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maniac now streaming on netflix
Septemper 21st, 2018
I was lucky to be able to play a part in Maniac, a Netflix limited series directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga with Oscar winning Emma Stone and Jonah Hill (they are also executive producers). It is about two struggling strangers who connect during a mind-bending pharmaceutical trial involving a doctor with mother issues and an emotionally complex computer.
Maniac is not like any other series out there. It dives deep into mental health, trauma, and human connection in a unique and thought-provoking way with a distinct sense of humor. I hope you check it out.
The video below is one of their promo videos, which features my scenes. Password: watchmahohonda
I was lucky to be able to play a part in Maniac, a Netflix limited series directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga with Oscar winning Emma Stone and Jonah Hill (they are also executive producers). It is about two struggling strangers who connect during a mind-bending pharmaceutical trial involving a doctor with mother issues and an emotionally complex computer.
Maniac is not like any other series out there. It dives deep into mental health, trauma, and human connection in a unique and thought-provoking way with a distinct sense of humor. I hope you check it out.
The video below is one of their promo videos, which features my scenes. Password: watchmahohonda
Maniac_Promo_Video from Maho Honda on Vimeo.
Thank you! “HodoBuzz” KICKSTARTED campaign was successful
September 3rd, 2018
Thank you each and every one of you who supported our Kickstarter campaign for the new series: “HodoBuzz”! We successfully ended the campaign with a total of $32,679 from 277 generous backers. We take our responsibility seriously to make it the best possible show with all its potential. Please stay tuned for the updates.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/derrrrruq/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/derrrrruq/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/derrrrruq/
Thank you each and every one of you who supported our Kickstarter campaign for the new series: “HodoBuzz”! We successfully ended the campaign with a total of $32,679 from 277 generous backers. We take our responsibility seriously to make it the best possible show with all its potential. Please stay tuned for the updates.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/derrrrruq/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/derrrrruq/
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/derrrrruq/
Press (selected):
- Japan Subculture Research: HodoBuzz: New York-based Japanese Filmmakers Tackle Japan’s Sexism and Press Freedom With Crowdfunding
- Metropolis Magazine：HODOBUZZ TAKES ON JAPANESE PRESS FREEDOM
- BuzzFeed Japan (Yahoo! News)：「女だから」「男のくせに」、「〇〇らしく」って、正直つらくない?
- DANRO (Yahoo! News)：セクハラやネット炎上と戦う「女性アナウンサー」のドラマ NY在住日本人が製作するワケ
- 朝日新聞デジタル：在米日本人クリエーター、セクハラ、ネット炎上、メディアの在り方にまつわるドラマ『報道バズ』のクラウドファンディングを開始
rising Action Star award
August 26th, 2018
I was honored to receive Rising Action Star Award (female, short) from wonderful Del Weston and Theresa Weston at AOF Action On Film International Film Festival in Las Vegas!
At AOF, our short film, First Samurai in New York, also won Best Costumes for Maria Hooper. Kyo Kasumi, a fight coordinator, actor, and producer of our film, and I were so happy to bring these two awards back to New York that were earned by everyone’s hard work. Congratulations to the amazing FSNY team!
I would like to humbly express my gratitude to Del, Theresa, and everyone who made this miracle night possible. And big congrats to all the fellow filmmakers on and behind the camera.
I was honored to receive Rising Action Star Award (female, short) from wonderful Del Weston and Theresa Weston at AOF Action On Film International Film Festival in Las Vegas!
At AOF, our short film, First Samurai in New York, also won Best Costumes for Maria Hooper. Kyo Kasumi, a fight coordinator, actor, and producer of our film, and I were so happy to bring these two awards back to New York that were earned by everyone’s hard work. Congratulations to the amazing FSNY team!
I would like to humbly express my gratitude to Del, Theresa, and everyone who made this miracle night possible. And big congrats to all the fellow filmmakers on and behind the camera.
First Samurai in New York NY Premiere
June, 2018
Come join us on the NY premiere of our short film at NY Shorts International Film Festival (June 2nd, 9:10pm)! It will be screened at New York Japan CineFest (June 6th, 6:30pm) as well.
