Yuri Nakamura

Japanese and Korean actress and singer known for her versatile performances in film and television.

Biographical Overview & Key Facts

Subject:: Yuri Nakamura
Role / Field:: Japanese and Korean actress and singer known for her versatile performances in film and television.
Born:: 1982-03-15
Died:: 2026-09-01
Century / Era:: 1982s Historical Era
Database Source:: 2Day Chrono-Wiki & Wikipedia CC BY-SA 4.0

Origins & Early Life

Yuri Nakamura (中村ゆり, 中村友理, Nakamura Yuri; 15 March 1982 – 1 September 2026) was a Japanese and Korean actress and singer. Her real name was Yuri Sei (成友理, Sei Yūri) or Woori Song (Korean: 성우리; RR: Seong Uri). Nakamura was born in Neyagawa, Osaka, Japan on 15 March 1982. Her father was a third-generation Zainichi Korean and her mother was Korean and held citizenship in both South Korea and Japan. Nakamura, like many other multiracial Asians, had two names: her Japanese name Yuri Sei, and her Korean name Woo-ri Song.

Career & Major Achievements

Nakamura died on 1 September 2026, at the age of 44, after battling rectal cancer. On 14 September, news of her death was provided by her agency. Nakamura passed the singing audition of Asayan in 1996. She later formed the music duo YuriMari with her friend Mari Izawa, and made her music debut in 1998 with the duo. In 1999 the duo broke up.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Later on Nakamura became an actress under the name Yuri Nakamura and acted often in films, television dramas and music videos. In 2007, she appeared in Break Through!'s sequel Pacchigi! Love & Peace as Kyonja; her performance in such became one of her more popular roles. In October 2008 Nakamura appeared in the company play 1945, which also contributed heavily to her popularity. Later in the year she won the Rookie Award of the 3rd Osaka Cinema Festival for her role in the film Pacchigi!

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1982 (1982-03-15): Birth of Yuri Nakamura — Japanese and Korean actress and singer known for her versatile performances in film and television.
1996: 1996 Milestone — Nakamura passed the singing audition of Asayan in 1996.
1998: 1998 Milestone — She later formed the music duo YuriMari with her friend Mari Izawa, and made her music debut in 1998 with the duo.
2007: 2007 Milestone — In 2007, she appeared in Break Through!
2008: 2008 Milestone — In October 2008 Nakamura appeared in the company play 1945, which also contributed heavily to her popularity.
2026 (2026-09-01): Passing & Historical Legacy — Yuri Nakamura passed away on 2026-09-01, leaving an enduring historical legacy.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yuri Nakamura

True or False: “Yuri Nakamura's primary career focus remained solely within the Japanese entertainment industry throughout her life.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): Although she was active in Japan, her background involved Korean heritage and dual naming conventions, indicating a broader cultural scope.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yuri Nakamura

Who was Yuri Nakamura and what are their primary contributions?

Japanese and Korean actress and singer known for her versatile performances in film and television. Origins & Early Life: Yuri Nakamura (中村ゆり, 中村友理, Nakamura Yuri; 15 March 1982 – 1 September 2026) was a Japanese and Korean actress and singer. Her real name was Yuri Sei (成友理, Sei Yūri) or Woori Song (Korean: 성우리; RR: Seong Uri). Nakamura was born in Neyagawa, Osaka, Japan on 15 March 1982. Her father was a third-generation Zainichi Korean and her mother was Korean and held citizenship in both South Korea and Japan. Nakamura, like many other multiracial Asians, had two names: her Japanese name Yuri Sei, and her Korean name Woo-ri Song.

When was Yuri Nakamura born and during which historical era did they live?

Yuri Nakamura was born on 1982-03-15 and passed away on 2026-09-01. For complete historical world events during this era, explore the 1982 Chrono-Archive.

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