Ueto Aya

Tu_triky wrote:

yeah i enjoyed it.

It doesn't even make sense to go Hollywood....she would be pigeonholed in some lame role that wouldn't suit her or serve her career in a positive fashion. at least she seems grounded in what's appropriate and what makes sense to her as an young artist.

Exactly. You nailed it, on several fronts, when you used the word "positive".

Yay for Aya.. Lol.

If a message really touches my heart, I write back. When I read a letter that tells me Ifm needed in some way, I answer it.

Whoooaaa... Did any of you guys try write a message? Maybe it will touch her heart and she will reply.. :mrgreen:

Haha.. Nothing ventured, nothing gained ne.. :victory:

Hanzo21 wrote:

Exactly. You nailed it, on several fronts, when you used the word "positive".

She's an ever-rising star in Japan and Asia at large....she seems astute enough to know her audience and know where she will acquire the most fulfilling experiences to advance her craft without needing to pander to the lure of Hollywood. I believe her responses regarding the progression of her career were thoughtful and focused. She's a young woman who understands there is so much she can learn and extract from projects at home without needing to go abroad to Hollywood.

Although she can't use computers well, it appears all the natto is good brain food.

Tu_triky wrote:

She's an ever-rising star in Japan and Asia at large....she seems astute enough to know her audience and know where she will acquire the most fulfilling experiences to advance her craft without needing to pander to the lure of Hollywood. I believe her responses regarding the progression of her career were thoughtful and focused. She's a young woman who understands there is so much she can learn and extract from projects at home without needing to go abroad to Hollywood.

Although she can't use computers well, it appears all the natto is good brain food.

She's definitely smart. Almost never tripped up on the talk shows (and sometimes even turns the tables). Could be she also (correctly) thinks Hollywood productions are too cheesy. :hehe:

Hanzo21 wrote:

She's definitely smart. Almost never tripped up on the talk shows (and sometimes even turns the tables). Could be she also (correctly) thinks Hollywood productions are too cheesy. :hehe:

i think her inclusion in a hollywood production would most likely end up as cheesy, not substantial but ancillary....kind of like Satoshi Tsumubaki's one second cameo in Tokyo Drift

Tu_triky wrote:

i think her inclusion in a hollywood production would most likely end up as cheesy, not substantial but ancillary....kind of like Satoshi Tsumubaki's one second cameo in Tokyo Drift

Somebody mentioned that television stars in Japan are bigger than movie stars in Japan. Because they are in the spotlight more. Aya does well in most roles, but she's best when she's the lead. A one second cameo appearance would be an insult to our Goddess. :beaten:

Guess she'll never visit this forum and thread and see the amount of support we have for her.

Someone got to buy her a computer!

:puppydog:

Hanzo21 wrote:

Somebody mentioned that television stars in Japan are bigger than movie stars in Japan. Because they are in the spotlight more. Aya does well in most roles, but she's best when she's the lead. A one second cameo appearance would be an insult to our Goddess. :beaten:

in Japan televison holds the esteemed position that the film does here in the States....it's the dominant form of entertainment...not to say that the Japanese film industry is insignificant but it doesn't occupy the same hallowed place as TV...TV generates more money, with commericals and what not, than the domestic Japanese box office.

haven't you noticed how even some of the most popular stars don't necessarily transition to film as most American actors aspire to do.

unless Aya was able to land a meaningful role why go Hollywood....she's so young at this point i don't think she would get a meaningful role that would substantiate her inclusion in a film....language barrier not being the least reason.

Tu_triky wrote:


in Japan televison holds the esteemed position that the film does here in the States....it's the dominant form of entertainment...not to say that the Japanese film industry is insignificant but it doesn't occupy the same hallowed place as TV...TV generates more money, with commericals and what not, than the domestic Japanese box office.

haven't you noticed how even some of the most popular stars don't necessarily transition to film as most American actors aspire to do.

unless Aya was able to land a meaningful role why go Hollywood....she's so young at this point i don't think she would get a meaningful role that would substantiate her inclusion in a film....language barrier not being the least reason.

Even if Aya were to land a somewhat meaningful role in a Hollywood production... why do it? She's a the top of the heap in Japan. I don't think the general population of the USA deserves to see Aya (unless her part is dubbed to hide her beautiful voice).

knave wrote:Guess she'll never visit this forum and thread and see the amount of support we have for her.

Someone got to buy her a computer!

:puppydog:

I'm 99% sure someone in her organization monitors this thread as part of their official PR job. Probably not much of it gets back to Aya other than, "Your fans still all adore you."

Sort of half-way suspect that the person whose job it is to monitor this and other Aya fansites is little bit jealous that Aya-chan does have so many fans that love her from the heart. Not jealous of Aya, but jealous that he has so many sincere competitors.

