He made his debut as a child actor in 1974.
In 1987, he came into the spotlight with the premiere of the musical "Les Miserables," and has since appeared in over 1,000 shows.
They were selected as one of the best cast members in the world and performed at a concert hosted by the British Royal Family. The world's best cast album in which they participated won a Grammy Award in the United States, earning them international acclaim.
The range of works ranges from musicals to straight plays, including "West Side Story," "Mokuami Opera," "Hungry Straits," "Billy Elliot," "Endless SHOCK," "A Knight's Tale," and "Mary Poppins."
She is also active in a wide range of fields as an actress and singer, performing in concerts, releasing albums, and dubbing the films "Beauty and the Beast," "Mary Poppins Returns," and "The Sound of Music."
She has received numerous awards, including the Minister of Education's Art Encouragement Prize for New Artists, the Kinokuniya Theater Award Individual Award, and the Yomiuri Theater Award Outstanding Actress Award.
Professor at Osaka University of Arts.
In 2024, to celebrate her 50th anniversary since her debut, she will release the official Disney cover album "Shimada Kaho Sings Disney."
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