Maria Anzai made her debut in 1973 with a Japanese language version of '' " Namida no Taiyō " '' , originally performed in English by Japanese singer Emy Jackson . The single sold over 500,000 copies . That same year she was nominated for '' Best Newcomer of the Year '' at the 15th Japan Record Awards , but was beaten by Junko Sakurada . She has also acted in movies and television series
15th Japan Record Awards
15th Japan Record Awards
Maria Anzai