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Hollywood-based actor, writer, director and producer Yuki Matsuzaki, born in Miyazaki, Japan began acting at the age of 7 in a small theatrical group that performed for children. He performed over 50 shows in local theaters until he was 18. Upon graduating high school, he decided to dedicate his life to acting and moved to New York City to become an accomplished actor with the versatility to perform in both English and Japanese. Upon his arrival, all his money was stolen and he became homeless. In order to survive, he started performing on the streets of Times Square where his first-day tally after performing 8-hours was a mere $4.00.
Hard work finally paid off when Edward Zwick cast him in The Last Samurai (2003). Then Hollywood started booking him more. Early roles included Drunken Sword (2005) and Roku (2005). Next, Clint Eastwood cast him as Nozaki in Letters from Iwo Jima (2006) and admired at his great transformation. To prepare for the role, he only digested celery and water for five weeks to experience famine, confined himself inside dark closets and bathrooms to recreate the claustrophobic atmosphere for the cave fighting sequences. After Letters from Iwo Jima (2006), NBC offered him a co-star role in their hit TV show Heroes (2006).
In 2009, he starred alongside Steve Martin, Andy Garcia, Alfred Molina and Aishwarya Rai as a member of an international dream team of detectives in Pink Panther 2 (2009). He followed that up with Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (2011), along with guest star roles in the ABC Family show Melissa & Joey (2011) and HBO's The Newsroom (2012).
He became more internationally recognized when he starred opposite Eugene Domingo, one of Asia's top award-winning actresses from the Philippines in Instant Mommy (2013).
At the Asian Film Festival, he won Best Actor in a Leading Role for Locksmith (2015) for portraying the psychotic serial murderer Tadashi. In 2018, he won Best Actor in a Leading Role for Othello-san (2018) for depicting the stern, unyielding professor Yamada. He also served as an executive producer for the film actively involved within every aspect of the production. He had also starred in a hit miniseries HodoBuzz (2020) where he played Shibata, a conflicted yet passionate Japanese journalist.
He is also an accomplished voice-over actor well-known for portraying one of the most iconic Japanese cartoon characters in the entire world: Miyamoto Usagi, in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle (2017). He also voiced characters in The Lion Guard (2019), We Bare Bears (2019) and Glitch Techs (2020).
He's known to be a strong supporter of diversity in the film/TV industries. Currently, he wrote, produced and starred in Mosaic Street (2022), a Japanese/English crime drama set in a near-future Japan where diversity is already a norm. It is made to advocate diversity in the Japanese film/TV industries where minority actors have virtually no representation. Starring openly transgender actress Kota Ishijima, openly lesbian actress Ami Ide, and Afro-Japanese actress Ema Grace.- Actor
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Masatoshi Nagase was born on 15 July 1966 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for Mystery Train (1989), Paterson (2016) and My Sons (1991). He was previously married to Kyôko Koizumi.- Actress
Sky Brown is youngest skater ever to appear in the Vans US Open, and one of the most popular athletes on social media. At age 10, she is a pro skater and surfer. She is also the first ever winner of Dancing with the Stars: Junior.
When she's not busy winning competitions, Sky works with Skateistan, a nonprofit organization that empowers kids through education and skating. Sky is currently undefeated in the under 16 age group for surfing.- Actress
Saeko was born on 16 November 1986 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Nana (2005), One Missed Call (2003) and Ryû ga gotoku: Gekijô-ban (2007). She was previously married to Yu Darvish.- Shunsuke Sakuya was born on 20 May 1965 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor, known for Noein: To Your Other Self (2005), Ghost in the Shell: The New Movie (2015) and Ghost in the Shell: Arise - Border 3: Ghost Tears (2014).
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Yui Asaka was born on 4 December 1969 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Tales of the Bizarre (1990), Yawara! (1989) and Sukeban deka: Kazama sanshimai no gyakushû (1988). She has been married to Takahiro Nishikawa since July 2002.- Toshihide Wakamatsu was born on 6 December 1965 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor, known for Choujin Sentai Jetman (1991), Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011) and 8 Man (1992).
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Munenori Nagano was born on 17 February 1978 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor and director, known for Taxi Driver Gion Taro: Subete no kuzuyaro ni sasagu (2014), Panic In (2015) and Ryoufesu!: Saigo no nanafushigi (2012).- Miyu Sakihi was born on 16 March 1991 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese (2020), Extremely Inappropriate! (2024) and He Who Can't Marry (2006).
- Yôichi Nukumizu was born on 19 June 1964 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor, known for Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger (2018), Jirochô sangokushi (2008) and Lupinranger vs. Patranger vs. Kyuranger (2019).
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Asami Imajuku was born on 7 January 1978 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Blue (2002), 9 Souls (2003) and Rebound (2011).- Yasuaki Honda was born on 18 May 1967 in Miyazaki, Kyushu, Japan. He is an actor, known for Final Fantasy X (2001), Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995) and Nerawareta gakuen (1982).
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Jiro Okamoto was born on 5 January 1965 in Miyazaki-ken, Kyushu, Japan. He is an actor, known for Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (2009), Mechanical Violator Hakaider (1995) and Kamen Rider Black (1987).- Youka Ogawa was born on 2 April 2004 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Kiss Him, Not Me (2020), Magical × Heroine Magimajo Pures! (2018) and Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! (2019).
