is a Japanese actor, musician and fashion model. He was born February 3, 1982, in

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as , but uses the stage name "Kanata." This comes from his grandfather on his father's side, who gave him a Japanese name because he did not like his given name. He is half-Okinawan and half-Chilean. He was brought up in

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, Japan since he was 6. He also has two siblings,a younger brother nicked named Rocky and a younger sister Mari. Though he was born in Argentina, he does not speak any Spanish, since his formal education was all done in Japan. Japanese is the only language he is able to write and speak. Later during his teenage years his parents separated. That was due to his mother's infidelity. He never graduated high schoolm due to low grades, but showed interest in the arts. His favorite hobbies are playing soccer,

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and

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. Special abilities of his include making

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s and playing instruments such as the trumpet, guitar and the piano. His musical activities started when he was in

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where he joined his first band, The Lantern. The band was formed in 2001, but disbanded in 2003. In 2004, he started a new band, "Daniel Control", where he is the lead vocalist, and also plays the guitar and piano. "Daniel Control" has also won a musical competition.

Appearances

TV programs

* '' The Street Fighters'' at

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— there he had got the first place in the national popularity ranking for four weeks

Stage

Magazines

* CHECK MATE * Smart * MEN'S POPOLO

Other appearances

* Regular appearances in the Internet broadcasting show . * and * Regular appearances at the last Sunday of each month in a live event

External links

Official Blog

Official TeniMyu Homepage
{{DEFAULTSORT:Irei, Kanata 1982 births Living people Argentine people of Japanese descent Argentine people of Chilean descent Japanese male actors People from Yokohama Musicians from Kanagawa Prefecture 21st-century Japanese male singers 21st-century Japanese singers