Nobuo Kyo
Zainichi Korean actor (born 1979)
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Nobuo Kyo (姜 暢雄, Kyō Nobuo; born March 23, 1979, in Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan) is a Japanese actor who is represented by the talent agency Cube. He graduated from Ichikawa High School.
Nobuo Kyo | |
|---|---|
姜 暢雄 | |
| Born | March 23, 1979 Himeji, Hyōgo, Japan |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Agent | Cube |
| Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
Biography
Kyo was born with Korean nationality in Japan and later became a naturalized Japanese.[1] In 1998, he won the photogenic award and P-mail grand prix at the 11th Junon Super Boy Contest. His application was submitted by his sister.[2] Kyo signed with the talent agency, Cube, and made his stage debut as a member of Studio Life, a troupe Cube managed. In 2002, Kyo later debuted in Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger as Isshuu Kasumi / Kuwaga Raiger. After that he appeared in television dramas, films, and stage shows.
Kyo appeared in dramas and films such as Wakaba, Trick, Nana2, and Hanazakari no Kimitachi e.
He, with Kohei Yamamoto, Yujiro Shirakawa, Ryuichiro Nishioka, and Yūsuke Tomoi, became a member of the clothes brand Anunnaki.
Filmography
TV series
| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger | Isshuu Kasumi / Kuwaga Raiger | TV Asahi | |
| 2003 | Trick | Aisuke Kikuchi | TV Asahi | |
| 2007 | Hanazakari no Kimitachi e | Oscar M. Himeshima (Masao Himeshima) | Fuji TV | |
| 2008 | Zettai Kareshi (TV Series) | Ishizeki | Fuji TV | |
| 2009 | Mei-chan no Shitsuji | Nezu | Fuji TV | |
| Liar Game: Season 2 | Tatsuya Kawai | Fuji TV | Episodes 5 to 9 |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Eri Nikubittake | Ponta | |
| 2002 | Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger: Shushutto the Movie | Isshuu Kasumi / Kuwaga Raiger | |
| Blue Spring | |||
| 2004 | Is-A | Katsuji Namihata | |
| 2006 | Nana 2 | Ren Honjō | |
| 2011 | Into the White Night | Issei Shinozuka | |
| 2022 | Avataro Sentai Donbrothers The Movie: New First Love Hero | Kuroiwa / Ninpuki |