Famous and popular songs performed by actresses
Did you know that among actresses who shine in dramas and films, some also have a singer side?
You might even find that some of the songs you often listen to are surprisingly sung by these actresses.
And if one of them happens to be your favorite actress, discovering this unexpected side and charm might make you like her even more.
In this article, we’ll introduce famous and popular songs performed by actresses.
There are not only original tracks but also covers of well-known songs.
Be sure to take a peek at a new side of these actresses!
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Famous and popular songs sung by actresses (21–30)
I miss you so much it makes me want to cry.Matsushita Nao
Nao Matsushita, an actress and pianist, graduated from a music university’s piano department.
Not only is she skilled at piano, but her singing is also highly regarded.
“Nakeru hodo Aitai” (I Miss You So Much It Makes Me Cry), written and composed by Toko Furuuchi, is a track included on an album centered on vocal songs released in 2013.
Storm of empty loveMatsuyuki Yasuko
This song was the theme for the TV drama “Meitantei Hokenshitsu no Obasan” (Detective: The Lady in the School Infirmary).
Yasuko Matsuyuki had already appeared in numerous works as an actress.
She made her singing debut in 1995 with “ESP,” and “Karappo no Ai no Arashi” (Empty Storm of Love) was released in 1997 as her sixth single.
Famous and popular songs sung by actresses (31–40)
MargaretAyase Haruka
Haruka Ayase made her debut as a singer in 2006.
This is her fourth single, released in 2010.
The track was created by an all-star team including Yumi Matsutoya, Takashi Matsumoto, and Seiji Kameda.
It’s a pure love song that highlights her charming, translucent vocals.
True Love Story ~Like Love, We Are~Nakama Yukie
This song was used as the theme for the PlayStation romance game True Love Story.
It is sung by Yukie Nakama, before she became a breakout actress.
By 2015, she herself had released 11 singles.
dazzlingKamishiraishi Mone
This is a work that helps you rediscover the small “sparkles” found in everyday life.
Featured on the album “kibi,” it was released early for streaming in October 2024.
The gentle vocals and lyrics that blend tenderness, heartbreak, and positivity leave a strong impression, wrapping listeners in warmth.
It’s perfect for those moments when you’re worn out from work or love, or when you want to pause and reflect on yourself.
A song brimming with Mone Kamishiraishi’s charm—be sure to give it a listen!
Dolphin SummerKimura Yoshino
This work marks the singing debut of Yoshino Kimura, who at the time had won honors such as the Japan Academy Prize for Newcomer of the Year.
The song was used in a commercial for House “Soup Spaghetti.” In the roughly two years following her debut, she released six singles and three albums.
Let It Go ~As I Am~ (Japanese Version)Matsu Takako
This song sparked a huge craze as a Japanese-language musical number in Disney’s animated film Frozen.
She also handled the Japanese dubbing for the film as a voice actor.
Her powerful, soaring vocals heightened the film’s emotional impact even further.