Yasuyuki Maekawa (前川 泰之, Maekawa Yasuyuki, born 26 November 1973[1]) is a Japanese actor and former model. He was born in Adachi, Tokyo,[1] and grew up in Saitama Prefecture. He is represented with the agency Oscar Promotion. He graduated from Meiji Gakuin Senior High School and Aoyama Gakuin University Law school. His wife is former Fuji Television announcer Maya Masai.
Yasuyuki Maekawa | |
|---|---|
前川 泰之 | |
| Born | 26 November 1973 Adachi, Tokyo, Japan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active |
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| Agent | Oscar Promotion |
| Notable work | Ore wa, Kimi no tameni koso Shini ni iku |
| Television | |
| Height | 186 cm (6 ft 1 in) |
| Spouse |
Maya Masai (m. 2007) |
| Website | Official website |
Biography edit
For eleven years since 1993, he was a model in fashion magazines, etc. He acted as a fashion model at New York City, Paris, Tokyo, and Milan fashion shows.
On 13 April 2005, he declared his acting debut at the "2005 Debut Declaration Announcement Interview" affiliation by Oscar Promotion and turned into an actor. Play the role of a president of an IT company in the Tokyo Broadcasting System Television drama Yume de Aimashou starting on the following day on 14 April.
In 2007, the Toei Company film Ore wa, Kimi no tameni koso Shini ni iku played his first film role.
He received the "Model Star Award" at the "Asia Model Festival Awards" held in South Korea in January 2009
Personal life edit
In his private life, he married former Fuji Television announcer Maya Masai on 15 March 2007. Their eldest daughter became their first child on 20 September of the same year, and later a boy who became their second child on 19 March 2011 was born.
His hobbies are going outdoors, fishing, and kickboxing. The "Royal Angler Award" which awarded to fishing enthusiasts in various fields in which he has been awarded in 2014.
Modelling activities edit
Magazines edit
| Title | Publisher |
|---|---|
| Men's Club | Hachette Ladies and Gentlemen |
| Gainer | Kobunsha |
| Men's Ex | World Culture |
Shows edit
| Title |
|---|
| Hermès |
| Giorgio Armani |
| Dolce & Gabbana |
| Hugo Boss |
He appeared in numerous brands, fashion shows, etc.
Acting activities edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kakure Kiku | Shunpei Ueshima | NHK BS-P | [2] | |
| 2017 | Kamen Rider Build | Souichi Isurugi / Blood Stalk, Evolto (human form) | TV Asahi | [3] |
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 189 | Yasukawa | [4] | |
| 2022 | Mr. Osomatsu | Iyami | [5] | |
| 2023 | Shylock's Children | [6] |
References edit
- ^ a b "前川 泰之" (in Japanese). Oscar Promotion. Retrieved 25 Aug 2017.
- ^ "観月ありさ、三角関係描くドラマで新境地 25年連続主演の節目は「極力引き算」". Oricon Style (in Japanese). 23 Aug 2016. Retrieved 3 Aug 2017.
- ^ "新番組「仮面ライダービルド」ジュノンボーイ犬飼貴丈やアマゾンズ赤楚衛二が出演". Eiga Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha Corporation. 2 Aug 2017. Retrieved 3 Aug 2017.
- ^ "中山優馬の主演映画「189」に吉沢悠、前川泰之、平泉成、寺西拓人ら7名出演". Natalie. Retrieved July 19, 2021.
- ^ "実写おそ松さんに高橋ひかる・前川泰之・桜田ひより、櫻井孝宏のナレ入り特報も". Natalie. November 16, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
- ^ "シャイロックの子供たち". eiga.com. Retrieved December 15, 2022.
External links edit
- Yasuyuki Maekawa official site (in Japanese)
- Official profile (in Japanese)
- Yasuyuki Maekawa official blog – Ameba Blog (in Japanese)
- Yasuyuki Maekawa official blog (Membership registration is necessary for viewing) (in Japanese)