Miyoshi Umeki

Miyoshi Umeki (梅木 美代志, Umeki Miyoshi, or ミヨシ・ウメキ Miyoshi Umeki, May 8, 1929 – August 28, 2007) was a Japanese-American singer and actress. Umeki was nominated for the Tony Award and Golden Globe Award and was the first East Asia-born woman to win an Academy Award for acting.

Miyoshi Umeki
梅木 美代志
Umeki in a publicity photo for Flower Drum Song (1961)
Born(1929-05-08)May 8, 1929
DiedAugust 28, 2007(2007-08-28) (aged 78)
Other namesNancy Umeki
CitizenshipJapan
USA
Occupation(s)Singer, actress
Years active1953–1972
Spouses
Frederick Winfield "Wynn" Opie
(m. 1958; div. 1967)
    Randall Firevod Hood
    (m. 1968; died 1976)
    Children1
    AwardsAcademy Award for Best Supporting Actress
    Signature (Japanese)
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