Meisa Kuroki
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, better known by her stage name , is a Japanese actress, model and singer born in Nago, Okinawa
, Japan. She is represented by the agency Sweet Power and is signed to Sony Music Japan. She made her acting debut in 2004. She has modeled for the popular Japanese fashion magazine JJ
, among others, and is the current Japanese representative for Epson and Giorgio Armani. She has appeared in numerous television dramas, commercials, films, and stage productions.
. While studying at the Okinawa Actors School, from which she graduated in 2007, she was a member of the institution's B.B. Waves group.
Atami Satsujin Jiken: Pyonyang Kara Kita Onna Keiji. Since her debut she has continued to perform in theater, notably in the Azumi
stage productions in 2005 and 2006, the musical Endless Shock (2005), and most recently in Onna Nobunaga (2009) and Hiryuden 2010: Last Princess (2010). Kuroki made her television debut in 2004 in the Fuji TV drama, Medaka. She has played supporting roles in several high-rated and critically acclaimed drama series, including Haikei, Chichiue-sama (2007), Kaze no Garden (2008), and Shinzanmono
(2010). Kuroki won the Television Drama Academy Award and TV Life Drama Grand Prix for Best Supporting Actress in 2009 for her role in the Fuji TV drama, Ninkyo Helper. In 2006 she starred in Chakushin Ari: Final, the final installment of the Chakushin Ari
franchise, for which she earned the Golden Arrow Award for Newcomer of the Year. In 2007 she appeared in Fumihiko Sori
's CGI
anime
film Vexille
. She also starred in Subaru, the live-action, film adaptation of the Masahito Soda manga, produced by Bill Kong, and Assault Girls
, directed by Mamoru Oshii
. In 2010 Kuroki played the role of Yuki Mori in the live-action film Space Battleship Yamato
, opposite Takuya Kimura
. In 2011 Kuroki co-starred with Mikako Tabe
in her first serial drama lead role in the TV Asahi
drama Jiu: Keishichou Tokushuhan Sousakei.
, in which she also appeared. On June 21, 2008, her debut song, "Like This", was released through the Sony Music Japan subsidiary label Studioseven Recordings
. It soon was announced on February 17, 2009, that Kuroki's first EP, Hellcat, would be released on April 8, 2009. Her second EP, Attitude
, was released in January 2010. In January 2011 Kuroki released her first studio album, Magazine
, which peaked at number 6 on the Oricon
Weekly Albums chart. She also performed Wired Life for Ao No Exorcist as the second, ending theme.
s, one of her own, Love Meisa, and a joint one, Missmatch, with close friend and fellow actress, Maki Horikita
, photographed by Kishin Shinoyama
. In 2009 Kuroki was chosen as the Japanese face of international fashion brand, Emporio Armani, and she also appeared in numerous events for the brand worldwide. In 2010 Kuroki was chosen as the international face of French cosmetic brand, L'Oréal
.
Nago, Okinawa
is a city located in the northern part of Okinawa Island, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2008, the city has an estimated population of 60,598 and the density of 288 persons per km². The total area is 210.30 km². The city was founded on August 1, 1970, and hosted the G-8 Summit in 2000.-...
, Japan. She is represented by the agency Sweet Power and is signed to Sony Music Japan. She made her acting debut in 2004. She has modeled for the popular Japanese fashion magazine JJ
JJ (magazine)
JJ is a Japanese fashion and lifestyle magazine published by Kobunsha. It was established in 1975 as an extra issue of Weekly Josei Jishin, and was the first women's magazine for college students in Japan. Most readers of JJ are females between the ages of 17 and 26, and range from college students...
, among others, and is the current Japanese representative for Epson and Giorgio Armani. She has appeared in numerous television dramas, commercials, films, and stage productions.
Early life and career
Born to a Japanese mother and Japanese-Panamanian father as the youngest of four sisters, she was discovered by a fashion scout while at the second year of junior high in Okinawa. She subsequently began modeling, initially modeling exclusively for the popular fashion magazine JJJJ (magazine)
JJ is a Japanese fashion and lifestyle magazine published by Kobunsha. It was established in 1975 as an extra issue of Weekly Josei Jishin, and was the first women's magazine for college students in Japan. Most readers of JJ are females between the ages of 17 and 26, and range from college students...
