Hiroki Narimiya
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better known as , is a Japan
ese actor.
, so he is of Okinawan descent. His parents divorced when he was young, and in his third year of junior high school, his mother died and he and his brother were raised by his grandmother. He had made a promise to his mother to become serious about acting and soon dropped out of school to pursue his career.
In February 2001, he made his movie debut in "Oboreru Sakana", a Toei production. In 2002, he appeared as Noda in the television drama, "Gokusen." With his life-sized performance in this role, Hiroki won both serious acclaim and popularity. That same year, he was the lead in "Okan wa Uchu wo Shihaisuru", a television special on Fuji Television Network
. Come 2003, he performed in his first period film, "Azumi
", which became a box office hit and allowed Hiroki to display his swordplay skills from daily training.
In 2004, Hiroki returned to the stage in the Shakespearean play "Oki ni Mesumama (As You Like It
)" and had a supporting role in the TBS
drama Orange Days
. The next year, he starred in the TBS series "Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu" and was featured in four films, including Nana
, the sequel for which was released December 2006.
While working on his acting career, Hiroki has been proving himself quite the fashion leader. He designed a line of clothes along with many collaboration projects. Fall 2003, he appeared as a model for his Tokyo collection. His trademark hairstyle (the "Narimiya Cut") became all the rage among Japanese teens. Hiroki has also appeared on more than 10 covers of fashion and other magazines in the past year and received the 2005 Crystallized Style Award (presented by Swarovski
).
Hiroki has received many offers to model overseas for high-fashion brands, which fits in his plans to pursue work outside Japan as both a model and actor.
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
ese actor.
Early life
He was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan. His parents are OkinawanRyukyuans
The are the indigenous peoples of the Ryukyu Islands between the islands of Kyūshū and Taiwan. The generally recognized subgroups of Ryukyuans are Amamians, Okinawans, Miyakoans, Yaeyamans, and Yonagunians. Geographically, they live in either Okinawa Prefecture or Kagoshima Prefecture...
, so he is of Okinawan descent. His parents divorced when he was young, and in his third year of junior high school, his mother died and he and his brother were raised by his grandmother. He had made a promise to his mother to become serious about acting and soon dropped out of school to pursue his career.
Career
He soon debuted in 2000 in the play "Horobikaketa Jinrui, Sono Ai no Honshitsu to wa (Perishing Humankind, What is the Essence of Its Love?)." Hiroki was chosen for the part of Kane out of the 3000 actors who auditioned.In February 2001, he made his movie debut in "Oboreru Sakana", a Toei production. In 2002, he appeared as Noda in the television drama, "Gokusen." With his life-sized performance in this role, Hiroki won both serious acclaim and popularity. That same year, he was the lead in "Okan wa Uchu wo Shihaisuru", a television special on Fuji Television Network
Fuji Television
is a Japanese television station based in Daiba, Minato, Tokyo, Japan, also known as or CX, based on the station's callsign "JOCX-DTV". It is the flagship station of the Fuji News Network and the ....
. Come 2003, he performed in his first period film, "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...
", which became a box office hit and allowed Hiroki to display his swordplay skills from daily training.
In 2004, Hiroki returned to the stage in the Shakespearean play "Oki ni Mesumama (As You Like It
As You Like It
As You Like It is a pastoral comedy by William Shakespeare believed to have been written in 1599 or early 1600 and first published in the folio of 1623. The play's first performance is uncertain, though a performance at Wilton House in 1603 has been suggested as a possibility...
)" and had a supporting role in the TBS
Tokyo Broadcasting System
, TBS Holdings, Inc. or TBSHD, is a stockholding company in Tokyo, Japan. It is a parent company of a television network named and radio network named ....
drama Orange Days
Orange Days
is a drama series that aired in Japan on TBS in 2004.-Cast:* Satoshi Tsumabuki as Kai Yuuki - leading role* Kou Shibasaki as Sae Hagio - heroine* Manami Konishi as Maho Takagi - Kai's girlfriend, postgraduate student...
. The next year, he starred in the TBS series "Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu" and was featured in four films, including Nana
Nana (2005 film)
Nana is a 2005 Japanese film adaption of the manga by Ai Yazawa, directed by Kentarō Ōtani. The film was released on September 3, 2005. It stars Mika Nakashima as the punk star Nana Osaki, and Aoi Miyazaki as Hachi ....
, the sequel for which was released December 2006.