Come join us on the NY premiere of our short film at NY Shorts International Film Festival (June 2nd, 9:10pm)! It will be screened at New York Japan CineFest (June 6th, 6:30pm) as well.
We are the NY TImes critic’s pick!
Read the full review HERE. The Play Company's Off-Broadway production of Toshiki Okada’s play Time’s Journey Through a Room is now The NY Times’ Critic’s Pick! Big congratulations to the wonderful team.
Performance now through June 10th: TICKET
Performance now through June 10th: TICKET
Time’s Journey Through a Room
I will be part of the Off-Broadway production of a play "Time’s Journey Through a Room” in May/June.
Time’s Journey Through a Room
May 10 – June 10
A.R.T./New York Theaters (502 W 53rd)
ticket
*discount code available till April 15: TFE15
Access to this link –> https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/985873/prm/TFE15
Written by: Toshiki Okada, Translated by: Aya Ogawa, Directed by: Dan Rothenberg
Featuring: Maho Honda, Yuki Kawahisa, Kensaku Shinohara
Produced by The Play Company
Photo by Richard Bowditch
Time’s Journey Through a Room is set one year after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This intimate, multi-layered play observes how hope can spring up alongside sadness and fear, and change can be realized if we are awake to the present moment.
Time’s Journey Through a Room
May 10 – June 10
A.R.T./New York Theaters (502 W 53rd)
ticket
*discount code available till April 15: TFE15
Access to this link –> https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pr/985873/prm/TFE15
Written by: Toshiki Okada, Translated by: Aya Ogawa, Directed by: Dan Rothenberg
Featuring: Maho Honda, Yuki Kawahisa, Kensaku Shinohara
Produced by The Play Company
Photo by Richard Bowditch
Time’s Journey Through a Room is set one year after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This intimate, multi-layered play observes how hope can spring up alongside sadness and fear, and change can be realized if we are awake to the present moment.
The Best Fight With Weapons Jury Award!
Congratulations team! We won our first award at the Artemis Motion Pictures Women in Action Film Festival!
LA premiere of first samurai in new york
April 28th, 2018
PREMIERE SCREENING of my new short film First Samurai in New York at the Artemis Motion Pictures "Women in Action" Film Festival! Please come out and join us.
DATES: Saturday, April 28 @ 12:20pm & Sunday, April 29 @ 2:20pm.
LOCATION: Laemmle Monica Film Center
TICKETS: https://www.laemmle.com/films/43729
PREMIERE SCREENING of my new short film First Samurai in New York at the Artemis Motion Pictures "Women in Action" Film Festival! Please come out and join us.
DATES: Saturday, April 28 @ 12:20pm & Sunday, April 29 @ 2:20pm.
LOCATION: Laemmle Monica Film Center
TICKETS: https://www.laemmle.com/films/43729
Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
November, 2017
I played a part in a feature film by Martin McDonagh back in 2016 and the film finally came out! Though my scene didn’t make the final cut, I would like to recommend everyone to watch this wonderful film. It is truly a great story telling filled with great acting.
I played a part in a feature film by Martin McDonagh back in 2016 and the film finally came out! Though my scene didn’t make the final cut, I would like to recommend everyone to watch this wonderful film. It is truly a great story telling filled with great acting.
3 year anniversary showcase at Japan Society
April, 2017
TATE Japanese Sword Fight Performing Arts had its 3rd year anniversary in this April.
Thank you for those who came to see our performance at Japan Society!
TATE Japanese Sword Fight Performing Arts had its 3rd year anniversary in this April.
Thank you for those who came to see our performance at Japan Society!
FIRST SAMURAI in NEW YORK
December, 2016
I starred in a period short film “First Samurai in New York” (created by Y.K. Well Enterprise and directed by Justin Ambrosino) as Chiyo, a female samurai and the oldest sister of a Japanese immigrant family in the late 19th century. I am one of the producers too, and we are in the process of promoting the film. Please stay tuned for more updates.
I starred in a period short film “First Samurai in New York” (created by Y.K. Well Enterprise and directed by Justin Ambrosino) as Chiyo, a female samurai and the oldest sister of a Japanese immigrant family in the late 19th century. I am one of the producers too, and we are in the process of promoting the film. Please stay tuned for more updates.