. While studying at the Okinawa Actors School, from which she graduated in 2007, she was a member of the institution's B.B. Waves group.
Acting career
Kuroki made her acting debut in February 2004 in the Kita-ku Tsuka Kōhei Gekidan playPlay (theatre)
A play is a form of literature written by a playwright, usually consisting of scripted dialogue between characters, intended for theatrical performance rather than just reading. There are rare dramatists, notably George Bernard Shaw, who have had little preference whether their plays were performed...
Atami Satsujin Jiken: Pyonyang Kara Kita Onna Keiji. Since her debut she has continued to perform in theater, notably in the Azumi
Azumi
is a Japanese manga series created by Yū Koyama in 1994. The manga was originally published by Shogakukan and serialized in Big Comic Superior, and was later adapted to two feature films starring Aya Ueto, a video game and a stage play. Azumi received an Excellence Prize at the 1997 Japan Media...
stage productions in 2005 and 2006, the musical Endless Shock (2005), and most recently in Onna Nobunaga (2009) and Hiryuden 2010: Last Princess (2010). Kuroki made her television debut in 2004 in the Fuji TV drama, Medaka. She has played supporting roles in several high-rated and critically acclaimed drama series, including Haikei, Chichiue-sama (2007), Kaze no Garden (2008), and Shinzanmono
Shinzanmono
is a detective Japanese television drama, part of the Spring 2010 season of the Japanese TBS Network. It is based on the latest novel in the "Kyoichiro Kaga" series by mystery author Keigo Higashino, and is set and filmed in the area of Nihonbashi, Tokyo.-Details:...
(2010). Kuroki won the Television Drama Academy Award and TV Life Drama Grand Prix for Best Supporting Actress in 2009 for her role in the Fuji TV drama, Ninkyo Helper. In 2006 she starred in Chakushin Ari: Final, the final installment of the Chakushin Ari
Chakushin Ari
is a 2003 Japanese horror film directed by Takashi Miike.-Plot:During an evening get-together with friends, Okazaki Yoko's cell phone suddenly rings in an eerie, unusual tone. Not recognizing the tone, Yoko doesn't pick up soon enough and the call goes into "voice mail"...
franchise, for which she earned the Golden Arrow Award for Newcomer of the Year. In 2007 she appeared in Fumihiko Sori
Fumihiko Sori
Fumihiko Sori is a Japanese film director and film producer. He received a nomination for the 'Best Director' prize at the Japanese Academy Awards for his directing debut, Ping Pong.-Director:*2002 Ping Pong*2007 Vexille*2008 Ichi...
's CGI
Computer-generated imagery
Computer-generated imagery is the application of the field of computer graphics or, more specifically, 3D computer graphics to special effects in art, video games, films, television programs, commercials, simulators and simulation generally, and printed media...
anime
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
film Vexille
Vexille
is a 2007 Japanese CGI anime film, written, directed, and edited by famed Ping Pong director Fumihiko Sori, and features the voices of Meisa Kuroki, Yasuko Matsuyuki, and Shosuke Tanihara....
. She also starred in Subaru, the live-action, film adaptation of the Masahito Soda manga, produced by Bill Kong, and Assault Girls
Assault Girls
is a Japanese live-action feature written and directed by Mamoru Oshii.-Synopsis:In the aftermath of global thermonuclear war, three battle tested women wage war in a virtual reality videogame against giant mutant sandwhales...
, directed by Mamoru Oshii
Mamoru Oshii
Mamoru Oshii is a Japanese filmmaker, television director, and writer. Famous for his philosophy-oriented storytelling, Oshii has directed a number of popular anime, including Urusei Yatsura 2: Beautiful Dreamer, Ghost in the Shell, and Patlabor 2...
. In 2010 Kuroki played the role of Yuki Mori in the live-action film Space Battleship Yamato
Space Battleship Yamato (2010 film)
is a live action film adaptation of the original Space Battleship Yamato anime TV series from 1974. The film was released in Japan on December 1, 2010. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan on June 24, 2011.-Plot:...
