Ya Chang
Ya Chang | |
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| Born | 山口 泰明 (Yamaguchi Yasuaki) Gunma, Japan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Comedian Recording artist |
Yasuaki Yamaguchi (山口 泰明, Yamaguchi Yasuaki, born in Gunma, Japan), known by his stage name Ya Chang, is a Japanese actor, comedian, and recording artist currently active in the Philippines.
Career
He was a businessman in
MTB: Ang Saya-Saya.[1] He appeared in ABS-CBN TV shows such as Aalog-Alog[2] and Quizon Avenue. He also appeared in the drama anthology Maalaala Mo Kaya to portray his own life story, and also assisted the show's crew on their first episode that was set in Japan.[3] He also appeared as Kenjie in ABS-CBN's Eva Fonda
, acting as an antagonist for the first time.
He also appeared on Cha-cha "Bulilit" Cañete.
Now, he appears in TV5 as a host after Amachan Hallo Hallo Café to do contest to viewers and his co-hosts.
Discography
| Album Information | Track Listing |
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Daijobu[4]
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Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | SCQ Reload: Ok Ako! | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan
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Host | |
| Quizon Avenue | Himself | ||
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Eichi | ||
| 2006 | Aalog-Alog | Sandaro Yamamoto | |
| 2007 | Homeboy
|
Himself | |
| 2009 | Eva Fonda | Kenjie | |
| 2010 | Biyaheng Bulilit | Himself | |
| 2011 | Laugh Out Loud
|
Himself | |
| Maalaala Mo Kaya | Mr. Hiroshi | ||
| 2012-2014 | Be Careful with My Heart | Engr. Yamaguchi | |
| 2013-2014 | Got to Believe | Manager of Agency | |
| Jim Fernandez's Galema, Anak ni Zuma | Ken | ||
| 2015 | Flordeliza
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Mr. Chua | |
| Hallo Hallo Café | Himself/host | TV5
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Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Philadelphia | Japanese Tourister |
| 2008 | Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! | Japanese customer/cameo role |
| 2009 | Nobody, Nobody But... Juan | Japanese officer |
| 2012 | Moron 5 and the Crying Lady | Beckie's husband |
References
- ^ Billy Balbastro (2010-03-21). "Ya Chang, mas sikat pa sa idol niya!". Retrieved 2013-02-02.
- ^ Sadiri, Walden (2006-06-25). "Randy Santiago, now a full-fledged director". Manila Bulletin. Archived from the original on December 1, 2008. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ "Eula stars in 1st 'Maalaala Mo Kaya' episode shot in Japan". Sun.Star Manila. 2005-11-24. Retrieved 2008-08-18.
- ^ "Ya Chang - Daijobu". Retrieved 2013-02-02.
External links
Ya Chang at
IMDb
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