV Bros "Watashi no TV Nikki"

Others
Year Title Role
1997abab phonicsChris

References
  1. "#39「清水ミチコ」ワールド". BS NTV Naoto Takenaka no Otona no Warai (in Japanese). BS Nippon. 13 Sep 2012. Archived from the original on 2016-03-07. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  2. Gendainihon Jinmei-roku 98. Nigai Associates. 1998. p. 1382.
  3. "大竹しのぶ、38年目の初ベスト＆清水ミチコ迎えコンサート". Music Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha. 26 Jun 2013. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  4. "2015年1月23日放送". Pittanko Kan Kan (in Japanese). goo TV Hōsō. 23 Jan 2015. Archived from the original on 3 May 2015. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  5. "松任谷ユーミソ".
  6. "私の元素　清水ミチコさん". Kurashi to Hoken Web.11 (in Japanese). Seimei Hoken Bunka Center. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  7. "坂本美雨のディア・フレンズ　On Air Report 2013/1/2" (in Japanese). Tokyo FM. 2 Jan 2013. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  8. "森山・清水・一青初の共演／２０日コンサート". Kagawa no News (in Japanese). Shikoku Shimbun. 5 Mar 2015. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  9. "禁じられた遊び". eiga.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  10. "森山良子、清水ミチコ、坂本冬美ら『竜とそばかすの姫』出演 歌のプロが合唱隊に". Crank-in!. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  11. "清水ミチコの試供品無料進呈" (in Japanese). Tokyo Itoi Shigesato Jimusho. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.
  12. "清水ミチコさんと、 健康ごはん。" (in Japanese). Tokyo Itoi Shigesato Jimusho. Retrieved 3 Dec 2016.

Notes
  1. Shimizu had a duet with Yano for her bonus single "Imomushi gorogoro" from the album Batta mon.
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