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Japanese Entertainment News
Started by bmwracer · 25 Feb 2004 · 3,505 replies
Japanese Entertainment
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May 27, 2004
Actress Tanaka Reina (24) is to star in a Chinese TV drama. "Aigami Seikihatsu", set to air next spring, will be Tanaka's debut as a leading actress. It will also star Chinese actors Chen Jen Bin (34) and Dan Hao (26) and be directed by award-winning moviemaker Jin Chen (35). Filming will take place between June and August in Dalian and Tokyo. • Aspiring actress Sato Eriko (22) broke down in tears while addressing the 2,000-strong audience at a PR event for her new movie "Cutie Honey". She said she was overcome with happiness by the huge turnout of fans. The movie adaptation of the famous TV anime has been widely hyped and is a big career step for the pin-up girl. The tall and slim Sato is one of the high-profile members of the Yellow Cab talent agency that specializes in girls with large to enormous bustlines
May 27, 2004
Actress Tanaka Reina (24) is to star in a Chinese TV drama. "Aigami Seikihatsu", set to air next spring, will be Tanaka's debut as a leading actress. It will also star Chinese actors Chen Jen Bin (34) and Dan Hao (26) and be directed by award-winning moviemaker Jin Chen (35). Filming will take place between June and August in Dalian and Tokyo. • Aspiring actress Sato Eriko (22) broke down in tears while addressing the 2,000-strong audience at a PR event for her new movie "Cutie Honey". She said she was overcome with happiness by the huge turnout of fans. The movie adaptation of the famous TV anime has been widely hyped and is a big career step for the pin-up girl. The tall and slim Sato is one of the high-profile members of the Yellow Cab talent agency that specializes in girls with large to enormous bustlines
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May 28, 2004
Matsuda Seiko (42) is working hard to promote her new single and upcoming album. One of Japan's biggest ever "idol" singers, Seiko has a 24-year career behind her but is pulling out all the stops to give it yet another boost. In the past, she has often relied on controversy and publicity stunts to keep herself in the public eye. But this time she is working the TV shows and live events, appearing on early morning TV, seemingly, for the first time in her career. She even showed up for the daily morning assembly of staff at her Sony Music label. The new single "Aitai" is her first ballad in several years and she wrote the lyrics to music composed by the man said to be her latest flame, musician Harada Shinji (45). "Sunshine", her first original album in three years, goes on sale June 13.
May 28, 2004
Matsuda Seiko (42) is working hard to promote her new single and upcoming album. One of Japan's biggest ever "idol" singers, Seiko has a 24-year career behind her but is pulling out all the stops to give it yet another boost. In the past, she has often relied on controversy and publicity stunts to keep herself in the public eye. But this time she is working the TV shows and live events, appearing on early morning TV, seemingly, for the first time in her career. She even showed up for the daily morning assembly of staff at her Sony Music label. The new single "Aitai" is her first ballad in several years and she wrote the lyrics to music composed by the man said to be her latest flame, musician Harada Shinji (45). "Sunshine", her first original album in three years, goes on sale June 13.
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May 31, 2004
Kitano "Beat" Takeshi has completed his role in the movie "Chi to Hone" (Blood and Bones). It's the first time in 14 years for the renowned actor, director and comedian to star in a movie that he is not directing himself. The man at the helm for this project is Sai Yoichi (54). Takeshi plays an unpleasant lead character, a heavy drinker who abuses his wife and children. He says he worked harder ton this than any other role he's ever done. • Yomiuri TV announcer Nakamoto Ayako (photo, 32) is engaged to be married. She is planning to marry a 38-year old New York-based systems engineer in November. Nakamoto is a familiar face on early weekday morning shows, and is particularly popular among fans of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team, as she appears on the Tora Tora Tigers show at 12:55am on Sundays. Busy girl.
