Biography
Who is Daigo?
Early life and family
Daigo was born in Nakano, Tokyo, on April 8, 1978. He spent part of his childhood living in Chiba before moving back to Tokyo after his grandfather, Noboru Takeshita, became the prime minister of Japan. His older sister is the manga artist Eiko Naitō, who works under the name Eiki Eiki. He attended Tamagawa Gakuen and later studied at the Tamagawa University Department of Arts before dropping out.
He developed an early interest in music by listening to Japanese rock groups and learning to play the electric guitar. During high school, he formed a cover band and started voice training. He later formed the band JZEIL, which performed at his high school festival and gained popularity before dissolving in September 2001.
Music career and bands
Following the breakup of JZEIL, Daigo began performing as a solo singer under the name Daigo with the space toys. Influenced by David Bowie, he debuted as Daigo Stardust in July 2003 under Victor Entertainment. In 2007, he formed the visual kei rock band Breakerz, serving as the frontman. He eventually resumed his solo music career in 2013 and stopped using his former stage surname.
Acting and media work
Alongside his music career, Daigo works as an actor, television personality, and voice actor. He is known for portraying Yukichi Oishi in the drama Love Shuffle. His other acting and voice work includes roles in the drama Invisible and various anime and dubbing projects, such as voicing characters in Japanese versions of international films.
Personal life and marriage
Daigo married actress Keiko Kitagawa in January 2016. The couple welcomed their first daughter in September 2020. They announced they were expecting a second child in September 2023, and their second child, a son, was born in January 2024.
Birthday and age
Daigo was born on April 8, 1978, which makes Daigo 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Daigo shares the date with 60 other famous people.
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