, opposite Takuya Kimura
Takuya Kimura
, nicknamed , is a Japanese singer and actor. He is also a member of the Japanese idol group SMAP. Most of the TV dramas he starred in produced high ratings in Japan...
. In 2011 Kuroki co-starred with Mikako Tabe
Mikako Tabe
is a Japanese stage and film actress who is from Tokyo. She has played the role of Yaten Kou in the Sailor Moon musicals. She also starred in the comedy series Yasuko to Kenji.-Movies:*Kimi ni Todoke *Fish Story *Kowai Douyou...
in her first serial drama lead role in the TV Asahi
TV Asahi
, also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network....
drama Jiu: Keishichou Tokushuhan Sousakei.
Music career
Kuroki performed on the soundtrack of the 2007 film, Crows ZeroCrows ZERO
is a film based on the manga Crows by Hiroshi Takahashi. The film was directed by Takashi Miike, written by Shogo Muto and stars Shun Oguri and Takayuki Yamada...
, in which she also appeared. On June 21, 2008, her debut song, "Like This", was released through the Sony Music Japan subsidiary label Studioseven Recordings
Studioseven Recordings
Studioseven Recordings is a Japanese record label founded in 2006 which is a subsidiary of Sony Music Japan. As of 2010 it is now defunct.-History:...
. It soon was announced on February 17, 2009, that Kuroki's first EP, Hellcat, would be released on April 8, 2009. Her second EP, Attitude
Attitude (EP)
-Oricon Sales Charts:-Physical Sales Charts:-External links:*...
, was released in January 2010. In January 2011 Kuroki released her first studio album, Magazine
Magazine (Meisa Kuroki album)
Magazine is the first studio album by the Japanese singer, model and actress Meisa Kuroki. It was released in January 26, 2011 in 3 editions: two CD+DVD editions and a Regular edition...
, which peaked at number 6 on the Oricon
Oricon
, established in 1999, is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. It started as , which was founded by Sōkō Koike in November 1967 and became known for its music charts. Oricon Inc...
Weekly Albums chart. She also performed Wired Life for Ao No Exorcist as the second, ending theme.
Modeling
In addition to her modeling work for the fashion magazines JJ and 25ans, Kuroki has released two photobookPhotobook
A photo-book or photobook is a book in which photographs make a significant contribution to the overall content. The most critically acclaimed photo-books celebrate the creative work of an individual photographer, but can also result from the collaboration between a photographer and a writer, an...
s, one of her own, Love Meisa, and a joint one, Missmatch, with close friend and fellow actress, Maki Horikita
Maki Horikita
is a Japanese actress and endorser. She debuted in 2003 as a U-15 idol and has since starred in Japanese television dramas, television and magazine advertisements, and movies.- Childhood:...
, photographed by Kishin Shinoyama
Kishin Shinoyama
is a Japanese photographer.Shinoyama graduated from Nihon University. He worked with the Light Publicity agency while still a student, and freelanced after graduation....
. In 2009 Kuroki was chosen as the Japanese face of international fashion brand, Emporio Armani, and she also appeared in numerous events for the brand worldwide. In 2010 Kuroki was chosen as the international face of French cosmetic brand, L'Oréal
L'Oréal
The L'Oréal Group is the world's largest cosmetics and beauty company. With its registered office in Paris and head office in the Paris suburb of Clichy, Hauts-de-Seine, France, it has developed activities in the field of cosmetics...
.
Discography
- MagazineMagazine (Meisa Kuroki album)Magazine is the first studio album by the Japanese singer, model and actress Meisa Kuroki. It was released in January 26, 2011 in 3 editions: two CD+DVD editions and a Regular edition...
