Layla Shibata

Layla Shibata (born January 12, 1984) is a Japanese-born Australian singer and actress. Born and raised in, , she was discovered by Japanese record producer Gabby Sanada and musician who invited her to Japan to record demo tapes. She released her debut rock-influenced studio album, My Life Was Protect in January 1996. She became further well known with the single "Tiger". Shibata left Japan in November 1998 to pursue an international career. After one year struggling in, she met Australian record producer , who produced her first international country rock album, Royality (2000). Released in 11 countries, it became the best-selling album by an Asian artist outside Asia. The metal-influenced Rush (2004) spawned three Australian number one singles–"He's Melted", "Surprise Honey (Let's Get It On)", and "Silver Treassure".