Taiko Katono
Taiko Katono | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation(s) | Actor, Model |
Years active | 2011 - present |
Height | 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) |
Taiko Katono (上遠野 太洸, Katōno Taikō, born October 27, 1992[2]) is a Japanese actor and model who was affiliated with Evergreen Entertainment. He left the agency in March 2019 after 8 years and is now a freelancer. He is best known for his role as the character, Chase/Mashin Chaser/Kamen Rider Chaser from the Kamen Rider series Kamen Rider Drive.
Early life
Katono was born in Sendai, Miyagi Prefecture, Japan. While in high school Katono entered the 23rd Junon Super Boy Contest.[1][3] At the final selection meeting, he was awarded the Grand Prix from among the 5,132 applicants.[4]
Career
In March 2011, Katono's debut in the compilation album Tokyo Ragga Lovers2 as a jacket model.[5] In the same year in May, his acting debut in raising army performance came alongside the Junon Super Boy Contest.[1] He appeared in television dramas, films, and stage plays.[6] In 2012, Katono was selected in the magazine The Television Zoom!! Vol. 7 The Year the Expectation of the U-22 Actor as number one.[7]
In 2014, he starred in the Japan tour of New York City's transvestite ballet Grand Diva. He had no ballet experience and received training in New York for the role.[1][8]
Personal life
On July 20, 2024, Katono announced his marriage to actress and former Kamen Joshi member Misa Kubota.[9]
Filmography
TV series
Year | Title | Role | Network | Other notes |
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2011 | Hanazakari no Kimitachi e | Nao Kawachimori | Fuji TV | |
2012 | Shiawase no Jikan | Ryosuke Asakura | Tōkai TV | |
2013 | 35-sai no Koukousei | Ryota Otake | NTV | |
2014 | Kamen Rider Drive | Chase (Koichi Kano)/Mashin Chaser/Proto Zero/Kamen Rider Chaser | TV Asahi | |
The File Of Young Kindaichi Neo | Uosumi | NTV | Episode 7 | |
2019 | Kamen Rider Zi-O | Chase/Mashin Chaser | TV Asahi | Episode 47-48 |
2020 | Akudama Drive | Execution Division Junior | AT-X | Episode 8-12 |
Films
Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
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2012 | Kyō, Koi o Hajimemasu | ||
2013 | Little Maestra | Masaya Ono | |
2014 | Gaki Rock | Gen Shimura | Main Role |
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Drive & Gaim: Movie War Full Throttle | Chase/Mashin Chaser | ||
2015 | Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3 | Mashin Chaser (Voice) | |
Kamen Rider Drive: Surprise Future | Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser | ||
Kamen Rider × Kamen Rider Ghost & Drive: Super Movie War Genesis | Chase/Kamen Rider Chaser |
References
- ^ a b c d ""女装もイケる上遠野太洸/気になリスト" Nikkan Sports (March 22, 2014". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ "Profile at Taiko Katono's official website". Archived from the original on 2015-06-15. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""歴代ジュノンボーイメッセージ - 上遠野太洸さん" Junon Super Boy Contest official website". Archived from the original on 2015-04-30. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""ジュノン・スーパーボーイ2010は高3・上遠野太洸さん「母さん、ありがとう!」" Oricon Style (November 23, 2010)". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""ジュノンボーイ、上遠野太洸デビュー決定" Sankei Sports archived from Wayback Machine (March 7, 2011)". Archived from the original on March 9, 2011. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""若手注目株・上遠野太洸が仲村トオルとの共演にヒヤヒヤ!?" Web The Television (October 21, 2013)". Archived from the original on April 18, 2014. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""上遠野太洸 ニュース - 『ザテレビジョンZoom!!』にて「ことし期待のU-22俳優」第1位に選ばれました!!" Taiko Katono's official website (January 16, 2012)". Archived from the original on 2014-04-18. Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ ""上遠野太洸、女装バレエ出演「緊張した」" Nikkan Sports (April 10, 2014)". Retrieved 2015-06-12.
- ^ 仮面ライダー俳優・上遠野太洸&元仮面女子・窪田美沙が結婚 窪田の第1子妊娠も報告「出産は年内を予定」【全文】. ORICON NEWS (in Japanese). 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-07-20.