Ya Chang
Japanese actor
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::summary Japanese actor ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Ya Chang |
| birth_name | 山口 泰明 |
| birth_place | Gunma Prefecture, Japan |
| occupation | Actor |
| Comedian | |
| Recording artist | |
| :: |
| name = Ya Chang | image = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = 山口 泰明 | birth_date = | birth_place = Gunma Prefecture, Japan | death_date = | death_place = | nationality = | other_names = | occupation = Actor Comedian Recording artist | known_for = Yasuaki Yamaguchi, known by his stage name Ya Chang, is a Japanese actor, comedian, and recording artist currently active in the Philippines.
Career
Yamaguchi was a businessman in Gunma, Japan before he went to the Manila, Philippines just to meet Jopay Paguia of Sexbomb Girls. He often appeared in Eat Bulaga! where he was discovered. He then became a host of MTB: Ang Saya-Saya.
Yamaguchi appeared in ABS-CBN TV shows such as Aalog-Alog and Quizon Avenue. He also appeared in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya, portraying his own life story. He also assisted the show's crew on their first episode that was set in Japan, and appeared as Kenjie in ABS-CBN's Eva Fonda, acting as an antagonist for the first time.
Yamaguchi appeared on Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! as a guest and on Nobody, Nobody But... Juan, portraying a Japanese officer during Japanese Occupation of the Philippines. He also appeared as an engineer for Lim Aviations in ABS-CBN's Be Careful With My Heart.
Yamaguchi is a presenter for the travel show Biyaheng Bulilit, along with Tatay Nishii and Cha-cha "Bulilit" Cañete, and currently appears in TV5 as a host after Amachan Hallo Hallo Café, taking part in contests against viewers and his co-hosts.
Discography
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Filmography
Television
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SCQ Reload: Ok Ako! | Himself |
| 2005 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | Host |
| Quizon Avenue | Himself | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eichi | |
| 2006 | Aalog-Alog | Sandaro Yamamoto |
| 2007 | Homeboy | Himself |
| 2009 | Eva Fonda | Kenjie |
| 2010 | Biyaheng Bulilit | Himself |
| 2011 | Laugh Out Loud | Himself |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mr. Hiroshi | |
| 2012–2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Engr. Yamaguchi |
| 2013–2014 | Got to Believe | Manager of Agency |
| Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak ni Zuma | Ken | |
| 2015 | Flordeliza | Mr. Chua |
| Hallo Hallo Café | Himself/host | |
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Movies
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| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Philadelphia | Japanese Tourister |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Japanese customer/cameo role |
| 2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Japanese officer |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Beckie's husband |
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References
References
- Billy Balbastro. (2010-03-21). "Ya Chang, mas sikat pa sa idol niya!".
- Sadiri, Walden. (2006-06-25). "Randy Santiago, now a full-fledged director". [[Manila Bulletin]].
- (2005-11-24). "Eula stars in 1st 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' episode shot in Japan". Sun.Star Manila.
- "Ya Chang - Daijobu".
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