安倍なつみ

Natsumi Abe (安倍なつみ, born 10 August, 1981, in Hokkaido Prefecture) is a Japanese singer and actress and is a former member of Morning Musume. Her nickname is Na

Natsumi Abe (安倍なつみ, born 10 August, 1981, in Hokkaido Prefecture) is a Japanese singer and actress and is a former member of Morning Musume. Her nickname is Nacci or Nacchi. Her younger sister, Asami Abe, is also a J-pop singer.

Natsumi was one of the first members of the group chosen in 1997. She was also the lead girl for many of the singles especially before Maki Goto joined, most notable in Furusato ('Hometown') where all the other girls sang harmonies/back-up only. Natsumi has had a few solo songs including the theme for a commercial she was in and Otoko Tomodachi from Morning Musume's 4th album Ikimasshoi!. She also has lead roles in Morning Musume productions like their play, Love Century and their movie, Pinch Runner. Natsumi also has done quite a bit of acting in television dramas such as Nurseman.