Hanzo21 wrote:

Even if Aya were to land a somewhat meaningful role in a Hollywood production... why do it? She's a the top of the heap in Japan. I don't think the general population of the USA deserves to see Aya (unless her part is dubbed to hide her beautiful voice).

well the reason one might undertake such a role would be to advance their careers, and i don't mean financially. i agree she wouldn't need to do it for reasons of status or fame but if it was a meaningful role that would allow her to grow as an actress i'm sure it would be a welcome addition to her repetoire.

one example would be the Last Samurai...it thought i was an okay film not great but Ken Watanabe's charismatic portrayal was specatular to watch.

moreover, one thing despite my general distaste for Hollywood these days, is the that American films have the highest production values in the world. she would be part of a production with superlative values and execution because of the big budgets spent on movies...japanese tv or film productions pale in comparison in this regard. i mean look how cheesy Azumi looked compared to Last Samurai for example.


in any case, the role would have to be a good one, not some goofy role like Zhang Ziyi in Rush Hour 2.

Tu_triky wrote:

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one example would be the Last Samurai...it thought i was an okay film not great but Ken Watanabe's charismatic portrayal was specatular to watch.
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off topic: sadly Ken's next 3 projects have him portraying chinese men. :beaten:

Tu_triky wrote:

well the reason one might undertake such a role would be to advance their careers, and i don't mean financially. i agree she wouldn't need to do it for reasons of status or fame but if it was a meaningful role that would allow her to grow as an actress i'm sure it would be a welcome addition to her repetoire.

one example would be the Last Samurai...it thought i was an okay film not great but Ken Watanabe's charismatic portrayal was specatular to watch.

moreover, one thing despite my general distaste for Hollywood these days, is the that American films have the highest production values in the world. she would be part of a production with superlative values and execution because of the big budgets spent on movies...japanese tv or film productions pale in comparison in this regard. i mean look how cheesy Azumi looked compared to Last Samurai for example.


in any case, the role would have to be a good one, not some goofy role like Zhang Ziyi in Rush Hour 2.

Agree with you 100% although never did see Last Samurai and don't think Azumi pales in comparison to other movies (Come to think of it though, I haven't seen USA made movie in a long time. Think KillBill/KB2 were the last ones seen).

Hanzo21 wrote:

Agree with you 100% although never did see Last Samurai and don't think Azumi pales in comparison to other movies (Come to think of it though, I haven't seen USA made movie in a long time. Think KillBill/KB2 were the last ones seen).

with re: to Azumi i'm not talking about the substantive content i'm talking about the production values...choreography, props, costumes, cinematography...it definitely wouldn't be mistaken for an american film with regard to the caliber of its production...it's cheese.

azumi the film inspired by the manga really can't be compared to american films inspired by comics like spiderman, x-men, etc. in terms of production.

it's not a dig on anyone...it's a function of money. even the often crapped on Memoirs of a Geisha which is a movie with a plot that takes place in Japan won oscars for Art Direction, Cinematography, and Costume Design

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shit!!!! :banghead: since yesterday there are no free slots available!!!!! :shamefulcry:

Sesshoumaru wrote:

shit!!!! :banghead: since yesterday there are no free slots available!!!!! :shamefulcry:

what does that mean?

Tu_triky wrote:

with re: to Azumi i'm not talking about the substantive content i'm talking about the production values...choreography, props, costumes, cinematography...it definitely wouldn't be mistaken for an american film with regard to the caliber of its production...it's cheese.

azumi the film inspired by the manga really can't be compared to american films inspired by comics like spiderman, x-men, etc. in terms of production.

it's not a dig on anyone...it's a function of money. even the often crapped on Memoirs of a Geisha which is a movie with a plot that takes place in Japan won oscars for Art Direction, Cinematography, and Costume Design

as a resume you're trying to say.... :dancing: that you cant compare the monster of the industry of films like hollywood, both are very diffent in many ways for example: ju-on japanese and USA version, the usa version sucks, another thing that we have to check is the "imagination" even if the japanese films cannot compete with the extraordinary budge of the USA films, they can create many extraordinary movies :woot:

Tu_triky wrote:

what does that mean?

i mean that i can dl cause all the free slots to dl are full :sweat:

Sesshoumaru wrote:

as a resume you're trying to say.... :dancing: that you cant compare the monster of the industry of films like hollywood, both are very diffent in many ways for example: ju-on japanese and USA version, the usa version sucks, another thing that we have to check is the "imagination" even if the japanese films cannot compete with the extraordinary budge of the USA films, they can create many extraordinary movies :woot:

i agree with you....i have seen many quality japanese films... quality is not merely a function of money and is often independent of financial considerations....i think the best japnese films though are the ones that don't require a big budget (non-action films)...because these focus more intimately on character, story, and acting....rather than stunts, expensive sets, and large scale casts.

that's why i love japanese doramas because they don't require large expensive budgets...the joy in watching them stems from the stories, the acting, and the characters - the most human qualities of any show or film.