Lily
Lily (りりィ), born Saeko Kamata (鎌田 小恵子) on February 17, 1952, in Tenjin, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture, was a renowned Japanese singer-songwriter and actress. With a career spanning decades, she became a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, associated with the Alpha Agency. Throughout her life, Lily captivated audiences not only with her melodic voice but also with her compelling performances in numerous television dramas, films, and commercials.
Her artistic contributions left a lasting impact on Japanese pop culture, as she seamlessly blended her musical talents with her acting prowess. Lily's unique style and emotive storytelling resonated with fans, earning her a dedicated following. Sadly, she passed away on November 11, 2016, leaving behind a rich legacy of creativity and inspiration. Her work continues to be celebrated, reminding us of her significant influence in the world of entertainment.
Filmography
Feminists: What Were They Thinking?
I ? Huckabees
What Price Honesty?
What's Love Got to Do with It?
Isn't She Lovely?
Still Working 9 to 5
V/H/S/HALLOWEEN
Daydreaming So Vividly About Our Spanish Holidays
1st Kiss
Albany Road
Nine to Five
Shadows and Fog
Infinite Summer
Christmas in Rockwell
Abduction (2019)
Beautiful Girl
What We Hide
Tracks (2018)
Silk Stockings
Gilbert
Lillith
Timepiece
The Other Side of Midnight
Daughter of Darkness (1993)
Better Than Love
1000 Men and Me: The Bonnie Blue Story
My Hero
Four Cousins and a Christmas
Queen of Earth
Geylang
The Story of Ruth
Before Your Father Finds Us
Tales from Black Manor
The Edge (2025)
The Family Next Door
Tell Me Your Secrets
The Magic School Bus
I Feel Bad
Murphy Brown
Anne
Picnic at Hanging Rock
Summer of Rockets
Who Saw the Peacock Dance in the Jungle?
Alien: Earth
Paula (2023)
The Big Show Show
The One That Got Away (2024)
No Return
Dreamland
Fifteen-Love
Namaste Yoga
The Pursuit of Love
Hotel Portofino