Yuya Tegoshi

Quick Facts: Who was Yuya Tegoshi?

Subject:

Yuya Tegoshi

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Japanese singer, actor, and TV personality known for his work in boy bands and solo career.

Born:

1987-11-11

Century / Era:

1987s Historical Era Archive

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Origins & Early Life

Yuya Tegoshi (手越 祐也, Tegoshi Yūya; born November 11, 1987) is a Japanese singer, actor, and television personality. He debuted as a member of Japanese boy band News under Johnny & Associates and was also part of its sub-group Tegomass. Tegoshi entered Johnny & Associates during December 2002. He participated in various Johnny's Junior activities for eleven months before becoming a member of News in 2003. Tegoshi appeared with his band members on Johnny's related television shows, such as Shounen Club and Ya-Ya-yah, soon after he entered the entertainment business.

Career & Major Achievements

In 2005, Tegoshi landed the lead role in the movie Shisso, becoming the first member to star in a movie. Shisso aka Dead Run (International title) premiered in North America at the 2005 New Montreal FilmFest. He gained more acting roles in various Japanese dramas and continued his activities as a member of News. He also hosted his own radio show, called "Tegoshi Yuya's What a Wonderful Music" from April 2005 to March 2006. During News's hiatus in 2006, he and bandmate Takahisa Masuda formed the duo Tegomass.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

They released the single "Miso Soup", recorded entirely in English, in Sweden that reached No. 12 on the Swedish charts. Tegoshi debuted in 2007 as a voice actor for the Japanese release of the American animated film Happy Feet as the voice of Mumble. In July 2007, Tegoshi was given the opportunity to perform a one-man-show called Tegoraji. Then he starred in Fuji TV's drama special called Shabake, as Ichitaro, based on the novel of the same name written by Megumi Hatakenaka (畠中 恵, Hatakenaka Megumi). In 2008, Tegoshi reprised his role as Ichitaro, for the sequel of Shabake called Shabake: Uso Uso.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1987 (1987-11-11): Birth of Yuya Tegoshi — Japanese singer, actor, and TV personality known for his work in boy bands and solo career.
2. 2002: 2002 Milestone — Tegoshi entered Johnny & Associates during December 2002.
3. 2003: 2003 Milestone — He participated in various Johnny's Junior activities for eleven months before becoming a member of News in 2003.
4. 2005: 2005 Milestone — In 2005, Tegoshi landed the lead role in the movie Shisso, becoming the first member to star in a movie.
5. 2006: 2006 Milestone — During News's hiatus in 2006, he and bandmate Takahisa Masuda formed the duo Tegomass.
6. 2007: 2007 Milestone — Tegoshi debuted in 2007 as a voice actor for the Japanese release of the American animated film Happy Feet as the voice of Mumble.
7. 2008: 2008 Milestone — In 2008, Tegoshi reprised his role as Ichitaro, for the sequel of Shabake called Shabake: Uso Uso.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Yuya Tegoshi

True or False: “Yuya Tegoshi's first major acting role was in the movie *Shisso*, which premiered at the 2005 New Montreal FilmFest.”

Answer (TRUE ⭕): The Wikipedia extract confirms that in 2005, Tegoshi landed the lead role in the movie Shisso, and it premiered at the 2005 New Montreal FilmFest.

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