May 31, 2004
Kitano "Beat" Takeshi has completed his role in the movie "Chi to Hone" (Blood and Bones). It's the first time in 14 years for the renowned actor, director and comedian to star in a movie that he is not directing himself. The man at the helm for this project is Sai Yoichi (54). Takeshi plays an unpleasant lead character, a heavy drinker who abuses his wife and children. He says he worked harder ton this than any other role he's ever done. • Yomiuri TV announcer Nakamoto Ayako (photo, 32) is engaged to be married. She is planning to marry a 38-year old New York-based systems engineer in November. Nakamoto is a familiar face on early weekday morning shows, and is particularly popular among fans of the Hanshin Tigers baseball team, as she appears on the Tora Tora Tigers show at 12:55am on Sundays. Busy girl.
bmwracer wrote:More entertainment news from Japan-zone.com - Your Guide to Japan and Japanese Culture: :D
May 28, 2004
Matsuda Seiko (42) is working hard to promote her new single and upcoming album. One of Japan's biggest ever "idol" singers, Seiko has a 24-year career behind her but is pulling out all the stops to give it yet another boost. In the past, she has often relied on controversy and publicity stunts to keep herself in the public eye. But this time she is working the TV shows and live events, appearing on early morning TV, seemingly, for the first time in her career. She even showed up for the daily morning assembly of staff at her Sony Music label. The new single "Aitai" is her first ballad in several years and she wrote the lyrics to music composed by the man said to be her latest flame, musician Harada Shinji (45). "Sunshine", her first original album in three years, goes on sale June 13.
Seiko-san is such an incredible talent. She's very close to people close to me... and many of them admit that she's one of the greatest people they've ever met.
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June 1, 2004
Actor Eguchi Yosuke (36) and his wife, singer Moritaka Chisato (35) have teamed up to make their first TV appearance together since they married in 1999. They appear in a new commercial for House Java curry, starting today. Over the years, the brand has featured several real-life couples, including Hollywood martial arts star "Sonny" Chiba Shinichi (65) and his wife, Nogiwa Yoko (68). Moritaka was famous for her long legs during a career as an idol singer in the 1990s.
June 1, 2004
Actor Eguchi Yosuke (36) and his wife, singer Moritaka Chisato (35) have teamed up to make their first TV appearance together since they married in 1999. They appear in a new commercial for House Java curry, starting today. Over the years, the brand has featured several real-life couples, including Hollywood martial arts star "Sonny" Chiba Shinichi (65) and his wife, Nogiwa Yoko (68). Moritaka was famous for her long legs during a career as an idol singer in the 1990s.
wow.. i like nogiwa yoko so much and i didn't even know who her husband was until today.. does anyone know him?
arashinokoto wrote:wow.. i like nogiwa yoko so much and i didn't even know who her husband was until today.. does anyone know him?
Eh???? You don't know who Chiba Shinichi is??? The star of numerous films (The Street Fighter) and series (The Yagyu Conspiracy, Shadow Warriors I-IV) He created the famous JAC (Japan Action Club), which started the careers of well-known actors like Sanada Hiroyuki and Shiomi Etsuko.
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bmwracer wrote:
Eh???? You don't know who Chiba Shinichi is??? The star of numerous films (The Street Fighter) and series (The Yagyu Conspiracy, Shadow Warriors I-IV) He created the famous JAC (Japan Action Club), which started the careers of well-known actors like Sanada Hiroyuki and Shiomi Etsuko.
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Well to be fair... I think he's better known in English speaking countries as "Sonny Chiba".
Ushiroyubi wrote:Well to be fair... I think he's better known in English speaking countries as "Sonny Chiba".
Well the article did mention it. :)
I did find it odd that the article said Chiba-san was a "Hollywood" martial arts star... :crazy:
bmwracer wrote:
Eh???? You don't know who Chiba Shinichi is??? The star of numerous films (The Street Fighter) and series (The Yagyu Conspiracy, Shadow Warriors I-IV) He created the famous JAC (Japan Action Club), which started the careers of well-known actors like Sanada Hiroyuki and Shiomi Etsuko.
yeah i really didn't know who he was until i went to search his name in google.. cool..! :mrgreen: thanks for the info..
