- Is an Asian American civil rights activist.
- Began her career as a torch singer at The Colony in Seattle, Washington.
- Was in the original stage production of "Flower Drum Song" on Broadway. In the role of Linda Low, she is best remembered for belting out "I Enjoy Being a Girl" and "Grant Avenue". She was replaced in the movie version by Nancy Kwan.
- In 1960, Suzuki was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance category for her album "Broadway '59".
- Her original LPs are on display at the Experience Music Project in Seattle, Washington.
- Was discovered by Bing Crosby.
- During World War II, she and her family lived in the Granada War Relocation Center in Colorado.
- Studied at San Jose State University in the 1950s.
- Appeared on the cover of TIME Magazine with Miyoshi Umeki on December 22, 1958.
- Practices yoga and meditation.
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