Naomi Watanabe is the biggest female comedian in Japan
The funny girl first rose to fame in 2008 for her imitation of Beyoncé singing "Dreamgirls" and "Crazy in Love," becoming known for her hilarious celebrity impersonations. But she does way more than that. She also launched her own fashion line called Punyus (loosely translated to "chubby" in English), and played the role of Mabel in Fame and Tracy Turnblad in Hairspray.
Now, Watanabe has her eyes set on the US, selling out two shows at the Gramercy Theatre for a one night only, stand-up performance – her first in New York City. For the occasion, she partnered with Thom Browne, who styled her in full custom looks just for the show!
Below, Watanabe takes PAPER behind the scenes of her special night.
Photos courtesy of Naomi Watanabe