If I'm not wrong... he acted as Hirosue's dad in Dekichatta Kekkon :)
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June 2, 2004
Showbiz super-couple Sorimachi Takashi (30) and Matsushima Nanako (30) are now proud parents. Matsushima gave birth to a baby girl in a Tokyo hospital on May 31. The pair appeared together in the 1998 drama "GTO" and married in 2001. • The lineup for The Who's upcoming Japan dates has been announced. Original members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will be joined by Zack Starkey - son of Ringo Starr - and Simon Townshend, joining his brother on guitar. The band, celebrating their 40th year in the business, will join Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers and other major international and domestic names at the inaugral Rock Odessey festival on July 24-25. The event will be split between Yokohama International Stadium and Osaka Dome.
June 2, 2004
Showbiz super-couple Sorimachi Takashi (30) and Matsushima Nanako (30) are now proud parents. Matsushima gave birth to a baby girl in a Tokyo hospital on May 31. The pair appeared together in the 1998 drama "GTO" and married in 2001. • The lineup for The Who's upcoming Japan dates has been announced. Original members Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend will be joined by Zack Starkey - son of Ringo Starr - and Simon Townshend, joining his brother on guitar. The band, celebrating their 40th year in the business, will join Aerosmith, Red Hot Chili Peppers and other major international and domestic names at the inaugral Rock Odessey festival on July 24-25. The event will be split between Yokohama International Stadium and Osaka Dome.
baby gurl! wow thats cool!!!!
congratz to both NAnako and Takashi!!
:D
anyone know the name of the baby? :rolleyes:
congratz to both NAnako and Takashi!!
:D
anyone know the name of the baby? :rolleyes:
Michi wrote:baby gurl! wow thats cool!!!!
congratz to both NAnako and Takashi!!
:D
anyone know the name of the baby? :rolleyes:
they decided not to disclose the name...what a pity,huh??
Michi wrote:baby gurl! wow thats cool!!!!
congratz to both NAnako and Takashi!!
:D
anyone know the name of the baby? :rolleyes:
they decided not to disclose the name...what a pity,huh??
DragonSpirit164 wrote:If I'm not wrong... he acted as Hirosue's dad in Dekichatta Kekkon :)
yah... and was Hattori Hanzo... played him in Kill Bill even.
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June 3, 2004
A series of performances to mark kabuki actor Ichikawa Shinnosuke's (26) assumption of the title Ichikawa Ebizo XI takes place from today in Osaka's Shochiku-za theater. Ichikawa is one of the most popular of the current young generation of kabuki stars. A special train, "Ebizo-go", will run one way between Keihan Tenman and Kourien stations on June 30, on which Ichikawa will "visit" the Narita-san temple of his ancestors to announce his succession. • Three of the younger groups belonging to the prolific Johnny's Jimusho agency will take part in a "big top" event this summer. News, Kat-tun and Ya-Ya-Yah will perform songs and show video footage during the "Summary" show, which will run August 8-29 at the Harajuku Big Top.
June 3, 2004
A series of performances to mark kabuki actor Ichikawa Shinnosuke's (26) assumption of the title Ichikawa Ebizo XI takes place from today in Osaka's Shochiku-za theater. Ichikawa is one of the most popular of the current young generation of kabuki stars. A special train, "Ebizo-go", will run one way between Keihan Tenman and Kourien stations on June 30, on which Ichikawa will "visit" the Narita-san temple of his ancestors to announce his succession. • Three of the younger groups belonging to the prolific Johnny's Jimusho agency will take part in a "big top" event this summer. News, Kat-tun and Ya-Ya-Yah will perform songs and show video footage during the "Summary" show, which will run August 8-29 at the Harajuku Big Top.
Ushiroyubi wrote:
yah... and was Hattori Hanzo... played him in Kill Bill even.
That was just the name Tarantino thought about for his character.
ichikawa ebizou is really kakkoii.. i mean, it's the first time i think someone in the japanese entertainment is really manly..wow..! :P
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