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.
Ya Chang | |
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| Born | 山口 泰明 (Yamaguchi Yasuaki) |
| Occupation(s) | Actor Comedian Recording artist |
Career
He was a businessman in Gunma, Japan before he went to the Manila, Philippines just to meet Jopay Paguia of Sexbomb Girls. He was present always in Eat Bulaga! where he was discovered. He then became a host of 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 Dobol Trobol: Lets Get Redi 2 Rambol! as a guest and Nobody, Nobody But... Juan as a Japanese officer during Japanese Occupation of the Philippines. He also appeared as an engineer for Lim Aviations in ABS-CBN's Be Careful With My Heart. He is also a presenter for the travel show Biyaheng Bulilit, along with Tatay Nishii and 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 |
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| 2004 | SCQ Reload: Ok Ako! | Himself | ABS-CBN |
| 2005 | Magandang Tanghali Bayan | 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 | Mr. Chua | |
| Hallo Hallo Café | Himself/host | TV5 |
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 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 |