Matsushita Yuya

Matsushita Yuya promoting LAST SNOW (2009)

Matsushita Yuya (松下優也) is Japanese actor and pop-R&B singer. He debuted in 2008 with the single foolish foolish under EPIC Records.

Profile

• Name: Matsushita Yuya (松下優也)
• Birthday: May 24th, 1990
• Birthplace: Hyogo, Japan
• Blood Type: A
• Height: 180cm
• Weight: 60kg
• Favorite Artists: Michael Jackson, John Legend, Kanye West, Pharrell Williams / N.E.R.D
• Hobbies: Movies, Fashion
• Favorite Brand: Jeremy Scott

Information

Matsushita Yuya was raised by his mother and grandmother. During elementary school time, her played for the school's soccer team. At 12 year-old, he enrolled the Osaka Caless School of Music to train his vocals and dance skills. In third year of middle school, due to conflict with his mother, Matsushita went to New York alone to persuade his mother about his devotion for music. He then dropped high school to pursuit his dream to become a singer. In the year 2005, his talent was discovered by producer Nakamura Jin. In the year 2008, Matsushita signed with Sony Music Entertainment's sub-label EPIC Records and made his major debut with the single foolish foolish.

In the year 2009, Matsushita debuted as an actor with the role of Iwatsu Ataru in the movie Kanashii Boyfriend. He also performed an insert song of the movie, Mr. "Broken Heart" which was coupled with his debut single foolish foolish. He also starred the character Sebastian Michaelis in the musical adaption of Kuroshitsuji.

Discography

Albums

• [2010.06.02] I am Me

Singles

• [2008.11.26] foolish foolish
• [2009.01.28] LAST SNOW
• [2009.08.26] Honesty
• [2010.02.17] Trust Me
• [2010.05.05] YOU

Digital Downloads

• [2009.12.02] Koe ni Naranakute feat. Sista (声にならなくて)
• [2010.01.06] first snow feat. Sista

Filmography

Movie

• [2009] Kanashii Boyfriend - Iwatsu Ataru

Stage

• [2009] Kuroshitsuji - Sebastian Michaelis

External Links

• Official Website
• Official MySpace