While working on his acting career, Hiroki has been proving himself quite the fashion leader. He designed a line of clothes along with many collaboration projects. Fall 2003, he appeared as a model for his Tokyo collection. His trademark hairstyle (the "Narimiya Cut") became all the rage among Japanese teens. Hiroki has also appeared on more than 10 covers of fashion and other magazines in the past year and received the 2005 Crystallized Style Award (presented by Swarovski
Swarovski
Swarovski is the brand name for a range of precisely-cut crystal and related luxury products produced by Swarovski AG of Wattens, Austria...
).
Hiroki has received many offers to model overseas for high-fashion brands, which fits in his plans to pursue work outside Japan as both a model and actor.
Movies
- Gyakuten SaibanGyakuten Saiban (film)is an upcoming Japanese theatrical film based on Capcom's Ace Attorney video game series, which is being directed by Miike Takashi. The film stars Hiroki Narimiya, Mirei Kiritani, and Takumi Saito, and is scheduled to be released in Japanese cinemas on 11 February 2012.-Premise:Based primarily on...
- Ryuichi NaruhodoPhoenix Wright (character)Phoenix Wright, known as in original Japanese language versions, is a fictional defense attorney in Capcom's Ace Attorney video game series. As of , the series has sold 3 million copies and is Capcom's 11th best-selling series of all time. Phoenix has been featured as the main protagonist in three...
(2012) - Lalapipo (2009)
- DropDrop-General use:*Drop or droplet, a small volume of liquid**Eye drops, saline drops used as medication for the eyes*Drop , a unit of measure of volume*Falling , or allowing an object to fall...
(2009) - SakuranSakuran, is a manga series created by Moyoco Anno. The manga is about a girl, Kiyoha who becomes a tayu or oiran courtesan.- Plot :...
(2007) - UnfairUnfair: The MovieUnfair: The Movie is a Japanese action movie released on March 17, 2007, directed by Yoshinori Kobayashi, follow up to the drama Unfair, and still starring Ryoko Shinohara in the main role...
(2007) - Nana 2NANA 2Nana 2 is the sequel to the Japanese movie Nana, an adaptation of the manga by Ai Yazawa, directed by Kentarô Ôtani. Production for the movie began in mid-September and only one and a half month shootings finished the movie in time for the December 9, 2006 release.-Synopsis:Taking place shortly...
(2006) - Akihabara@DEEPAkihabara@DEEPis a 2004 novel by Ira Ishida which spawned a manga, television drama, and movie adaptation.The drama and manga versions have considerable differences from the original novel....
(2006) - Arashi no Yoru NiArashi no Yoru Niis the first in a series of children's books authored by Yūichi Kimura and illustrated by Hiroshi Abe. In 1995, the book won the 42nd Sankei Children's Literature Culture Award and the 26th Kōdansha Literature Culture Award....
Vocal (2005) - Tantei Jimusho 5 (2005)
- Rampo Jigoku (2005)
- NanaNana (2005 film)Nana is a 2005 Japanese film adaption of the manga by Ai Yazawa, directed by Kentarō Ōtani. The film was released on September 3, 2005. It stars Mika Nakashima as the punk star Nana Osaki, and Aoi Miyazaki as Hachi ....
(2005) - Kagen no TsukiKagen no tsuki (film)Kagen no Tsuki ~Last Quarter is a 2004 Japanese film directed by Ken Nakai, based on Ai Yazawa's manga of the same name.-Synopsis:...
(2004) - Shinkokyu (2004)
- AzumiAzumiis 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...
(2003) - Ainokarada (2003)
- Lovers' KissLovers' Kissis a 2003 Japanese romance movie based on a manga by Akimi Yoshida. This is a youth movie of six teenagers whom it is focused on, taking place in Kamakura.The themes of homosexuality and sexual trauma are the main focus of the story....
(2003) - Ikisudama (2001)
- Oboreru Sakana (2001)
Dramas
- Mou Yuukai Nante Shinai (2012)
- Hi wa Mata Noboru (2011)
- Saigo no Bansan (2011)
- Juui Dolittle (2010)
- Yankee-kun to Megane-chan (2010)
- Bloody Monday Season 2Bloody Monday (manga)is a Japanese manga series written by Tadashi Agi and illustrated by Megumi Kouji. The series had been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine by Kodansha from April 2007 to May 2009, with individual chapters collected into eleven tankōbon volume as of May 15, 2009, and a total of 96 chapters altogether...
