Yasuyuki Maekawa

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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.

Born (1973-11-26) 26 November 1973 (age 52)
OccupationActor
Yearsactive
  • 19932004 (as a fashion model)
  • 2005 (as an actor)
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Yasuyuki Maekawa
前川 泰之
Born (1973-11-26) 26 November 1973 (age 52)
OccupationActor
Years active
  • 19932004 (as a fashion model)
  • 2005 (as an actor)
AgentOscar Promotion
Notable workOre wa, Kimi no tameni koso Shini ni iku
Television
Height186 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Spouse
Maya Masai
(m. 2007)
WebsiteOfficial website
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Biography

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

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

Magazines

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Men's ClubHachette Ladies and Gentlemen
GainerKobunsha
Men's ExWorld Culture
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He appeared in numerous brands, fashion shows, etc.

Acting activities

Television

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Year Title Role Notes Ref.
2005Densha OtokoNaoto Oikawa[2]
2007Fūrin KazanYamagata MasakageTaiga drama[3]
2013Hanzawa NaokiMotoki Tamiya[4]
2014Dear SisterRyutaro ShimizuEpisode 4[5]
2016Kakure KikuShunpei Ueshima[6]
Sanada MaruKasuga NobutatsuTaiga drama[7]
Ultraman Orb: The Origin SagaShinra[8]
2017Kamen Rider BuildSouichi Isurugi / Blood Stalk, Evolto (human form)[9]
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Films

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2007For Those We LoveKanayama[10]
2015The Big BeeNishioka[11]
2016Will You Marry My Wife?Takashi Nakajima[12]
L[13]
2019I Was a Secret Bitch[14]
2020Fukushima 50[15]
Apparel Designer[16]
2021189Yasukawa[17]
2022Mr. OsomatsuIyami[18]
2023Shylock's Children[19]
2025Seppuku: The Sun Goes Down[20]
2026Service OathLead role[21]
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