Issei Ishida

, real name , is a Japanese actor and musician.

Personal life Ishida was born in Tokyo. Ishida grew up moving from one place to another such as Yakushima, Yatsugatake, and Oregon in the United States.

Entertainment world Scoop articles In 1991, a scandal broke about his father, Junichi Ishida, who was making appearances in "trendy dramas" at the time, and became popular as a "trendy actor." In the women's weekly magazine Josei Seven, the article "Junichi Ishida's secret child" was published as a tabloid rumor on the existence of Issei. Junichi acknowledged the rumor, stating that "The term 'hidden' is misleading. [Mari] just chose not to say anything."

Acting debut Issei was noticed by a television program producer who happened to be present when he was at one of his aunt's concerts, and subsequently appeared in the "Fuji TV–The Television Tenth Anniversary Drama Special" Kanashī hodo Otenki. He received attention for his androgynous appearance, gaining the nickname . He later appeared in the same station's "Boku-tachi no Drama" series, Hōkago. After that, he also appeared in hit works such as Under the Same Roof and Seija no Kōshin.

Music debut His music career started with his debut album "Warning" from Warner Music Japan in 1994. The album won a Gold Disk. He later released two other albums. He had been in bands since before he started acting and used this experience to form "The Big Band!!" (along with DJ Dragon, Shinji Takeda, and others) where he was keyboardist and vocalist. They debuted "Hot Road 1996" from Warner Music Japan in 1996, and performed live at Akasaka Blitz.

Arrest On 20 August 2001, he was arrested for violation of the Cannabis Control Law because he was caught in possession of cannabis and LSD. He was given a suspended sentence.

Cheating scandal and subsequent firing He later returned to acting in 2003 after a two-year probation period. After that, he resumed activities centered on music, films, and theatre.

On 26 January 2009, it was discovered that he was cheating on Chiharu Kawai with another woman. According to mass media coverage, the woman was pregnant with Ishida's child. After the scandal was brought to light, she lost contact with him and subsequently got an abortion. She attempted suicide three times.

His affiliated office also acknowledged that "dating is not a game", and announced that Ishida would be indefinitely suspended from acting.

After dismissal He traveled to China in 2010, performing as an extra in various films and TV dramas, later appearing as Yan Hui in the Chinese historical drama Confucius.

In his blog just before the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, he discussed being beaten by a member of the Riot Police Unit at 11 years old for participating in a nuclear power phase-out movement with his mother, and revealed that he was called "Raji," which is his Catholic baptismal name.

In 2012, he made various appearances on different television programs; such as Hitoshi Matsumoto no Suberanai Hanashi (23rd edition), Masahiro Nakai no Kinyōbi no Suma-tachi e, Jinsei ga Kawaru 1-funkan no Fukaī Hanashi, Down Town DX: 20-Shūnen Special, and Cream Quiz Miracle 9.

In 2013, he appeared in Soul Dreams at the Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre, and in October, he was the protagonist of People Theater's 58th Performance of Ezo-chi Bekken at the same theatre.

In April 2018, he announced that he was getting married for the third time. His new wife, actress Takako Iimura, was 24 years younger. Iimura also announced her pregnancy. Initially, they planned to submit their marriage forms on the 9th, but Iimura postponed it because she developed acute back pain, and their submission was made later, on the 18th.

In December 2021, he announced that he and Iimura had divorced.

Biography timeline 1992 – Acting debut in Kanashī hodo Otenki. 1993 – He played the third son, Kazuya in Under the Same Roof. 1995 – He won the Television Drama Academy Award Best Actor Award for Miseinen. 20 August 2001 – He resigned from the stage play Oh! Edo Rocket, and stopped his entertainment activities. 2003 – He returned to acting. 17 December 2003 – He married former tv personality, Emi Miyake. 30 January 2006 – He divorced Miyake. 31 January 2009 – He was fired by his affiliated office. 2012 – He moves to Ishikawa Prefecture. 14 July 2014 – He married a non-celebrity woman who was eleven years younger. 18 October 2017 – He announced his second divorce. 2018 – He married again with Takako Iimura, who was 24 years younger while expecting his second child. Indian Summer (2005) – as Akio Tomura Strange Circus (2005) – as Yuji Tamiya Kikyū Club, Sonogo (2006) Captain Tokio (2007) – as Aloha Nijiiro Harmony: My Rainbow Man (2007) – as Ryo Hey Japanese! Do you believe Peace, Love and Understanding? 2008: 2008-Nen, Imadoki Japanese yo. Ai to Heiwa to Rikai o Shinjiru kai? (2008) – as Tokio Namidatsubo (2008) – as Yusuke Night King (2009) – as Takeshi Enomoto Yoroi: Samurai Zombie (2009) – as Aihara Samurai Dash (2013) The House of Rising Sun (2013) – as Kenji Sazanami Rhapsody (2017) – as Jo Matsuo

Radio Groovin' High Radio (InterFM) (2005, Fridays 26:00–27:00) Issei Ishida Isse no Sey! (NBS Hikaru Ijūin no Oh! Deka Night box programme)

Advertisements Meiji Seika "American Chips" (1994) Shiseido "uno" (1995) Thai Airways Kirin Beverage "Kirin Lemon Select"

Discography Singles Warning (25 Feb 1994) Love Popsy Love (10 Jul 1994) Kansai Telecasting Corporation–Fuji TV Shingo & Shinsuke no Abunai Hanashi ending theme My Friend (10 Jul 1994) Meiji Seika "American Chips" advertisement song Medicine Wheel (25 Jun 1995) Nippon TV variety TV Oja Mambo August–September ending theme Moon Dance (23 Jun 1999) Matorika (23 May 2001) Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation–Nippon TV drama Pure Soul: Kimi ga Boku o Wasurete mo ending theme

Albums Simple Thing (25 Mar 1994) Stone Circle (21 Jul 1995) Peter to Ōkami / Zō no Babar (10 Jun 1996) The songs appeared as part of the narration for the performances of the Opéra National de Lyon conducted by Kent Nagano. Pur (28 Jul 1999)

Others give it to me (2005) Theme song of his self-starring film, Indian Summer. BluePrint (11 Jun 2008, Maker–Label: Bambi Promotion) – The first album of the different colour unit "Venus&Mars" formed with Magumi of Lä-Ppisch and Cioccolata's Fukiko Watanabe.