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Offspring of entertainers increasingly emerging into similar jobs

TOKYO, Japan - Magazine model Imalu, the daughter of comedian and TV personality Samma Akashiya and his former wife actress Shinobu Otake, appears at an event in Tokyo in June.

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Japanese talk show "Tetsuko's Room" to mark 40th anniversary

Tetsuko Kuroyanagi (R), 82, actress and host of "Tetsuko's Room," celebrates with veteran comedians Samma Akashiya (C) and George Tokoro in Tokyo's TV Asahi on Jan. 22, 2016, during the recording of a special episode commemorating the talk show's upcoming 40th anniversary. "Tetsuko's Room," which started Feb. 2, 1976, was recognized by Guinness World Records in 2011 for achieving the most TV talk show episodes hosted by the same presenter. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Comedian Samma, actress Matsushima top celebrity poll

TOKYO, Japan - Actor and comedian Akashiya Samma (L) and actress Nanako Matsushima (R) topped the list of Japan's favorite personalities in 2000, according to a survey released Jan. 10 by the NHK Broadcasting Culture Research Institute. Samma, who is also a television host, topped the list for the third straight year and a ninth time altogether, while it was a first for Matsushima, who has drawn top ratings in her TV dramas.