Meimi Tamura

is a Japanese actress and singer. She is a former member of the Hello! Project group Angerme. Early life and background Meimi Tamura's mother was a troupe organizer and actor in Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Her elder sister, Karen Tamura, is also an actress. Influence from her mother and sister inspired Meimi in working to become an actress. Career 2004–2010: Early acting career Tamura's first public performance took place in the Concert Tour of Japanese Enka singer Kiyoshi Hikawa, on the stage in Okinawa Convention Center March 27, 2004, as a member of the Dodonpa Kids when she was five years old.