Miyavi Profile & Facts
Ishihara Takamasa (石原崇雅), professionally known as MIYAVI (雅), is a Japanese guitarist, singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and philanthropist. Renowned for his distinctive finger-slapping guitar playing style, MIYAVI first gained recognition as a member of the visual kei rock band Dué le quartz. In 2002, MIYAVI launched his solo career, and by 2007, he had joined the rock supergroup S.K.I.N. In 2009, he established his own company, J-glam.
Stage Name: MIYAVI (雅)
Birth Name: Ishihara Takamasa (石原崇雅)
Birthday: September 14, 1981
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Height: 185 cm (6’1″)
Weight: 75 kg (165 lbs)
Blood Type: AB
Nationality: Japanese – Korean
Instagram: @miyavi_ishihara
Twitter: @MIYAVI_OFFICIAL
Official Site: MIYAVI
YouTube: MIYAVI
Miyavi Facts:
– He was born in Nishikujō district, Osaka, Japan.
– His father is Korean (now a naturalized Japanese citizen), while his mother is Japanese.
– In 1999, when he was 17, Miyavi debuted as a guitarist in the visual kei rock band Dué le quartz.
– On October 31 2002, after Dué le quartz disbanded, he debuted as a soloist, with the studio album “Gagaku“.
– On June 29, 2007 he debuted as a guitarist of the band S.K.I.N.
– Explained his decision to join LDH due to the desire for collaboration and alignment with their international expansion values.
– The name of his fandom is MYV CREW.
– MIYAVI is best known for his unique guitar skills and is dubbed the “samurai guitarist.”
– His newly released album, Imaginary, is a call for people to take action with issues like climate change, gender equality, and the refugee crisis.
– MIYAVI is also an actor and has stared in blockbuster films such as “Kong: Skull Island”, “Maleficent 2”, and the Angelina Jolie–directed film “Unbroken”.
– MIYAVI is the current face of Gucci in Japan, but his own style is pretty accessible.
– His favorite part about touring is being able to connect with fans and share the vibrational energy that exists in the atmosphere.
– He believes self-care is the key to a youthful glow.
– On March 14, 2009, Miyavi married Japanese-American singer Melody.
– The couple has 3 children: Lovelie Miyavi (born in 2009, in Japan), Jewelie Aoi (born in 2010, in Japan), and Skyler Kakeru (born in 2021, in the United States).
– Root vegetables are his favorite food.
– Opened his official fan club on May 15, 2023.
– In 2023, he received the “International Citizen Award” on August 28 at the Japan-America Society of Southern California GALA Party.
– In 2023, WOWOW broadcasted a special program celebrating his 20th debut anniversary from September to November.
– One of the most memorable fan interactions he’s had was when he had a concert in São Paulo, Brazil.
– He was announced as one of the first artists signed to MoooD Records on February 1, 2024.
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