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Naomi Watanabe, the comedian, has signed an agreement with both UTA and Brillstein Entertainment Partners to be represented in all areas.

The comedian, actor, voice actor, model, and fashion icon are seeking to broaden their presence internationally in English-speaking film, TV, comedy, and other areas by securing representation from companies based in the United States.

In 2007, Watanabe debuted as a comic in Japan and quickly gained recognition with her lip-syncing impersonations of Beyonce singing ‘Dreamgirls’ and ‘Crazy in Love.’ With her celebrity impressions demonstrating her comic and acting skills, Watanabe ultimately relocated to New York City to break into the U.S. comedy scene.

Naomi Takes America, a comedy podcast that the comedian created and hosted in 2021, was followed by a tour of seven cities.

Her first English comedy performance sold out both nights when she hosted Stand Up with Naomi Watanabe at the Gramercy Theater back in 2024.

With his strong social media presence, Watanabe has become a noteworthy influencer in the fashion and beauty arena, having signed global partnerships with brands like Adidas x Ivy Park, Gap, Savage X Fenty, Fendi, and Hugo Boss.

Watanabe is managed by Grace Chen of Graceful Media and is also represented in Japan by Yoshimoto Entertainment, where she is one of the leading celebrities.