OUT TO LUNCH
May, 2016
I played the role of Maho opposite to Gregory Accetta in his short film “OUT TO LUNCH”.
I played the role of Maho opposite to Gregory Accetta in his short film “OUT TO LUNCH”.
2nd year Anniversary performance
April, 2016
I was part of TATE Japanese Sword Fight Performing Arts 2nd Year Anniversary performance. I have been practicing this choreographed Japanese sword fighting for over a year now. This art form can be seen in the Japanese historic piece films and stages with Samurais and Ninjas.
I was part of TATE Japanese Sword Fight Performing Arts 2nd Year Anniversary performance. I have been practicing this choreographed Japanese sword fighting for over a year now. This art form can be seen in the Japanese historic piece films and stages with Samurais and Ninjas.
Gendai Business
June, 2015
Pleas click the photo above to read the article by wonderful Shidu Kumon, written in Japanese.
Pleas click the photo above to read the article by wonderful Shidu Kumon, written in Japanese.
Boyfriend by Tommy Smith
May 8th & 9th @8pm
BOYFRIEND is a new play by Tommy Smith, directed by Kevin Laibson, and a part of |the claque|‘s Quick and Dirties 2015 workshop series at the Sheen Center.
Japan, 2005. In the nascent phases of social media, an online stranger convinces a handsome actor that he is spiritually connected in another dimension to a mysterious woman, causing the actor’s real life to disintegrate. Based on a true story.
with Lily Balsen, Siho Ellsmore, Maho Honda, Rachel Lin, Jeff Omura, and Sam Tanabe
Stage Manager: Jakob W. Plummer
BOYFRIEND is a new play by Tommy Smith, directed by Kevin Laibson, and a part of |the claque|‘s Quick and Dirties 2015 workshop series at the Sheen Center.
Japan, 2005. In the nascent phases of social media, an online stranger convinces a handsome actor that he is spiritually connected in another dimension to a mysterious woman, causing the actor’s real life to disintegrate. Based on a true story.
with Lily Balsen, Siho Ellsmore, Maho Honda, Rachel Lin, Jeff Omura, and Sam Tanabe
Stage Manager: Jakob W. Plummer
Deadbeat, season 2
April 20th, 2015
Find me in the second season of Deadbeat, Hulu's quirky, supernatural comedy series starring Tyler Labine.
Find me in the second season of Deadbeat, Hulu's quirky, supernatural comedy series starring Tyler Labine.
Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt
March 6th, 2015
Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt, a hilarious new comedy series created by Tina Fay and Robert Carlock (30Rock) is now available on Netflix!. I'm in one of the episodes. Not just funny, I found the show to be thoughtful and touching. Kimmy is literally “unbreakable” no matter what happens to her.
Unbreakable Kimmy Shmidt, a hilarious new comedy series created by Tina Fay and Robert Carlock (30Rock) is now available on Netflix!. I'm in one of the episodes. Not just funny, I found the show to be thoughtful and touching. Kimmy is literally “unbreakable” no matter what happens to her.
see you all on the Huffington Post!
HEAPS
February, 2015
JP WORLDS
November, 2014
"Smarter Planet" by IBM.
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I have participated in the "Smarter Planet" advertisement campaign by IBM. You can watch BTS movie of its commercial below. It's fascinating to witness how they hand-made this amazing set from scratch!
The Newsroom
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November, 2014
I am happy to announce that I appeared in one of my favorite shows on current TV, The Newsroom (HBO), created by Aaron Sorkin. Check out the third season! |
Asian Dreamers by NHK World
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November 28th, 29th, and December 10th, 2014
I will appear in a NHK World’s TV documentary “Asian Dreamers” as a reporter/narrator. In English. Yes, in English, guys! The program will be aired from 23:40 on Nov 28th, and 3:40, 7:40, 11:40 on 29th (NY local time) at the channel here http://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/english/tv/howto/ We introduce Ben Wang, a “dreamer” striving to achieve his success in New York with his food truck. I also did the Japanese version, which will be aired in Japan at NHK BS1 on December 10th. |
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Tsukiko will appear on Netflix.