- Yuri Ebihara was born on 3 October 1979 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Tokumei kakarichô Tadano Hitoshi: Saigo no gekijôban (2008), Busu no hitomi ni koishiteru (2006) and Himawari Miyazaki rejendo (2020).
- Kaei Okina was born on 6 November 1962 in Kobayashi, Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor, known for Dead or Alive (1999), Kiraware Matsuko no isshô (2006) and Serpent's Path (1998).
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Kinuo Yamada was born on 1 September 1981 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Confessions (2010), New Type: Tada ai no tame ni (2008) and Meaningless (2012).- Yuki Aresa was born on 25 January 1939 in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Ultra Q (1965), Samurai Wolf (1966) and Ecstasy of the Angels (1972).
- Taizô Fukami was born on 22 January 1901 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. He is known for Ikiru (1952), Crazed Fruit (1956) and Red Pier (1958).
- Kurea Masuda was born on 19 August 2003 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Bittomo x Heroine Kirameki Powers! (2021), Magical × Heroine Magimajo Pures! (2018) and Secret × Heroine Phantomirage! (2019).
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Yurina Kawaguchi was born on 19 June 1999 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Kamen Rider Build (2017), X21: Destiny (2018) and Girls Planet 999 (2021).- Actress
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Marina was born on 7 February 1987 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Angel Beats! (2010), Charlotte (2015) and Egomama (2011).- Composer
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Ayako Saso was born on 5 March 1967 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. She is a composer, known for Tekken 6 (2007), Gungrave (2002) and Galaxian (1979).- Annabel Gröner was born on 2 November 1998 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Triangle (2017).
- Jun'ichi Kubozono was born on 17 July 1952 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor, known for Dreams (1990), Alive (2002) and Mirai Sentai Timeranger (2000).
- Momoki Yamada was born on 8 October 1953 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor, known for Lost Girls and Love Hotels (2020), Erica 38 (2019) and Cop Seven (2015).
- Masao Sugiuchi was born on 20 October 1920 in Miyazaki, Japan. He was married to Hisako. He died on 21 November 2017 in Tokyo, Japan.
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Satoko Shimonari was born on 26 August 1961 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is known for King of the Braves GaoGaiGar (1997), Shunmao monogatari Taotao (1981) and Arei no kagami (1985). She is married to Seiji Kameda.- Actor
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Yoshikazu Mera was born on 21 May 1971 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is an actor, known for Princess Mononoke (1997), Before the Storm (2000) and Hana (2003).- Actor
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Junichi Yanagita was born in Miyakonojo, Miyazaki, Japan. He is known for Touch (2012), Girl House (2014) and Help! (2011). He has been married to Masami Yanagita since 1996. They have one child.- Additional Crew
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Kensuke Yoshitomi was born on 29 June 1972 in Miyazaki, Japan. He is a producer and writer, known for Zone of the Enders: The 2nd Runner (2003), Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (2008) and Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence (2005).- Actress
Mai Enoki was born on 19 August 1985 in Miyazaki, Japan. She is an actress, known for Umoregi (2005), The Masahiko Katsuya Show (2013) and 5ji ni muchuu! (2005).- Moka Yaguchi was born on 28 May 2001 in Miyazaki, Japan.
- Kentaro Kobuchi was born on 13 March 1977 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan.
- Noriko Kurosawa was born on 28 November 1947 in Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan. She is an actress, known for Stray Cat Rock: Machine Animal (1970), The Music (1972) and Rape and Death of a Housewife (1978).
- Born in Miyazaki-shi (former Kiyotakechô, Miyazaki-gun), Miyazaki Prefecture, Japan, on January 21, 1980, as Keiji Kuroki. Before long moved to Ôita and came back to Miyazaki at the time of a junior high student.
He played baseball in high school, started to attend dance lesson at age 19, went to Tokyo when 23. He formed the dance team "Soul Demention" along with 2 friends who also came to Tokyo from Miyazaki, and was dancing until dawn day after day at underground clubs or streets. In those days, he started his admiration for "Hiro" and/or "Exile".
In January 2005, formed the dance group "Fulcrum" with Ken'ichi and Tetsuya.
He had worked as an instructor at "EXPG" in 2006, and formed the dance team "Big Doggs".
In 2007, Keiji was selected to be a member of "J Soul Brothers II", and made their first performance in August, at the last day of Exile Live Tour "Exile Evolution" held at the Tokyo Big Sight.
He appeared in the play, went throughout Japan on "Musha Shugyô" tour as one of member of "J Soul Brothers II", performed at "Exile Perfect Live" tour, in 2008.
Started to hope to pursue a career also as an actor since he appeared on the stage "Attack No.1" in January 2009.
Although "J Soul Brothers II" released their major debut album on February 25, 2009 and attained their long-cherished desire at last, all the "J Soul Brothers II" members were absorbed into Japanese vocal & dance unit "Exile" on March 1, 2009, and Keiji also became one of its performer.
In 2011, he was cast for the first time for the TV drama series "Namae O Nakushita Megami" (2011), played a significant character.