(2010) - Tokyo DogsTokyo Dogsis a Fuji TV Japanese television drama, which stars Oguri Shun and Mizushima Hiro.-Synopsis:Takakura So witnessed his father's murder at a young age. Pledging to catch the killer, he grows up to become an elite cop in New York City, where the criminal lives. His character is cool-headed and...
(2009) - episode 1 - Bloody MondayBloody Monday (manga)is a Japanese manga series written by Tadashi Agi and illustrated by Megumi Kouji. The series had been serialized in Weekly Shōnen Magazine by Kodansha from April 2007 to May 2009, with individual chapters collected into eleven tankōbon volume as of May 15, 2009, and a total of 96 chapters altogether...
(2008) - Innocent LoveInnocent Love"Innocent Love" was the fourth international single released from singer Sandra in time for the summer of 1986. It appeared in 1986 on her second studio album and later in a remixed version on her 2006 remix album Reflections - Reproduced Hits. The song was released as a lead single from her second...
(2008) - Hachimitsu to Clover (2008)
- Barefoot Gen (TV drama)Barefoot Gen (TV drama)is a Japanese television special drama.The drama come from the one of the popular manga "Barefoot Gen" written by Keiji Nakazawa, from his real experiences as the atomic bomb survivor....
(Hadashi no Gen) (2007) - Koumyou ga Tsuji (2006)
- Onna no Ichidaiki (2005)
- Ai no UtaAi no UtaAi no Uta may refer to:* Ai no Uta , an album by Ai Nonaka* "Ai no Uta" * "Ai no Uta" * "Ai no Uta" * "Ai no Uta", a song by Angela Aki from Today...
(2005) - Ima, Ai ni YukimasuIma, Ai ni Yukimasu, is a 2004 Japanese drama film based on a Japanese novel of the same name written by Takuji Ichikawa. The film was directed by Nobuhiro Doi and it was adapted from the novel by Yoshikazu Okada. It stars actress Yūko Takeuchi as Mio Aio and actor Shido Nakamura as Takumi Aio.Be with You was first...
(2005) - M no Higeki(2005)
- Orange DaysOrange Daysis a drama series that aired in Japan on TBS in 2004.-Cast:* Satoshi Tsumabuki as Kai Yuuki - leading role* Kou Shibasaki as Sae Hagio - heroine* Manami Konishi as Maho Takagi - Kai's girlfriend, postgraduate student...
(2004) - Trick 3 (2003)
- Stand UP!!Stand Up!!is a Japanese television drama which ran weekly for three months in 2003. The drama, which stars Kazunari Ninomiya of Arashi and Tomohisa Yamashita of NEWS, centers around the lives of the last four virgins left in their highschool as they struggle to lose their virginity over their final high...
(2003) - Kou Kou Kyoushi 2003
- GokusenGokusenis a manga series by Kozueko Morimoto. The story follows Kumiko Yamaguchi, the granddaughter of a Yakuza boss and teacher at an all-male private high school. In 2008, a SP manga was out, featuring some of Yankumi's old students who are by now working adults.In 2002, the manga was adapted into a...
(2003) - Kisarazu Cat's EyeKisarazu Cat's Eyeis a humorous Japanese television show and movie series. To date, there have been two Kisarazu Cat's Eye movies:Kisarazu Cat's Eye Nihon Series and Kisarazu Cat's Eye World Series .-Synopsis:...
(2003) - Sarariman Kintaro 3
- Toshiie to Matsu (2002)
Video games
- Yakuza 4Yakuza 4, is a video game developed and published by Sega exclusively for the PlayStation 3. The game was announced on July 24, 2009. A promotion video was presented at the 2009 Tokyo Game Show and a preview presenting the main story was released on January 13, 2010....
as Masayoshi Tanimura (Voice and likeness) - Professor Layton VS Ace Attorney as Phoenix Wright (Voice)
CM
- Norton Internet SecurityNorton Internet SecurityNorton Internet Security, developed by Symantec Corporation, provides malware prevention and removal during subscription period and uses signatures and heuristics to identify viruses. Other features include a software firewall, e-mail spam filtering, and phishing protection.Symantec distributes...
(2010) - Mt.Rainer Double Expresso
- House Food 新・カレーライス宣言 (2005)
- Vodafone (2004)
- JAL北海道キャンペーン (2004)
- House Food ビストロシェフ (2003)
- J-PHONE (2002)