Yoshihiro Usami
Yoshihiro Usami (宇佐美 吉啓, Usami Yoshihiro, nicknamed Üsa (stylized as ÜSA); born 2 February 1977, in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)[1] is a Japanese dancer. He is a member of Exile in which he is a former performer and a member of Dance Earth Party. He is a former member of the first generation J Soul Brothers and Rather Unique. He is married to actress Arisa Sugi since 2017.[2]
Üsa 宇佐美 吉啓 | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Yoshihiro Usami |
Born | Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan | 2 February 1977
Occupation(s) | Dancer, singer |
Years active | 1994–present |
Labels | Rhythm Zone |
Website | Official website |
Career
In 1994, Usami, along with Toshio Matsumoto and Makidai, formed the dance team Baby Nail.[3]
In 1998, he joined the dance team Japanese Soul Brothers.
In 1999, Usami joined the first generation J Soul Brothers, and made their debut in 20 October with their eponymous single "J Soul Brothers".
On 24 August 2001, the J Soul Brothers were renamed into Exile, and re-debuted in 27 September with the single "Your eyes only –Aimaina boku no Rinkaku–".
In 2004, he organized the group Rather Unique.
In June 2006, Usami made his acting debut in the stage play The Mensetsu.
Later in the same year, he started the dance project Dance Earth.
On 29 April 2015, Usami changed his name Usa (stylized as USA) to Üsa. Later in 22 June, he, along with Matsumoto and Makidai, announced that he will retire from performing with Exile at the end of the year.[4][5] In 31 December, Usami's last performance with Exile was in the Tokyo Broadcasting System series CDTV Special! Toshikoshi Premiere Live 2015→2016.[6]
Personal life
On October 22, 2017, it was announced that Üsa had married actress Arisa Sugi after 7 years of dating.
On September 21, 2018, the couple revealed to be expecting their first child. At this time Arisa Sugi also announced she will be joining LDH Japan.[7]
On February 21, 2019, they welcomed their first son.[8]
Participating groups
Name | Period of time | Ref. |
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Baby Nail | 1994 – 1998 | |
Hip Hop Junkeez | 1998 | [9] |
J Soul Brothers | 1999 – 24 August 2001 | |
Exile | 24 Aug 2001 – | |
Rather Unique | 2004 – 2006 | |
Dance Earth Party | 2013 – 2018 |
Filmography
※Bold roles are shown as his starring works
Year | Title | Role |
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2006 | The Mensetsu | |
2007 | Taiyō ni Yaka rete | Takuya |
2008 | Crown –Nemuri-ra nai, Yoru no Hate ni... | Juuyuu |
2009 | Hebihimesama: Waga Kokoro no Na Hebi | Denji, Gonpachi |
2010 | Dance Earth –Negai– | Yu |
2013 | Dance Earth –Seimei no Kodō– | Piero |
2014 | Changes | Ooyabi |
Films
Year | Title | Role |
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2010 | Kyoto Uzumasa Monogatari | Kota Yanase |
2013 | Dance Earth –Beat Trip– |
TV programmes
Year | Title | Network | Notes | Ref. |
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2010 | Shūkan Exile | TBS | MC | |
2013 | E Dance Academy | NHK-E | Senior lecturer | |
Zip! | NTV | "Asa Dance Taisō" | ||
Nekketsu! Dance Academy | TV Tokyo | Dance instructor | [10][11][12][13] | |
2014 | Exile Usa Dance Earth Channel | CS Dance Channel | [14] | |
2015 | Chikyū Bus Kikō | BS-TBS | Narration |
Advertisements
Year | Title |
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2011 | Recruit Hot Pepper Gourmet |
2012 | GREE "Seisen Cerberus" |
Fujitsu Arrows | |
2013 | Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical "Air Salon Path" |
Radio
Year | Title | Network |
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2006 | Evolution D | InterFM |
2008 | Black room |
Voice acting
Year | Title | Role |
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2008 | Examurai | Usa |
Music videos
Year | Title |
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2010 | Exile "Negai" |
Magazine serialisations
Year | Title |
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2013 | Sotokoto |
Bibliography
Books
Year | Title | ISBN |
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2016 | Kizuna | ISBN 978-4344028760 |
References
- "EXILE". LDH (in Japanese). Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "EXILE USA、女優・杉ありさと結婚「共に愛すべき未来へ歩んでいきたい」". ORICON. 2017-10-23. Retrieved 2017-10-23.
- Igarashi, Hiroyuki (25 Jan 2005). B Boy Salary Man. ISBN 978-4-344-41270-5.
- "EXILE・松本利夫、USA、MAKIDAIが年内パフォーマー卒業". Oricon News (in Japanese). Oricon. 22 Jun 2015. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "EXILEのUSA、MAKIDAI、松本利夫がパフォーマー引退「開拓の旅へ」". Sports Hochi (in Japanese). 22 Jun 2015. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "EXILE松本利夫、USA、MAKIDAI"卒業式"でATSUSHI涙 ラスト曲は「Choo Choo TRAIN」". Model Press (in Japanese). Net Native. 1 Jan 2016. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "EXILE USA announces wife Sugi Arisa's pregnancy | tokyohive.com". www.tokyohive.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- "EXILE USA & Sugi Arisa welcome their first child | tokyohive.com". www.tokyohive.com. Retrieved 2019-07-13.
- "デジタルジャンキーズって知って". Chu's Blog –Ikiru– (in Japanese). 18 Sep 2009. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "熱血!Danceアカデミー ~リアル教育現場でダンスの楽しみ方教えます~". Nekketsu! Dance Academy (in Japanese). 12 Oct 2013. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "熱血!Danceアカデミー Xmasスペシャル リアル教育現場にダンスの楽しさ届けます!". Nekketsu! Dance Academy (in Japanese). 15 Dec 2013. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "熱血!Danceアカデミー3 卒業スペシャル~リアル教育現場にダンスで感動届けます~". TV Tokyo. Nekketsu! Dance Academy (in Japanese). 30 Mar 2014. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "熱血!DANCEアカデミー4 ~ダンスで学校に革命起こしますSP~". TV Tokyo. Nekketsu! Dance Academy (in Japanese). 13 Jul 2014. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "『exile-usa-dance-earth-channel』がスタート!/". Dance Earth (in Japanese). 1 Nov 2014. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "「ふるさと祭り東京2015」EXILE USAと TETSUYA が参加して開幕" (in Japanese). TV Life Web. 13 Jan 2015. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "小倉智昭、EXILE ÜSA、TETSUYAが登壇『ふるさと祭り東京2016-日本のまつり・故郷の味-』詳細発表" (in Japanese). Spice. 8 Dec 2015. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "EXILE USAとTETSUYA「思わず踊りたくなる美味さ」故郷グルメ舌鼓" (in Japanese). Music Voice. 13 Dec 2016. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.
- "Netflixオリジナルドラマ『ゲットダウン』ジャパン・アンバサダー EXILE ÜSAさんにインタビュー! 自分で道を切り開く主人公の姿に感動" (in Japanese). TV Groove. 13 Oct 2016. Retrieved 28 Jan 2017.