Raul | |
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ラウール | |
Born | Maito Raul Murakami 27 June 2003 |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupations |
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Years active | 2015 to present |
Agent | Smile-Up |
Height | 190 cm (6 ft 3 in)[2] |
Website | www |
Maito Raul Murakami (村上真都ラウール, Murakami Maito Raul, born 27 June 2003, in Tokyo), also known by his stage name Raul (ラウール), is a Japanese singer, actor, model, and TV personality. Raul is a member of idol group Snow Man under Smile-Up (formerly known as Johnny & Associates).
Biography
Raul joined Smile-Up in May 2015. In June 2018, he was chosen to be a member of Chibiko Ninja (later known as Shounen Ninja), a new pre-debut unit under Junior, a branch of Smile-Up that manages trainees and their activities.
On January 17, 2019, Raul was added as a new member to Snow Man, an existing Junior unit, in addition to Koji Mukai and Ren Meguro.[3] Snow Man made their official debut on January 22, 2020. Corresponding to his debut, Raul withdrew from Shounen Ninja.
In 2021, Raul co-starred with Ai Yoshikawa for the live action film adaptation of the manga series "Honey Lemon Soda" in his first leading role outside of Snow Man related projects.
In June 2022, Raul debuted at Paris Fashion Week for the Yohji Yamamoto POUR HOMME Spring/Summer 2023 Collection.[4]
Personal life
Raul is of Venezuelan and Japanese descent. In April 2022, it was revealed that Raul had graduated from high school and enrolled at Waseda University in the Department of Health Sciences and Social Welfare.[5]
Filmography
TV dramas
Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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2019 | Please do not attempt, never. | Terusu | NHK | Supporting Role | [6] |
2019 | Kantan na Oshigoto desu. Ni obo shite Mita. | Hyakuhon Gou "Momo" | NTV | Lead Role | [7] |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Distributor | Notes | Ref. |
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2019 | Shounentachi | Performer | Shochiku | Guest role | [8] |
2020 | Takizawa Kabuki ZERO 2020: The Movie | Himself | Shochiku | Lead role | [9] |
2021 | Honey Lemon Soda | Kai Miura | Shochiku | Lead role | [10] |
2022 | Mr. Osomatsu | Todomatsu Matsuno | Toho | Lead role | [11] |
References
- ↑ "Snow Man Profile". Johnny's Net. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ↑ "Snow Manラウール身長さらに伸び190センチ到達「命削ってる」責任感込め大迫力ダンス". 日刊スポーツ. Nikkan Sports. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ↑ "滝沢秀明氏、新会社「ジャニーズアイランド」社長に就任 Snow Man改編を発表". Oricon Music. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ↑ Vogue Runway. "ラウール、要潤、伊藤英明etc., ヨウジヤマモトの反骨精神を、日本の著名人が体現。【23年SS メンズ速報】". Vogue Japan. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ↑ "Snow Manラウール、早大進学「いろいろなものが学べる」". スポーツ報知. Sports Hochi. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ↑ "よるドラ 「決してマネしないでください。」". NHK Drama. NHK. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ↑ "簡単なお仕事です。に応募してみた". NTV. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ↑ "映画少年たち". 松竹. 松竹. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ↑ "滝沢歌舞伎 ZERO 2020 The Movie". 滝沢歌舞伎 ZERO 2020 The Movie. Shochiku. Retrieved 5 April 2022.
- ↑ "Honey Lemon Soda". IMDb. IMDb. Retrieved 20 November 2022.
- ↑ "おそ松さん". おそ松さ. Toho. Retrieved 5 April 2022.