Kumiko progressed into acting, appearing in movies and television shows throughout her 20s, while continuing to be one of Japans most popular models.
She began modeling at age 6, became a teen singing idol at 14 after winning a Tokyo beauty pageant and had a series of hits and best-selling albums.
She began modeling at age 6, became a teen singing idol at 14 after winning a Tokyo beauty pageant and had a series of hits and best-selling albums.