Yoshihiro Usami
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2 February 1977
Üsa 宇佐美 吉啓 | |
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 Usami at the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards Japan | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Yoshihiro Usami 2 February 1977 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan |
| Occupations | Dancer, singer |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Label | Rhythm Zone |
| Formerly of | |
| Website | Official website |
Yoshihiro Usami (宇佐美 吉啓, Usami Yoshihiro; nicknamed Üsa and Exile Üsa (stylized as ÜSA and EXILE ÜSA); born 2 February 1977, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)[1] is a Japanese dancer. He is a member of Exile in which he is a former performer and a member of Dance Earth Party. He is a former member of the first generation J Soul Brothers and Rather Unique. He is married to actress Arisa Sugi since 2017.[2]
In 1994, Usami, along with Toshio Matsumoto and Makidai, formed the dance team Baby Nail.[3]
In 1998, he joined the dance team Japanese Soul Brothers.
In 1999, Usami joined the first generation J Soul Brothers, and made their debut in 20 October with their eponymous single "J Soul Brothers".
On 24 August 2001, the J Soul Brothers were renamed into Exile, and re-debuted in 27 September with the single "Your eyes only –Aimaina boku no Rinkaku–".
In 2004, he organized the group Rather Unique.
In June 2006, Usami made his acting debut in the stage play The Mensetsu.
Later in the same year, he started the dance project Dance Earth.
On 29 April 2015, Usami changed his name Usa (stylized as USA) to Üsa. Later in 22 June, he, along with Matsumoto and Makidai, announced that he will retire from performing with Exile at the end of the year.[4][5] On 31 December, Usami's last performance with Exile was in the Tokyo Broadcasting System series CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premiere Live 2015→2016.[6]
Personal life
On October 22, 2017, it was announced that Üsa had married actress Arisa Sugi after 7 years of dating.[citation needed]
On September 21, 2018, the couple revealed to be expecting their first child. At this time Arisa Sugi also announced she will be joining LDH Japan.[7]
On February 21, 2019, they welcomed their first son.[8]
Participating groups
| Name | Period of time | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Baby Nail | 1994 – 1998 | |
| Hip Hop Junkeez | 1998 | [9] |
| J Soul Brothers | 1999 – 24 August 2001 | |
| Exile | 24 Aug 2001 – | |
| Rather Unique | 2004 – 2006 | |
| Dance Earth Party | 2013 – 2018 |
Filmography
※Bold roles are shown as his starring works
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | The Mensetsu | |
| 2007 | Taiyō ni Yaka rete | Takuya |
| 2008 | Crown –Nemuri-ra nai, Yoru no Hate ni... | Juuyuu |
| 2009 | Hebihimesama: Waga Kokoro no Na Hebi | Denji, Gonpachi |
| 2010 | Dance Earth –Negai– | Yu |
| 2013 | Dance Earth –Seimei no Kodō– | Piero |
| 2014 | Changes | Ooyabi |
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kyoto Uzumasa Monogatari | Kota Yanase |
| 2013 | Dance Earth –Beat Trip– |
TV programmes
| Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Shūkan Exile | TBS | MC | |
| 2013 | E Dance Academy | NHK-E | Senior lecturer | |
| Zip! | NTV | "Asa Dance Taisō" | ||
| Nekketsu! Dance Academy | TV Tokyo | Dance instructor | [10][11][12][13] | |
| 2014 | Exile Usa Dance Earth Channel | CS Dance Channel | [14] | |
| 2015 | Chikyū Bus Kikō | BS-TBS | Narration |
Advertisements
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2011 | Recruit Hot Pepper Gourmet |
| 2012 | GREE "Seisen Cerberus" |
| Fujitsu Arrows | |
| 2013 | Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical "Air Salon Path" |
Radio
| Year | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Evolution D | InterFM |
| 2008 | Black room |
Voice acting
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Examurai | Usa |
Music videos
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2010 | Exile "Negai" |
Magazine serialisations
| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2013 | Sotokoto |
Others
| Year | Title | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Furusato Matsuri Tokyo: Nihon no matsuri Furusato no Aji | Japan festival navigator | [15][16][17] |
| 2016 | Netflix Original Drama Get Down | Japan Ambassador | [18] |
