▲ It has been 25 years since the debut of "Bad Boy Sky", and Masanobu Ando's popularity is expected to return
(ZENA/Translation) A staff member of the "Voice" TV series said: "At present, "Voice2 110 Emergency Command Room" (Japanese television) is filming, the relationship between the actors is already very good, they will share some pictures that they are interested in during their breaks, and the previous 'tit-for-tat' atmosphere has completely disappeared." ‘
In 1996, Masanobu Ando (46) made his big-screen debut through takeshi Kitano's (74-year-old) film Bad Boy Sky (released in 1996), which left a lasting impression on people. Now, 25 years after his debut, Ando's popularity seems poised to make a comeback.
A relevant person from a TV station commented: "Ando, who has solid acting strength under the naïve and handsome appearance, has emerged in the show business circle as soon as he debuted. He won the Japan Academy Award for Best Newcomer for his performance in the film Bad Boy Sky, and then swept various awards. At the time, everyone was convinced that he would continue to develop on the path of popularity.
However, after exiting a major entertainment company in 2012, he moved to major brokerage firms and finally separated from the company in January this year. Generally speaking, actors have fewer job appointments since they became independent from the company, but Ando's work has not decreased but increased. ”
Why, exactly? Among them, the change in his attitude towards his work is an important reason.
▲ In June this year, Masanobu Ando, who had a serious face, attended the press conference of the movie "Like a Dove Like a Snake and slanting sun"
A person from the TV station continued: "In the past, When Ando was halfway through the filming, he would pick a pick, what was in his heart and say what... Although his acting skills are good, he is often evaluated as a "troublesome actor".
At that time, no matter how difficult the economic situation was, he would not compromise and seek perfection, and he always adhered to the attitude of "not accepting the work he didn't like", and when he came back to find that he had not taken over a work since 2000, he even spread the gossip that he was going to retire.
However, since the birth of a new life with his wife in 2014, it seems that his heart has begun to think, 'Is it really okay to go on like this?' I finally decided to continue to take the TV series. After starting work, he even had the idea of 'Why was he so stubborn before?' The way I think about my work has changed dramatically. ”
As a result, his reputation on the shooting scene is getting better and better.
Another TV official said: "He is originally an actor with genius acting skills and excellent presence, and after he lacks some 'troublesome' qualities, people who want to work with him will rush up." For the actors in the 35 to 45-year-old age group of show business, Ando is like a spiritual leader, and everyone admires him, including the younger Takayuki Yamada (37 years old). At present, in fact, he has already confirmed that there are several movies and TV series, and in the future, we will see Ando more and more on the TV screen and the big screen. ”
Ando, who began to mature in his 40s, has attracted much attention for his future activities.