In today’s time, there are many people who have forgotten the name Shiho Wakabayashi, but many years ago, she was a prominent figure in the Japanese entertainment industry, known for her talent and beauty. This girl is named Shiho Wakabayashi.
Shiho Wakabayashi was born on September 6, 1971, in Tokyo, Japan. The films associated with the name Shiho Wakabayashi include titles like “Eiji” (1999), “Niji no Misaki” (1999), and “Harikomi” (2001).
In 1983, while she was in the sixth grade of elementary school, Shiho Wakabayashi won a talent contest held by the Nippon television network. In 1984, she also won a modeling competition for Revlon Aquamarine Image Girl, officially stepping into the world of entertainment.
Shiho Wakabayashi shining in the spotlight
In February 1985, Shiho Wakabayashi made her debut as a singer with the song “Telephone Kiss.”
With her beautiful face and charming smile, Shiho Wakabayashi garnered much admiration from fans and left a significant mark in both the music and acting fields. The media and fans affectionately referred to her as the “Japanese goddess.”
However, the glamorous life of this idol was not without its challenges. In 1997, Shiho Wakabayashi collaborated with a famous director in the showbiz industry. She was invited to a private residence for training. Although she was still young, she realized that being surrounded by such talented actors made her hesitant to seize opportunities. Despite this, at that time, she was deemed a potential star in the industry, so Shiho Wakabayashi did not dare to take a step back. Looking back, she considers this a wrong decision in her career.
Shiho Wakabayashi was once a symbol of beauty in the industry, but she was also a victim of harassment. She revealed that she had been harassed three times. Even though she faced such challenges, Shiho Wakabayashi did not dare to speak out about the individuals involved.
After the incidents, Shiho Wakabayashi withdrew from the spotlight for a long period.
By 2001, Shiho Wakabayashi had unintentionally witnessed a tragic event that led to her mental health deteriorating. At that time, she had decided to suspend her activities.
After many years of rest, she signed a contract with Sun Music and returned to the entertainment industry. However, in August 2008, she faced another mental health crisis when her friend, actor Kanasugi Taro, suffered an accident and passed away.
With these events, Shiho Wakabayashi completely withdrew from showbiz. The entertainment industry had lost a beautiful and talented star.
On March 12 recently, Shiho Wakabayashi revealed her current state after many years of silence on her personal page.
Shiho Wakabayashi stated: “I have said before that ‘I won’t hide anything, but sometimes people don’t know.’ At this moment, I am living a life unlike what anyone might imagine. I am living with the support of the community around me, especially at the end of last year. I am currently living in a special place (which I will keep secret as I don’t want to disturb those who live together).”
Immediately after that, this article received various comments with opposing views. Shiho Wakabayashi then held a live broadcast.
She said, “When reflecting on the feelings of the people around me and those who have supported me, I feel like I have something I want to know,” adding, “I think I have to answer questions from everyone,” to explain the reasons behind her current situation.
Shiho Wakabayashi in the present
She also mentioned, “Regarding the basic needs, I am currently receiving support from the community since around last October.” According to Shiho Wakabayashi, she shared this with one magazine but has not yet published the article. She expressed: “I find it hard to deal with the idea of saying it out loud.”
“Not everyone must speak badly about me. Among thousands of comments, only about ten people have said something that makes my heart ache,” she stated with tears in her eyes.
“I don’t have to be like everyone else, and I feel grateful for what I have. I truly feel lost. I feel lost but I am living in the present,” she shared.
