Toshihiko tahara biography of donald
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Tahara Toshihiko
Nicknames
Tosshy (トシ)
Tosshy-chan (トシちゃん)
Born
February 28, 1961 (age 63)
Zodiac Sign
Occupation
Singer, Idol, Actor, Talento
Label
NAV RECORDS
Pony Canyon
Universal Music Japan
History[]
Tahara was born in Yokosuka and moved to Kofu with his mother and three siblings after his father's death when he was five. Living in poverty, he applied to Johnny's & Associates talent agency in high school, seeking to support his family as an idol. When he received no reply, he travled solo to Tokyo and visited the office. There he spoke directly with CEO Johnny Kitagawa, securing a spot in the agency. Following bit roles, he moved to Tokyo after graduating high school in 1979 and soon debuted as an actor. He made his solo debut as an idol singer in 1980, gaining popularity for his dance skills and charisma. He became one of the best selling male idols of the e
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Toshihiko Tahara
(JP)[13]
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http://www.toshihikotahara.com/
Active 1979 - Present
Tahara Toshihiko (田原俊彦 1961 February 28 ) is a Japanese singer and actor from Kanagawa Prefecture, Yokosuka City. He and his family moved to Yamanashi Prefecture , Kofu City and grew up there until high school. Attended Kouhu Yamanashi Prefectural Technical High School (Department of Civil Engineering) graduating in October 1993, He is married to model Mukaida Ayako. Height: 175cm, weight 59kg.
While at Johnny's his nickname was Toshi-Chan. He became independent of Johnny's in 1993 and he is currently with For your Entertainment.
Agency History:
Johnny private office → "DOUBLE" T "PROJECT" → Hilo → JVC → Publishers → Hit Vibe Entertainment Inc. 株式会社フォーミュラエンタテインメント.
Other groups he's been a part of:
ギャングス (Gyangusu)
ピラミッド (Pyramid)
たのきんトリオ
サンデーズ (Sundays)
He has also been acting in Drama's and movies since 1981, now he is present on a lot of variety, cm's and music shows.