Tatsuya Yamaguchi 山口達也 | |
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| Born | 10 January 1972 Soka, Saitama, Japan |
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| Instrument(s) | Bass |
| Years active | 1989–2018 |
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| Formerly of | Tokio |
Tatsuya Yamaguchi (山口 達也, Yamaguchi Tatsuya, born 10 January 1972) is a Japanese former singer, television presenter, and bassist for the Johnny & Associates group Tokio.[1]
Career
He has acted in several movies and television shows as well as being a co-star for Tokio's variety shows Tokio Kakeru and The Tetsuwan Dash.[2]
On 25 April 2018, news broke that Yamaguchi had been referred to prosecutors for allegedly kissing a girl against her will at his home in Minato, Tokyo, in February 2018. At a hastily arranged news conference at a hotel in Tokyo on 26 April, Yamaguchi apologized for kissing and engaging in indecent behavior with a high school-aged girl. A lawyer representing Johnny & Associates, the talent agency that manages Tokio, announced that Yamaguchi would be indefinitely suspended from activities.[3][4]
On 6 May 2018, Johnny & Associates announced that they had terminated their contract with Yamaguchi.[5]
Personal life
Yamaguchi married a former model in March 2008. On 5 August 2016, he announced that they had divorced.[6]
On September 22, 2020, he was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after rear ending a car in front of his motorcycle.[7]
Filmography
Film
- That's Cunning! Shijō Saidai no Sakusen? (1996), as Kimura Kenji
- Kung Fu Panda (2008), as Po (Japanese version)
- Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (2008), as Po (voice)
- Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011), as Po (Japanese version)
Television
- Wataru Seken wa Oni Bakari (1993), guest appearance
- Ten (2003), presenter
- Būke o Nerae! (2002–2003), presenter
- Ue o Muite Arukō: Sakamoto Kyu Monogatari (2005), as Kyu Sakamoto
- Onee Mans (2006–2009), presenter
- Majo-tachi no 22-ji (2009–2011), presenter
- R no Hōsoku (2011–2018), presenter
- Zip! (2011–2018), Monday, Wednesday main personality
- Shiawase! Bonbi Girl (2011–2018), presenter
References
- ↑ "It will take more than a pop group to save Fukushima's reputation". Japan Times. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ↑ "Taichi Kokubun understands Tatsuya Yamaguchi's divorce: "I will support him as a member"". Oricon News. 8 August 2016. Retrieved 12 January 2017.
- ↑ "Tokio member Tatsuya Yamaguchi investigated over indecent act with high school girl". Japan Times. 25 April 2018.
- ↑ "Member of pop group Tokio referred to prosecutors over indecent act". Mainichi Daily News. 25 April 2018.
- ↑ "Tokio bassist on his own after talent agency lets him leave". The Asashi Shimbun. The Asahi Shimbun Company. 7 May 2018. Retrieved 7 May 2018.
- ↑ "山口離婚 ＴＯＫＩＯメンバーも理解 妻子が笑顔で暮らせるなら「いいんじゃない」" (in Japanese). Yahoo! News Japan. 5 August 2016. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ↑ 日本放送協会. "元TOKIO 山口達也容疑者 酒気帯び運転の疑いで逮捕". NHKニュース. Retrieved 22 September 2020.