Miyoshi Umeki (梅木 美代志, Umeki Miyoshi; or ミヨシ・ウメキ Miyoshi Umeki, May 8, 1929 – August 28, 2007) was a Japanese American singer and actress. She was best known for being the first Asian actor to win an Academy Award for her acting debut as Katsumi in the romantic drama film Sayonara (1957). Umeki was also best known for playing Mrs. Livingston in the television series The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969-1972) and for playing Mei Li in the broadway musical Flower Drum Song, which earned her a nomination for a Tony Award. She would later reprise the role for the musical's 1961 film adaptation. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 1971년 The Pet Set에 출연했다. 1969년 The Courtship of Eddie's Father에서 Mrs. Livingston 역을 맡았다. 1963년 Burke's Law에서 Lotus Bud 역을 맡았다.