Takuya Kimura is an actor who has long become the idol of thousands of people in his Land of the Rising Sun. Women sigh for it, men envy. A wonderful actor, singer and showman has been on the screens of Japan for many years, delighting the people with his talent.
Childhood and youth
Kimura Takuya was born in the capital of Japan, Tokyo in 1972 on November 13. He is 7 years older than his brother. Kimura's father was a man of strict rules and raised the boys in severity. Kimura himself always considered himself a child, whom the family loved less than their younger brother. His father often punished and scolded him for his tearfulness. But he was not offended, realizing that his father wanted to raise him as a real man. Kimura Sr. began to teach Takuya to Japanese traditions early. Kendo is what the boy learned from an early age.
Mastering the martial art of kendo - fencing with bamboo swords, was useful to him not only in life, but also in his subsequent career. He studied kendo school for 10 years and achieved excellent results. He often won prizes, both in individual fights and in a team. He was engaged in gymnastics and basketball.
The young man was always very artistic. He had a wonderful hearing and voice. He mastered playing the harmonica and guitar early.
First victory
After graduating from high school, at the age of 15, he auditioned for a talent search agency in Japan. He passes the selection and gets into the dance group (1987). But the very next year, the famous Japanese producer Kitagawa created a group called "Smap", which included Kimura. This group enjoyed great success in Japan for a long time. She was widely known abroad as well. Its members quickly became the favorites of the public.
Actor's career
Thanks to her fame and talent, Kimura began to be invited to the filming of dramas (Japanese television series). At first he was offered supporting roles, but he did not refuse them. The actor gained great popularity in 1993, when he starred in a TV series called “White Leaf of Asunaro.” At the same time, the group “Smap” released a single, which became one of the group's main hits.
By 1994, Kimura's popularity reached its climax. He is invited to star in popular TV series and films ("Long Vacation") for the main roles. Invitations follow one after another. Many of his films receive awards at famous festivals, where the actor is invited as a star. Filmed in films of various genres. 2006 Idol receives the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actor.
Takuya is constantly at work: sings, acts in film, participates in television shows, dubs films and cartoons, produces photo reports. In 2011, he becomes the face of the famous Nikon company. He has many different hobbies: he loves reading, especially sports news, watching sports programs, parodies, loves theater.
Personal life
Takuya Kimura is married. Wife - Kudo Shizuka is no less famous for her talents. She is a model, she acts in films, she sings. The married couple have two children. Daughters - Mitsuki and Kokomi.
