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Noriko Uemura

Voice Actor

Noriko Uemura is a Japanese performer known for acting, voice acting, and narration, hailing from Fukuoka, who voiced Curly Dadan in One Piece.

Role: Voice Actor
Nationality: Japanese
Years Active: 1982-present
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One Piece Role

Uemura voiced Curly Dadan in the Japanese-language version of One Piece, one credit within a wider career spent lending her talents to live-action roles, anime dubbing, and narration work.

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Career and Notable Roles

A Fukuoka native born July 15, 1963, Uemura has worked under the Aoni Production agency across acting, voice acting, and narration since 1982. She is married to Iriya Azuma, a producer at Toei Animation, the studio behind One Piece.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who does Noriko Uemura voice in One Piece?

Noriko Uemura voices Curly Dadan in the Japanese-language version of One Piece. It is one credit within a wider career spent on live-action roles, anime dubbing, and narration work.

Where is Noriko Uemura from?

Noriko Uemura is a Fukuoka native, born July 15, 1963. She has worked in Japanese entertainment since 1982.

What talent agency represents Noriko Uemura?

Uemura has worked under the Aoni Production agency across acting, voice acting, and narration since 1982. That representation has spanned her entire four-decade career.

Is Noriko Uemura married?

Yes, Uemura is married to Iriya Azuma, a producer at Toei Animation, the studio behind One Piece. The connection links her personal life directly to the franchise she has voiced for.

Who is Noriko Uemura?

Noriko Uemura is a Japanese performer known for acting, voice acting, and narration work. Based from Fukuoka, she has built her career since 1982 under the Aoni Production agency.

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