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Kento Yamazaki (山﨑賢人, Yamazaki Kento, born September 7, 1994) is a Japanese actor and model. [1][2] He is best known for his roles in the films L DK (2014), No Longer Heroine (2015), Orange (2015), and Kingdom (2019), as well as the TV shows Death Note (2015), Kiss That Kills (2018), Good Doctor (2018), and the Netflix series Alice in Borderland...
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- Aspired to be a football player. Yamazaki’s presence in the Japanese entertainment industry is a miraculous blessing as he did not consider a career as an actor or model at first.
- Topped a magazine’s cross-dressing contest. While currently more known for his acting gigs, Yamazaki first debuted as a model for the now-defunct Pichi Lemon (ピチレモン) magazine in 2009.
- Has a realistic 3D model of himself. In collaboration with Japanese food company Kagome to promote a then-newly launched vegetable juice in 2018, Yamazaki attended a press conference in Tokyo that was also graced by his 3D model replica.
- Lives to eat. “Do you eat to live or live to eat?” is a common question used as an icebreaker during mealtimes, efficiently categorising the respondents as foodies or non-foodies.
Sep 7, 2024 · Art & Entertainment Guides. From Model And Manga Fan To Live-Action Star: Meet Kento Yamazaki. Get to know this popular Japanese actor. Sheryl Tng , on 7 Sep, 2024. Junior Content Editor. Happy 30th birthday to Kento Yamazaki! The Japanese actor and model has captivated audiences with his notable roles and striking appearance.
- Kento was a soccer player in junior high school. Yamazaki grew up in a middle-class family in Tokyo with his parents and older brother. He has been passionate about football from a young age, playing on teams consistently from 2nd grade through middle school.
- Kento was scouted while out shopping at a soccer shop. Yamazaki was first discovered as a model during his third year of junior high school. While heading home after a soccer match, he was scouted by his current agency on Takeshita Dori in Harajuku.
- His first modeling gig was for a girl magazine. Though now better known as an actor, Kento Yamazaki’s career began in modeling in 2009. His first gig was with the Japanese teen fashion magazine Pichi Lemon, which has since ceased publication.
- Yamazaki made his acting debut in 2010. Kento made his acting debut in 2010 with a guest role on the TV series Atami no Sousakan, portraying a mysterious high school student.
Aug 10, 2020 · Kento played the role of Ryuji Mifune, the former ace of water polo back in middle school but he stop playing because of what happened in the past. Due to his friend’s encouragement, he made a comeback as the water polo team captain to compete again. Photo from Oricon News via Pinterest.
Kento Yamazaki is a Japanese film and television actor known for his roles in dramas, such as ‘Water Polo Yankees’ and ‘Death Note.’. Born and brought up in Tokyo, Japan, he started his acting career in 2010 with the series ‘Leregonomin ba Kento.’. He made his film debut in the 2011 film ‘Control Tower,’ where he essayed the leading role.
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As one of the immensely popular actors in Japan, Kento Yamazaki is now playing the leading role in Fuji TV's prime time drama series “Good Doctor." In his first interview, he talks about some of his new challenges, as well as his thoughts on the new heartwarming Monday night drama series. Q. What was your first impression after reading the script?
