Following up on the recent cast announcements for the "Misaki No. 1!!" drama series, one more major cast member has been revealed. Up-and-coming actress Aya Omasa (19) will play the main female student.
The series stars Karina (26) as a hostess who temporarily becomes the teacher for a class of problem students. Omasa has been cast as a student named Yui Sakurai, the only girl in a group known as the "ochikobore 5-nin-gumi" (which can be loosely translated as the "Failure Five"). Her energetic character acts like an older sister to the boys in the group, which include the previously announced Kis-My-Ft2 members Taisuke Fujigaya (23) and Hiromitsu Kitayama (25).
Although Omasa has been acting since 2006, she achieved mainstream popularity with her role as the heroine of the drama series "Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge" earlier this year. Since then, she was given starring roles in two upcoming films, "Usotsuki Mi-kun to Kowareta Ma-chan" (opening January 2) and "Keitai Deka: The Movie 3" (opening February 5). She also has a supporting role in the live-action "Paradise Kiss" movie, set to open in May.
The "Misaki No. 1!!" drama series premieres in January.
Wednesday, December 01, 2010
"Hankyu Densha" release in 2011
Child actress Mana Ashida (6) has been getting lots of attention since her outstanding performance in the drama series "Mother" this past spring. Since then, roles have been pouring in for the young star, and yet another one was announced on Saturday. She will play a supporting character in the movie "Hankyu Densha," which just started filming.
"Hankyu Densha" was first announced in August. Based on a bestselling novel by Hiro Arikawa ("Freeter, Ie wo Kau"), the film stars Miki Nakatani (34) at the center of several intertwined stories involving the people she encounters while riding the train. The movie's title comes from the Hankyu Railway, which serves as the main setting.
Ashida will share the screen with Nobuko Miyamoto (65), who plays Ashida's grandmother. One reason for Ashida's casting is that she is originally from the Hyogo prefecture, where the story takes place. As a result, she will also be speaking naturally in the local Kansai dialect.
Ashida's recent roles include the movies "Kokuhaku" and the "Ghost" remake. She has already been cast in NHK's 2011 taiga drama "Gou ~Himetachi no Sengoku~," as well as the movies "Usagi Drop" and "Inu to Anata no Monogatari: Inu no Eiga."
On the other hand, this will be Miyamoto's first movie role since "Bizan" in 2007.
The cast of "Hankyu Densha" also features Erika Toda (22). The movie is currently projected for release in April 2011.
"Hankyu Densha" was first announced in August. Based on a bestselling novel by Hiro Arikawa ("Freeter, Ie wo Kau"), the film stars Miki Nakatani (34) at the center of several intertwined stories involving the people she encounters while riding the train. The movie's title comes from the Hankyu Railway, which serves as the main setting.
Ashida will share the screen with Nobuko Miyamoto (65), who plays Ashida's grandmother. One reason for Ashida's casting is that she is originally from the Hyogo prefecture, where the story takes place. As a result, she will also be speaking naturally in the local Kansai dialect.
Ashida's recent roles include the movies "Kokuhaku" and the "Ghost" remake. She has already been cast in NHK's 2011 taiga drama "Gou ~Himetachi no Sengoku~," as well as the movies "Usagi Drop" and "Inu to Anata no Monogatari: Inu no Eiga."
On the other hand, this will be Miyamoto's first movie role since "Bizan" in 2007.
The cast of "Hankyu Densha" also features Erika Toda (22). The movie is currently projected for release in April 2011.
20th TAMA Cinema Forum film festival
The 20th TAMA Cinema Forum film festival concluded on Sunday. The day before, the festival presented its 2nd TAMA Cinema Awards, honoring several directors and actors.
This year, the two Best Picture winners were Tetsuya Nakashima's "Kokuhaku" and Keisuke Yoshida's "Sankaku." Director Koji Wakamatsu was presented a special award for his "Caterpillar."
While receiving his prize, Wakamatsu declared that his next film will be based on author Yukio Mishima.
