Biography
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Born
24 May 1990 (age 34)
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Born In
Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan
Matsushita Yuya (松下優也), born May 24, 1990, is a Japanese singer, performer, and actor from Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. He debuted November 26, 2008 with the single, "foolish foolish" under EPIC Records.
Yuya was raised by his mother and grandmother. As a sixth grader in 2002, Matsushita decided to pursue a career in music, enrolling in Caless Vocal & Dance School. In 2004, he formed a group named SUGER with fellow Caless classmates that would later disband in 2008.
Around 9th grade, despite clashing with his mother regarding his future plans, a visit to New York City strengthened his determination to become an artist. He met with producer Jin Nakamura who presented him with the song "foolish foolish". The filming for the single also took place in New York, after being signed to Epic Records.
In the year 2009, Matsushita debuted as an actor with the role of Iwatsu Ataru in the movie "Kanashii Boyfriend". He also performed an insert song of the movie, "Mr. "Broken Heart"" which was coupled with his debut single "foolish foolish".
Also in 2009, Matsushita had his stage debut as Sebastian Michaelis in the Kuroshitsuji (黒執事) Musical. His single, Trust Me was used as the first ED (ending theme) in the Durarara!! (デュラララ!!) anime, and peaked at 10 in the weekly Oricon charts. In 2010, Matsushita's single "Bird" was used as the ending theme for the second season of the Kuroshitsuji anime. "4 Seasons" was used as theme song for the Kobe Collection 2010 Autumn/Winter and Hikari, Sono Saki E, which Yuya starred in.
Matsushita reprised his role as Sebastian Michaelis in the Black Butler Musical-The Most Beautiful Death In The World, A Thousand Soul And The Fallen Grim Reapers.
In 2011, his 7th single, "Paradise" was used as the drama theme song for Quartet, which he had a lead role in. "Naturally" from his 7th single was featured in 3 Naturally Beauty Basic commercial. He was also the Guest of Honor for MusicFest at FanimeCon in 2011 where he performed for the first time overseas to a crowd of 4000 fans. Matsushita later starred in Asu No Hikari Wo Tsukame 2 as a high school soccer captain.
In 2012, Matsushita released his 2nd album, "2U" on February 22, a reference to the fact he is turning 22. Dressed up as a butler, Matsushita appeared in his 1st commercial to promote Shionogi's Popon-S Plus, a reference to the role he had as Sebastian Michealis, a butler in Black Butler. It has also been announced that Matsushita will play the role of Song Sam Dong in the Dream High musical, which is adapted from the hit Korean drama. The musical will be performed from July 3 to July 20.
Official website: www.matsushitayuya.com
Singles:
2008, November 26 - foolish foolish
2009, January 28 - LAST SNOW
2009, August 26 - Honesty/願いがかなうなら…
2010, February 17 - Trust Me
2010, May 05 - YOU
2010, August 25 - Bird / 4 Seasons
2011, February 02 - Paradise
2011, May 04 - Naturally
2011, August 24 - SUPER DRIVE
2012, January 25 - キミへのラブソング～10年先も～
2012, August 29 - SEE YOU
Album:
2010, June 2 - I AM ME
2012, February 22 - 2U
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