January 5th, 2015~
Exciting news! A supernatural episodic series, Flesh for the Beast ~Tsukiko’s Curse, will be up on Netflix on January 5th, 2015! DVD release will follow all VOD windows.
Tsukiko is very happy. A big congratulations to the wonderful FFTB team.
@New York Comic Con 2014
Exciting news! A supernatural episodic series, Flesh for the Beast ~Tsukiko’s Curse, will be up on Netflix on January 5th, 2015! DVD release will follow all VOD windows.
Tsukiko is very happy. A big congratulations to the wonderful FFTB team.
@New York Comic Con 2014
Natsu No Owari Ni Koi wo shita
September, 2014
Dear Families, Friends and Lovers in Japan! Did you see I appeared on your TV screen?
“夏の終わりに、恋をした。” is a heartwarming love story by Eriko Kitagawa, who has written some of the most popular love stories in Japanese TV history. Kyoko Hasegawa is the lead. Asuka Kudo, Nanao, and Shosuke Tanihara are the supportings. Fuji Television Network, Inc.
日本のテレビドラマに出演しました。北川悦吏子さん脚本、長谷川京子さん主演で、9月26日夜11時からフジテレビで放送されました。
Dear Families, Friends and Lovers in Japan! Did you see I appeared on your TV screen?
“夏の終わりに、恋をした。” is a heartwarming love story by Eriko Kitagawa, who has written some of the most popular love stories in Japanese TV history. Kyoko Hasegawa is the lead. Asuka Kudo, Nanao, and Shosuke Tanihara are the supportings. Fuji Television Network, Inc.
日本のテレビドラマに出演しました。北川悦吏子さん脚本、長谷川京子さん主演で、9月26日夜11時からフジテレビで放送されました。
The Chiller Theater Expo, the biggest horror convention in the east coast.
April, 2014
Flesh for the Beast: Tsukiko’s Curse threw a successful premiere at the Chiller Theatre Expo, the biggest horror convention in the east coast. Stav Livne, Patrick Smith, and I from the cast signed autographs alongside the actors from “Walking Dead”,”Ultraman”,”Godzilla”, and more.
Flesh for the Beast: Tsukiko’s Curse threw a successful premiere at the Chiller Theatre Expo, the biggest horror convention in the east coast. Stav Livne, Patrick Smith, and I from the cast signed autographs alongside the actors from “Walking Dead”,”Ultraman”,”Godzilla”, and more.
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Exciting news from 2nd Avenue !!
Thank you for watching and supporting our Japanese-American web-series, 2nd Avenue. I want to share some of the progress here.
Our 2nd Avenue YouTube channel has enjoyed about 10,000 views within a few weeks of it's debut in August, 2013. Since then, we have been featured in major internet news and media outlets like Yahoo! Japan, NY Keizai Shimbun (9/4/13, 12/27/13), and roomie.jp among others. Additionally, we were thrilled to be featured in such print publications as The Asahi Shimbun (below), Soen, Badi, NY Japion, Weekly NY Seikatsu, Weekly Biz, US Frontline, Halfway (Waseda University), and more.
Thanks to our successful Kickstarter campaign, we have finished shooting the last three episodes in November 2013 and released the 4th episode on December 27th and completed the whole season on February 4th, 2014. We couldn’t have come this far without each one of you who believed in 2nd Avenue. Thank you!!!!
More updates to come shortly. Please stay connected with us on Facebook and Twitter:)
Our 2nd Avenue YouTube channel has enjoyed about 10,000 views within a few weeks of it's debut in August, 2013. Since then, we have been featured in major internet news and media outlets like Yahoo! Japan, NY Keizai Shimbun (9/4/13, 12/27/13), and roomie.jp among others. Additionally, we were thrilled to be featured in such print publications as The Asahi Shimbun (below), Soen, Badi, NY Japion, Weekly NY Seikatsu, Weekly Biz, US Frontline, Halfway (Waseda University), and more.
Thanks to our successful Kickstarter campaign, we have finished shooting the last three episodes in November 2013 and released the 4th episode on December 27th and completed the whole season on February 4th, 2014. We couldn’t have come this far without each one of you who believed in 2nd Avenue. Thank you!!!!
More updates to come shortly. Please stay connected with us on Facebook and Twitter:)
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