(2011)
Film
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onaji Tsuki o Mite Iru | 2005 | Emi Sugiyama | |
| Camus Nante Shiranai | 2006 | Rei | |
| Chakushin Ari: Final One Missed Call: Final One Missed Call: Final is the 3rd film of the One Missed Call franchise, released in 2006.-Plot:Emiri, a timid high school girl, is bullied mercilessly by her classmates, but when her friend, Asuka, stands up for her, Asuka becomes the target of the bullying instead. Emiri, not wanting to be... |
2006 | Emiri Kusama | |
| Tada, Kimi o Aishiteru | 2006 | Miyuki Toyama | |
| Taitei no Ken Taitei no Ken ' is a series of novels by Baku Yumemakura. They blend samurai action with sci-fi elements. The first novel was adapted into a 2007 movie directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi.-Cast:*Hiroshi Abe as Yorozu Genkurou... |
2007 | Botan | |
| Vexille: 2077 Nihon Sakoku Vexille is a 2007 Japanese CGI anime film, written, directed, and edited by famed Ping Pong director Fumihiko Sori, and features the voices of Meisa Kuroki, Yasuko Matsuyuki, and Shosuke Tanihara.... |
2007 | Vexille | Voice |
| Crows Zero Crows ZERO is a film based on the manga Crows by Hiroshi Takahashi. The film was directed by Takashi Miike, written by Shogo Muto and stars Shun Oguri and Takayuki Yamada... |
2007 | Ruka Aizawa | |
| Subaru | 2009 | Subaru Miyamoto | |
| Crows Zero 2 Crows Zero 2 is a sequel to Crows Zero, a loose adaptation of Hiroshi Takahashi's best-selling manga, Crows.The film was written by Shogo Muto and directed by Takashi Miike, featuring Shun Oguri and Takayuki Yamada who, among some actors originally appeared in Crows Zero, returned to revive their roles as Genji... |
2009 | Ruka Aizawa | |
| Assault Girls Assault Girls is a Japanese live-action feature written and directed by Mamoru Oshii.-Synopsis:In the aftermath of global thermonuclear war, three battle tested women wage war in a virtual reality videogame against giant mutant sandwhales... |
2009 | Gray | |
| Yazima Beauty Salon Yazima Beauty Salon is a Japanese vocal group consisting of DJ OZMA and the owarai group Tunnels in character and in drag depicting a group of women they found scouting for talent in Las Vegas, Nevada... |
2010 | Raspberry | |
| Space Battleship Yamato Space Battleship Yamato (2010 film) is a live action film adaptation of the original Space Battleship Yamato anime TV series from 1974. The film was released in Japan on December 1, 2010. It was released on DVD and Blu-ray in Japan on June 24, 2011.-Plot:... |
2010 | Yuki Mori | |
| Andalucia: Megami no Hōfuku | 2011 | Yuka Shindō | |
| Kirin no Tsubasa | 2012 | Ami Aoyama | post-production |
Television
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medaka | 2004 | Asuka Yoshizumi | |
| Honto ni Atta Kowai Hanashi | 2004 | Eriko Mitsuhashi | Season 2, Episode 21 |
| Koisuru Nichiyōbi: Bungaku no Uta | 2005 | Keiko Yokoyama | Episode 1 |
| Aru Ai no Uta | 2006 | Ruka Kashiwagi | |
| Haikei, Chichiue-sama | 2007 | Naomi Karasawa | |
| Byakkotai | 2007 | Sayoko Asai | TV movie |
| Seitosho-kun | 2007 | Yūko Sonoi | Episode 1 |
| 1-Pound no Fukuin One-Pound Gospel is a manga series created by Rumiko Takahashi, author of Maison Ikkoku, Ranma ½, and InuYasha. The series was serialized periodically in Weekly Young Sunday from issue 9 in 1987 to issue 3/4 in 2007. Released in North America by Viz Media, it is a fusion of the sports and romantic comedy genres... |
2008 | Sister Angela | |
| Tobira wa Tozasareta Mama | 2008 | Yuka Usui | TV movie |
| Kaze no Garden | 2008 | Rui Shiratori | |
| Dansō no Reijin: Kawashima Yoshiko no Shōgai | 2008 | Young Yoshiko Kawashima | TV movie |
| Chance: Kanojo ga Seikō Shita Riyū | 2009 | Saori Tamaki | TV movie |
| Ninkyo Helper | 2009–2011 | Riko Yomogi | 11 episodes 1 special TV Life Drama Grand Prix for Best Supporting Actress Nominated—Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix for Best Supporting Actress Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix The Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix is an award given by the Nikkan Sports newspaper to Japanese television dramas.-Best Drama:*1st: Love Generation*2nd: Great Teacher Onizuka*3rd: Beautiful Life*4th: Hero*5th: Antique... Nominated—The Television Drama Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress |
