Hiroshi Nagano (長野 博, Nagano Hiroshi) is a Japanese singer, rapper, actor, and television host. He is a former member of V6, a dance-vocal group formed in 1995 by Johnny & Associates, and its subunit 20th Century.[1] He is best-known for his role in the popular tokusatsu series Ultraman Tiga, as the lead character, Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga.
Hiroshi Nagano | |
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| Born | October 9, 1972 |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Labels | Avex Trax |
| Formerly of | V6 |
Career
editIn 1986, at age 14, Nagano joined Johnny & Associates as a Johnny's Jr. He quit Johnny's Jr. in 1990 to continue his studies but rejoined in mid-1992. V6 was formed on 4 September 1995.[2] They made their CD debut on 1 November 1995.
In 1988, Nagano made his acting debut in the television series, Kinpachi-sensei.[3] He landed his first lead role in 1996 as Daigo Madoka in the tokusatsu television drama Ultraman Tiga.[4] In addition to starring in the Ultraman Tiga television series, he has also appeared in several of its spin-offs and feature films.
Personal life
editNagano was born on 9 October 1972 in Yamato, Kanagawa.[5] His parents run a bicycle shop. Nagano is a qualified chef and vegetable sommelier.[6] He married actress Miho Shiraishi on 29 November 2016.[7] They have two children.[8][9]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Shoot | Makoto Saiki | Kazuki Ōmori | |
| 1998 | Shinsei Toilet no Hanako-san | Professor Yabe | Yukihiko Tsutsumi | |
| 2000 | Ultraman Tiga: The Final Odyssey | Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga | Hirochika Muraishi | Lead role |
| 2001 | Atlantis: The Lost Empire | Milo | Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise | Voice role (Japanese dub)[10] |
| 2003 | Hard Luck Hero | Kenshi Kishimoto | Sabu | Lead role with V6 |
| 2004 | Thunderbirds | John Tracy | Jonathan Frakes | Voice role (Japanese dub) |
| 2005 | Hold Up Down | Yusuke Hoshino | Sabu | Lead role with V6 |
| 2008 | Superior Ultraman 8 Brothers | Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga | Takeshi Yagi | Lead role |
Television (as an actor)
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
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| 1988 | Kinpachi-sensei Season 3 | Kōji Naruse | TBS | |
| 1994–1995 | Shin Akakabu Kenji Funsenki | Masao Hīragi | TV Asahi | |
| 1995 | V no Honoo | Hiroshi Nagano | Fuji TV | Lead role with V6 |
| 1996 | Handsome Man | Tobio Saeki | TV Asahi | Lead role |
| 1996–1997 | Ultraman Tiga | Daigo Madoka/Ultraman Tiga | TBS | Lead role |
| 1998 | Ultraman Dyna | Daigo Madoka | TBS | Guest appearance, ep 50–51 |
| 1998 | Pu-Pu-Pu- | TBS | Guest appearance | |
| 1999 | Tengoku ni Ichiban Chikai Otoko | Religious salesman | TBS | Episode 1 |
| 1999 | Shin Oretachi no Tabi Ver.1999 | Street musician | Fuji TV | |
| 2001 | Shōnen Taiya: Gypsy | Convenience store clerk | Fuji TV | Mini-drama |
| 2002 | Shōnen Taiya: Shitsuon (Yoru no Ongaku) | Masaki Mamiya | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role |
| 2002 | Engimono: Nishiki★Koi | Takayuki Mizuno | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role |
| 2003 | Kimi wa Pet | Yūji Yoshida | TBS | Guest appearance |
| 2004 | Engimono: Grift no Teguchi | Teramachi | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role |
| 2004 | Nurseman | Tetsurō Wakatsuki | Nippon TV | Guest appearance |
| 2005 | Gekidan Engimono: Atarashii Ikimono | Takashi Ono | Fuji TV | Mini-drama, lead role |
| 2006 | 2nd House | Kōichi Misawa | TV Tokyo | Lead role |
| 2006 | Keishichō Sōsaikka 9 Gakari SP | Akihisa Manabe | TV Asahi | Television special |
| 2007 | Benkyo Shiteitai! | Junpei Hashiguchi | NHK | Lead role[11] |
| 2008 | Yasuko to Kenji | Kenichi Shimada | Nippon TV | Guest appearance |
| 2020 | Karera wo Mireba Wakaru Koto | Kamoi Yosuke | Wowow | |
| 2020 | Haken no Hinkaku 2 | Atsushi Sumida | Nippon TV | Episode 6 |
Television (as a personality)
edit| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993–1997 | Idol on Stage | Cast member | NHK BS2 | |
| 1994 | Chōjin: Dutch Ball Densetsu | Cast member | Kansai TV | |
| 1999–2002 | Boon! | Cast member | Nippon TV | |
| 2002–2004 | Mobi | Host | Nippon TV | 100 episodes |
| 2008 | Gekkan Moto GP Plus | Cast member | Nippon TV | |
| 2010–2011 | Ryōri no Kaijin | Host | TV Asahi | |
| 2011 | 1 Oku-ri no Dai Shitsumon!? Waratte Koraete! | Host/Cast member | Nippon TV | Host of one corner |
| 2011–2013 | Oh! Doya Kao Summit | Host/Cast member | TV Asahi | Host of the gourmet editions |
| 2012–present | Mizuno Maki no Mahō no Restaurant R | Cast member | MBS | |
| 2013–present | Hare, Tokidoki Farm! | Host | NHK BS Premium | |
| 2013–2018 | Ametalk | Guest | TV Asahi | 5 episodes |
| 2017–present | Yojigoji Days | Host | TV Tokyo | Wednesday host[12] |
References
edit- ^ Garcia, Cathy Rose A. (16 November 2009). "V6 Brings J-Pop Fun to Seoul". Korea Times. Retrieved 28 April 2011.
- ^ "V6's Ken Miyake at the time of their formation: "If Go Morita doesn't enter, I won't either"". News Post Seven (in Japanese). Shogakukan. 1 December 2014. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "People who appeared in Kinpachi-sensei, where are they now! Third season edition" (in Japanese). Middle Edge. 20 September 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "V6's Hiroshi Nagano and Miho Shiraishi announce their first pregnancy" (in Japanese). Sports Hochi. 13 January 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Nagano Hiroshi" (in Japanese). Tower Records Japan. 28 July 2015. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "Hiroshi Nagano, one of the entertainment industry's leading foodies, participates in "Gocchi Battle"!" (in Japanese). music.jp. 13 July 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "V6's Hiroshi Nagano announces his marriage on "Good Meat Day"" (in Japanese). Natalie. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "V6's Hiroshi Nagano is a dad! Miho Shiraishi gives birth to their first child" (in Japanese). Nikkan Sports. 11 May 2018. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "V6's Hiroshi Nagano & Miho Shiraishi have their second child, a baby girl" (in Japanese). Oricon. 22 November 2019. Retrieved 26 September 2021.
- ^ "アトランティス 失われた帝国". The Cinema. Retrieved January 30, 2023.
- ^ "V6's Hiroshi Nagano to appear in an NHK drama for the first time!" (in Japanese). Oricon. 18 April 2007. Retrieved 11 May 2018.
- ^ "TV Tokyo's new information program, daily male MCs and Miho Ohashi as the female MC" (in Japanese). Oricon. 23 March 2017. Retrieved 11 May 2018.