Best Actor went to Shinichi Tsutsumi ("Kokou no Mesu") and Best Actress went to Shinobu Terajima ("Caterpillar"). Best Rising Actor awards were given to Shima Onishi ("Caterpillar") and Satoshi Kanada ("Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai"). The corresponding Best Rising Actress awards were presented to Sakura Ando ("Kenta to Jun to Kayo-chan no Kuni," "SR: Saitama Rappers 2") and Shiori Kutsuna ("Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora," "BECK").
There were also two Best Rising Director awards, given to Hirofumi Kawaguchi for "Torokko" and Yutaka Yamamoto for "Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai."
This year, the two Best Picture winners were Tetsuya Nakashima's "Kokuhaku" and Keisuke Yoshida's "Sankaku." Director Koji Wakamatsu was presented a special award for his "Caterpillar."
While receiving his prize, Wakamatsu declared that his next film will be based on author Yukio Mishima.
Best Actor went to Shinichi Tsutsumi ("Kokou no Mesu") and Best Actress went to Shinobu Terajima ("Caterpillar"). Best Rising Actor awards were given to Shima Onishi ("Caterpillar") and Satoshi Kanada ("Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai"). The corresponding Best Rising Actress awards were presented to Sakura Ando ("Kenta to Jun to Kayo-chan no Kuni," "SR: Saitama Rappers 2") and Shiori Kutsuna ("Hanbun no Tsuki ga Noboru Sora," "BECK").
There were also two Best Rising Director awards, given to Hirofumi Kawaguchi for "Torokko" and Yutaka Yamamoto for "Watashi no Yasashikunai Senpai."
"Taira no Kiyomori" release in 2012
Just a few days ago, it was confirmed that Kenichi Matsuyama (25) will be the star of NHK's 2012 taiga drama, "Taira no Kiyomori." It was then revealed yesterday that Hiroshi Tamaki (30) will be joining him, playing Matsuyama's rival.
Matsuyama will play the general Taira no Kiyomori, who led the Taira clan to power during the 12th century. Tamaki will play Minamoto no Yoshitomo, who became head of the Minamoto clan. Although the two were on the same side during the Hogen Rebellion in 1156, they later fought against each other during the Heiji Rebellion in 1159. Kiyomori's victory led to the downfall of the Minamoto clan and Yoshitomo's ultimate death.
Although Matsuyama has never appeared in a taiga drama before, Tamaki has previously appeared in two: "Komyo ga Tsuji" in 2006 and "Atsuhime" in 2008.
NHK will begin broadcasting "Taira no Kiyomori" in January 2012.
Matsuyama will play the general Taira no Kiyomori, who led the Taira clan to power during the 12th century. Tamaki will play Minamoto no Yoshitomo, who became head of the Minamoto clan. Although the two were on the same side during the Hogen Rebellion in 1156, they later fought against each other during the Heiji Rebellion in 1159. Kiyomori's victory led to the downfall of the Minamoto clan and Yoshitomo's ultimate death.
Although Matsuyama has never appeared in a taiga drama before, Tamaki has previously appeared in two: "Komyo ga Tsuji" in 2006 and "Atsuhime" in 2008.
NHK will begin broadcasting "Taira no Kiyomori" in January 2012.
Rain closing ceremony of the Asian Games
Korean pop sensation Rain will sing and dance at the closing ceremony of the Asian Games as part of a promotion for the 2014 Incheon Asiad, organisers said Friday.
The pop star also known as Jung Ji-Hoon will sing three songs at Saturday's closing ceremony which will be televised throughout Asia, Lee Dong-Me, an official with the Incheon organising committee of the Asian Games said.
Rain has sold millions of records throughout Asia after bursting on to the pop scene early this decade. He has also performed at Madison Square Garden in New York and at Las Vegas.
The pop star also known as Jung Ji-Hoon will sing three songs at Saturday's closing ceremony which will be televised throughout Asia, Lee Dong-Me, an official with the Incheon organising committee of the Asian Games said.
Rain has sold millions of records throughout Asia after bursting on to the pop scene early this decade. He has also performed at Madison Square Garden in New York and at Las Vegas.
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