| Saigo no Yakusoku Saigo no Yakusoku was a Japanese drama special starring the members of Japanese boy band Arashi in their first drama together in nearly ten years.-Plot:Janitors Satoru Mashiko and Haruo Iio are driving towards Energy Bio Corporation for work when motorcycle courier Nozomu Gotō passes by them... |
2010 | Yukiya Kitamura | TV movie |
| Shinzanmono | 2010–2011 | Ami Aoyama | 10 episodes 1 special |
| Iris Iris (TV series) Iris is a South Korean espionage television drama series broadcast by KBS in 2009. With a budget in excess of 20 billion won , it, along with its spin-off Athena: Goddess of War, share the record for the most expensive Korean dramas ever produced.Premiering in October 2009, the series was a... |
2010 | Seung-hee Choi | Japanese voice |
| Shiawase ni Narō yo | 2011 | Haruna Yanagisawa | |
| Jiu: Keishichou Tokushuhan Sousakei | 2011 | Motoko Isaki |
Theatre
| Title | Year | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atami Satsujin Jiken: Pyonyang Kara Kita Onna Keiji | 2004 | Tomoko Mizuno | |
| Endless Shock | 2005 | Rika | |
| Azumi: Azumi on Stage Azumi is a Japanese manga series created by Yū Koyama in 1994. The manga was originally published by Shogakukan and serialized in Big Comic Superior, and was later adapted to two feature films starring Aya Ueto, a video game and a stage play. Azumi received an Excellence Prize at the 1997 Japan Media... |
2005 | Azumi | |
| Chōkyōshi | 2005 | Momo | |
| Azumi: Azumi Returns | 2004 | Azumi | |
| Itsu no Hi Ka Kimi Kaeru | 2007 | Lin | |
| Akai Shiro, Kuroi Suna | 2009 | Princess Nadja | |
| Onna Nobunaga | 2009 | Nobunaga Oda | |
| Hiryuden 2010: Last Princess | 2010 | Michiko Kanbayashi |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film / Series | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Golden Arrow Award Golden Arrow Award A Golden Arrow Award was an accolade presented by the members of the Japan Magazine Publishers Association to recognize excellence in domestic media, such as in film, television, and music.The 1st Golden Arrow Awards were held on March 17, 1964... |
Newcomer of the Year | ||
| 2009 | Hashida Award | Newcomer of the Year | ||
| 2009 | Élan d'Or Award Élan d'or Award The are presented annually by the All Nippon Producers Association to recognize outstanding achievements in domestic motion pictures and television.... |
Newcomer of the Year | ||
| 2009 | Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix The Nikkan Sports Drama Grand Prix is an award given by the Nikkan Sports newspaper to Japanese television dramas.-Best Drama:*1st: Love Generation*2nd: Great Teacher Onizuka*3rd: Beautiful Life*4th: Hero*5th: Antique... |
Best Supporting Actress | Ninkyo Helper | |
| 2009 | The Television Drama Academy Award | Best Supporting Actress | Ninkyo Helper | |
| 2009 | TV Life Drama Grand Prix | Best Supporting Actress | Ninkyo Helper |
Prizes
| Year | Prize |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Bvlgari Brilliant Dream Award |
| 2009 | Miss Cotton USA Prize |
| 2009 | FEC Special Prize |
| 2009 | Ms. Lily Prize |
| 2009 | Forevermark Prize |
| 2009 | Fur of the Year Prize |
| 2009 | Shogakukan Shogakukan is a Japanese publisher of dictionaries, literature, manga, non-fiction, DVDs, and other media in Japan.Shogakukan founded Shueisha which founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but are together called the Hitotsubashi Group, one of the largest publishing groups in Japan... Dime Trend Woman of the Year Prize |
| 2010 | Clarino Bikyaku Prize |
| 2010 | Vogue Nippon Vogue (magazine) Vogue is a fashion and lifestyle magazine that is published monthly in 18 national and one regional edition by Condé Nast.-History:In 1892 Arthur Turnure founded Vogue as a weekly publication in the United States. When he died in 1909, Condé Montrose Nast picked up the magazine and slowly began... Women of the Year |
| 2010 | Japan Jewelry Best Dresser Prize |