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Tsuyoshi Abe

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Tsuyoshi Abe (阿部 力, Abe Tsuyoshi, (born February 13, 1982, in Heilongjiang, China) is a Japanese actor.

Tsuyoshi Abe
阿部力
Born (1982-02-13) February 13, 1982 (age 42)
Nationality Japanese
Other namesLǐ Zhèndōng (李振冬)
OccupationActor
Years active2000–present
Spouse
Shi Ke
(m. 2009)

Biography

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Abe is of mixed Chinese and Japanese descent (his grandmother was Japanese), he is able to speak both Mandarin and Japanese fluently.

Abe's original name was Li Zhendong (李振冬); after he moved to Japan at age 9, he changed to using his present name. He spent a year at the Beijing Film Academy at age 18.

Personal life

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In April 29, 2009 Abe told reporters that he and Chinese actress Shi Ke (史可) have tied the knot. They reportedly started dating after the shooting in 2006 of the Chinese film Stand In Love. Abe also revealed that they "had to make do with virtual dates" on their computers to be make things work.[1][2]

In August 2017, Japanese publications Josei Seven and NEWS Post Seven alleged that in 2014, Abe had been engaged in an affair with Takako Uehara, herself married to Tenn (MC) at the time. Supporting documents shared with the publications by Tenn's family include his suicide note referencing the affair, and photographs from Tenn's phone of chat transcripts between Uehara and Abe.[3][4][5]

Filmography

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Television

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  • Michael the Archangel's Dance (TTV, 2004)
  • The Proof of Memories (记忆的证明) (CCTV, 2004)
  • Boys Over Flowers as Mimasaka Akira (TBS, 2005)
  • Yakusha Damashii (Fuji TV, 2006)
  • Mop Girl (TV Asahi, 2007, ep10)
  • Kikujiro to Saki 3 as Kitano Shigekazu (TV Asahi, 2007)
  • Shinuka to Omotta (NTV, 2007, ep6)
  • Boys Over Flowers: Returns as Mimasaka Akira (TBS, 2007)
  • Koizora as Fukuhara Yuu (TBS, 2008, ep.4 & 5)
  • Absolute Boyfriend as Nightly Series Type 02 Toshiki (Fuji TV, 2008, ep8)
  • Qi Lin Guan Zhi Lian (2008)
  • Wish to See You Again (CTS, 2008, ep05)
  • Mirai Koshi Meguru as Kaneda Daisaku (TV Asahi, 2008, ep2)
  • Alice in Borderland as Keiichi Kuzuryū (Netflix, 2020–22)[6]

Films

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Endorsements

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  • Toyota (2004)
  • Yamaha Vino (2004)
  • So Nice Clothing (2002)
  • HSBC Bank (2002)

References

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  1. ^ "Abe, Shi tie knot after Tokyo-Beijing computer 'dates'". Japan Today. 2009-04-29. Archived from the original on 2024-04-13. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  2. ^ "阿部力が中国人女優の史可(シ・カ)と結婚". ORICON NEWS. 2018-02-14. Retrieved 2024-06-04.
  3. ^ "Former SPEED member Takako Uehara's alleged infidelity exposed in dead husband's suicide note". ARAMA! Japan. Retrieved August 13, 2017.
  4. ^ "Former SPEED member Takako Uehara's husband's suicide note exposed her alleged infidelity with actor – 88news". 88news. August 14, 2017. Retrieved August 15, 2017.
  5. ^ "上原多香子 自死した夫の遺書公開で「俳優との不倫」発覚". NEWS Post Seven. August 9, 2017. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
  6. ^ "ドラマ「今際の国のアリス」山崎賢人・土屋太鳳らシーズン2に向けての思い語る". Natalie. Retrieved March 29, 2022.
  7. ^ "劇場版 MOZU". eiga.com. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  8. ^ "湖底の空". eiga.com. Retrieved June 21, 2021.
  9. ^ "THE RIGHTMAN 正義の男". eiga.com (in Japanese). Retrieved 20 November 2024.